Geordieboy 23 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Hello folks just after some sound advice and opinion. I'm getting into Whippets and want to know what is best for me. I'll be working them mostly but may get into a bit of racing. What will be the better all rounder, Ped or Non-ped? Whats the pros and cons of each. Not after lads coming on with the daft comments saying Whippets are shivering useless things and I'm better off with this and that blah blah blah. Cheers in advance 1 Quote Link to post
KittleRox 2,147 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 As long as the parents are good workers don,t matter kc or not Quote Link to post
Quinny 100 3 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 the none ped are faster mate thats a fact for racing that is Quote Link to post
bird 9,897 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 the none ped are faster mate thats a fact for racing that is i had a none ped whippet bitch, she was 20in 20lb . She was a great little dog good rabbits in the day, and good in the lamp. I have seen some males 22in 30lb in weight, tough little buggers would tackle any fox. None peds are great, more so if you have a 1/4 of bull in there as well Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 the none ped are faster mate thats a fact for racing that is i had a none ped whippet bitch, she was 20in 20lb . She was a great little dog good rabbits in the day, and good in the lamp. I have seen some males 22in 30lb in weight, tough little buggers would tackle any fox. None peds are great, more so if you have a 1/4 of bull in there as well I got a ped male, about 22.5 tts and weighs 36-38.5. Very strong for a whippet. Quote Link to post
whip x grey 276 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 knew few pll,s in past breed k.c to non ped,,,,with good results i personally like the 3/4 whippet 1/4 grey,,,,ive never had a dud , rabbiting or racing my best adivce ,, would be go round to what litters are avalible in ur area check everyone,s litter lol take ur time no rush ,,,and pick the one you like the best ped or non ped good luck in your search Quote Link to post
keepitcovert 842 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Ive got a non ped bitch 22tts weighing 34lb dash of saluki in both sides of her lineage and shes the best rabbiting dog ive ever owned, yeah non peds are generally faster if your into racing, but ive got to admire what some of the working whippet forum lads are doing, ok some seem very keen to hang onto the KC tag but at least breeding proven worker to worker can only improve the breed. Anyway mate i would look for a dog that will make between 25 to 30lb that should easily serve your purpose, good luck with your choice. 1 Quote Link to post
rolysmate 49 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) I run peds and they do everything I want however theres plenty of both ped and non ped around that will do exactly what you want, there is a litter around at the moment of greyhound/whippet x whippet and I think there are a couple left, nothing to do with me before anybody thinks I"m promoting something myself but the sire is a little dog owned by chickens4ever off of here who is a cracking little dog and well proven as a worker. Edited June 24, 2011 by rolysmate Quote Link to post
lurchergrrl 1,441 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 the none ped are faster mate thats a fact for racing that is i had a none ped whippet bitch, she was 20in 20lb . She was a great little dog good rabbits in the day, and good in the lamp. I have seen some males 22in 30lb in weight, tough little buggers would tackle any fox. None peds are great, more so if you have a 1/4 of bull in there as well I got a ped male, about 22.5 tts and weighs 36-38.5. Very strong for a whippet. Id, have you got a picture of that dog? ... sounds around the same as mine. Ped, but a big strong solid thing. Same height, slightly lighter than yours. Quote Link to post
Big bald beautiful 1,231 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 My non peds were miles faster then my kc reg whippet but not as bright or as game and their stamina was a joke.ped bred working whippet would be my pick 1 Quote Link to post
Geordieboy 23 Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Cheers for the replies folks. I'm kinda leaning towards the ped choice but I'm in no hurry at the minute so I'll not make a decision. Nice to have people who take the time to reply with advice. Nice one! Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 the none ped are faster mate thats a fact for racing that is i had a none ped whippet bitch, she was 20in 20lb . She was a great little dog good rabbits in the day, and good in the lamp. I have seen some males 22in 30lb in weight, tough little buggers would tackle any fox. None peds are great, more so if you have a 1/4 of bull in there as well I got a ped male, about 22.5 tts and weighs 36-38.5. Very strong for a whippet. Id, have you got a picture of that dog? ... sounds around the same as mine. Ped, but a big strong solid thing. Same height, slightly lighter than yours. I've got a couple of poor ones, i'll dig one out! Quote Link to post
reynard 3 Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 I think you can't go wrong with one from working/racing lines, I got my recent one from dave sleight. Quote Link to post
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