taff1969 1 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 just started my 13 month old whippet bitch couple months ago, she already had a few daytime rabbits but seems to be lacking a good strike on the lamp, is this down to inexperience? Quote Link to post
whin 463 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 some little dogs find it difficult to mouth bigger qaurry saw dogs on stubbles miss thew hare or rabit case corn put them of they grabbed it last second they missed it itll wil click but its all down to breeding and entering mate Quote Link to post
taff1969 1 Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 the breeding is sound, take last nite missed half a dozen squatters up close but she ran them no problem, its just the finishing letting her down Quote Link to post
whin 463 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 ive bred a few dogs mouth can be inherited , and so can guts some dogs chase but dont stike well its up to them if i had adog at that age missing rabbs i would question myself ,your lucky to get six sqauters mate give him another month if he isnt oicking rabbs up get som eone to take you fereting let it mouth netted rabbs and if one slips the net let him in if he still doesnt connect pet home mate Quote Link to post
stoaty 171 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Don't worry too much about it Taff I had a whippet x greyhound the same a few years ago and when he finally clicked was a fantastic catch dog it'll all fall into place sooner or later fella Stoaty Quote Link to post
troter58 1,711 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 to be honest mate she is still young the more the dog gets out the better she will get the pick up will come mate its all a learning curve not easy to pick up a moving rabbit at full tilt stick with it atb troter Quote Link to post
bird 9,913 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 just started my 13 month old whippet bitch couple months ago, she already had a few daytime rabbits but seems to be lacking a good strike on the lamp, is this down to inexperience? as you said (just) started the young dog, so its got to learn to strike, give it bit longer . But with whippets more so than most running dogs, they should be more natural with they strike. I had none ped whippet bitch 20in 20lb, and she was brill at catching great strike, and most i seen from the litter were very good. My bitch got the knack picking up rabbits after 1/2 dozen nights in the lamp. Give it month or so, then if still not striking might have to go for a pet home,.! Quote Link to post
carp man 1 219 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 time will tell mate just go steady with her Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 f**k me, pessimistic! The lad has just started her on the lamp, she's taking rabbits daytime and your saying, if she doesn't start bagging them in the next couple of trips, stick her in a pet home! Bit extreme that. She can obviously take them, just needs more practice and experiance, she's 13 month ffs. Maybe try with a rabbit skin dummy on a rope, swinging it about, get her to practice her strike etc. Don't just give up on the dog and move on. 2 Quote Link to post
taff1969 1 Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 sound advice people thanks, i think im just a bit over eager and she does need a few more nites to get in the swing of things Quote Link to post
taff1969 1 Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 whether she comes great or carries on as she is she aint going no where Quote Link to post
bird 9,913 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 f**k me, pessimistic! The lad has just started her on the lamp, she's taking rabbits daytime and your saying, if she doesn't start bagging them in the next couple of trips, stick her in a pet home! Bit extreme that. She can obviously take them, just needs more practice and experiance, she's 13 month ffs. Maybe try with a rabbit skin dummy on a rope, swinging it about, get her to practice her strike etc. Don't just give up on the dog and move on. what i am saying mate, yes its needs time and as he said just started lamping, and it could take 10- 12 times nights to click true. All dogs learn at differnt rates any x or breeds, but as i said a whippet should have natural abilty+agilty, than any dog for picking up rabbits and its one breed i think that should show quicker abilty at this job. Yes give it time but if they whippets carnt pick a rabbit up in the lamp,( its caught in the day thats harder, the lamp is alot eaiser) well nothing will. Quote Link to post
nighteyes 275 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 just started my 13 month old whippet bitch couple months ago, she already had a few daytime rabbits but seems to be lacking a good strike on the lamp, is this down to inexperience? is she trying to strike them and missing because her timeing will come with experience, but just keep getting her out atb Quote Link to post
fcuktheban 140 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 My bitch wouldn't even catch a ball in her mouth until she was 11 months old she usually brings rabbits back live to hand now. I'm sure with time and practice the pup will get there. As long as she wants to catch them she will figure it out. Quote Link to post
DottyDoo 500 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 practise makes perfect Quote Link to post
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