What would you buy?

[canaliculata 28]

Hi all, just looking to those in the know, those who have been there and done it.

Im on the look out for a new lurcher pup, nothing too big, lets say no more than 24 inch when fully grown. It will be used mainly for accompany me on my walks, but hunt and catch the odd rabbit, bird and be capable of a good run every so often.

 

I know most lurchers that are entered right should be up to it as its no mean feat as i dont need to catch a wheel barrow full each time i go out. But i do need something that loves to hunt and will put the work in as the quarry is thin on the ground around here.

 

So any advice on what you would suggest or what you would personally pick would be great.

 

The parents obviously have to be tried and tested.

 

Thanks in advance.

[long dogs 580]

collie whippet grey x grey

[nitestalker 28 209]

beddy x hound mate i think for wat u want out of gud stuff very handy dogs

[wharrier 39]

Just get yourself a whippet mate will do what u want n make great house dogs

[neilnbeanie 10]

I have got pretty much the same outlook as you mate, and i picked a Beddy, Greyx Whippet. I got her at 8 weeks old, and now she is just a year old. I am more than pleased with her. She is only 21 tts but i think thats a good size for rabbits, Good luck with what you choose. Neil.

[karl p 31]

a whippet will be the right type for ya mate

[jf1970 328]

Hi all, just looking to those in the know, those who have been there and done it.

Im on the look out for a new lurcher pup, nothing too big, lets say no more than 24 inch when fully grown. It will be used mainly for accompany me on my walks, but hunt and catch the odd rabbit, bird and be capable of a good run every so often.

 

I know most lurchers that are entered right should be up to it as its no mean feat as i dont need to catch a wheel barrow full each time i go out. But i do need something that loves to hunt and will put the work in as the quarry is thin on the ground around here.

 

So any advice on what you would suggest or what you would personally pick would be great.

 

The parents obviously have to be tried and tested.

 

Thanks in advance.

i wouldn't bother to much about the breeding of the dog, just get a good worker x worker that does the job you want.

[canaliculata 28]

Thanks all, keeping my eyes open at the moment. I did consider a whippet, but my goodness they know how to charge for them.

[coney clucky 93]

Hi all, just looking to those in the know, those who have been there and done it.

Im on the look out for a new lurcher pup, nothing too big, lets say no more than 24 inch when fully grown. It will be used mainly for accompany me on my walks, but hunt and catch the odd rabbit, bird and be capable of a good run every so often.

 

I know most lurchers that are entered right should be up to it as its no mean feat as i dont need to catch a wheel barrow full each time i go out. But i do need something that loves to hunt and will put the work in as the quarry is thin on the ground around here.

 

So any advice on what you would suggest or what you would personally pick would be great.

 

The parents obviously have to be tried and tested.

 

Thanks in advance.

id buy a pup but fck al of here some right dodgy dog dealers mate try word of mouth of people you would trust best way pall atb

[thorny 100]

I have the same approach as You mate, for Me I just love being out and about with the dog. I have a collie x greyhound. He is 15 months old now. Had a few bunnies a couple he has really had to work for in thick cover. He even pulled a hen pheasent out last week. The look of shock on his face as he caught it just as it started to take off was brilliant. I am the same as you in the fact I dont want endless rabbits in the freezer, just a dog that can handle being out all day, can think for itself and is switched on enough to learn his own trade. Dont get Me wrong he is very obediant, and will work to arm commands at long range, recall 100%, retrieve,sit stay, down ect ect. As I am new to this I needed a dog that could perhaps show Me the ropes. He will never be a world beater, but he enjoys what he does, a pleasure to own and a fantastic family dog.Here He is at just 12 months with his first ever catch. He is bigger than what you are after at 28tts but I should think a collie x whippet would be perfect

Thorny

[canaliculata 28]

I have the same approach as You mate, for Me I just love being out and about with the dog. I have a collie x greyhound. He is 15 months old now. Had a few bunnies a couple he has really had to work for in thick cover. He even pulled a hen pheasent out last week. The look of shock on his face as he caught it just as it started to take off was brilliant. I am the same as you in the fact I dont want endless rabbits in the freezer, just a dog that can handle being out all day, can think for itself and is switched on enough to learn his own trade. Dont get Me wrong he is very obediant, and will work to arm commands at long range, recall 100%, retrieve,sit stay, down ect ect. As I am new to this I needed a dog that could perhaps show Me the ropes. He will never be a world beater, but he enjoys what he does, a pleasure to own and a fantastic family dog.Here He is at just 12 months with his first ever catch. He is bigger than what you are after at 28tts but I should think a collie x whippet would be perfect

Thorny

 

Cheers, lovely looking lurcher. Cant beat one for the pot every now and again.

[Chid 6,493]

litter of whippets over here for sale kc reg £150 quid + transporter fees £80ish = a cheap whippet