whippet x greyhounds are useless ?

[littlefish 588]

Looking good..............but mind it does not ruin your leather sofa with the nails!

[lifelong cumbrian 1,829]

  On 20/11/2012 at 22:04, CallumDonohoe said:

this is the dog i asked about now 16 month but about 14month in pics i have no doubts what so ever about this dog now she is turning into a good little dog good strike fast jumps retrieves and most importantly catches rabbits no problem she is used for lamping and does a good job cheers

 

 

You forgot something mate, she is a cracking looker also.

[pepper 45 55]

i'v had a couple of whippet x gray's. had no probs with them. got a 5 month old pup now, hope she's the same.

[Lukehunt 15]

mate, my whippet x grey can sometimes pull 20 odd rabbits a night and her stamina is unreal, keep it in tip top condition and you cant go wrong!

[Rebellious guest 2]

Thanks dogmagic 4 the advice. Just started my grey/whippet/bed, all going well at the mo but just been going off a mates advice as only just getting into the sport myself. Mine doesn't always see what I see at the end of the lamp, any tips or is this just 2 be expected? I always walk him up as close as poss and try 2 choose nights carefully

[DogMagic 461]

  On 25/11/2012 at 21:14, Rebellious guest said:

Thanks dogmagic 4 the advice. Just started my grey/whippet/bed, all going well at the mo but just been going off a mates advice as only just getting into the sport myself. Mine doesn't always see what I see at the end of the lamp, any tips or is this just 2 be expected? I always walk him up as close as poss and try 2 choose nights carefully

 

Your welcome mate. How old is yours? They do just "get it" eventually. Keep getting as close as you can before slipping. And dont slip untill the rabbit moves. You should feel the lead go tight as his body stiffens as he sees it. If you have a mate with an experienced dog it would be good to go just for your dog to watch.

[crorider 174]

  On 25/11/2012 at 22:21, DogMagic said:

  On 25/11/2012 at 21:14, Rebellious guest said:

Thanks dogmagic 4 the advice. Just started my grey/whippet/bed, all going well at the mo but just been going off a mates advice as only just getting into the sport myself. Mine doesn't always see what I see at the end of the lamp, any tips or is this just 2 be expected? I always walk him up as close as poss and try 2 choose nights carefully

 

Your welcome mate. How old is yours? They do just "get it" eventually. Keep getting as close as you can before slipping. And dont slip untill the rabbit moves. You should feel the lead go tight as his body stiffens as he sees it. If you have a mate with an experienced dog it would be good to go just for your dog to watch.

do they all just get it eventually? cos mine still touch and go wether he runs the beam to find it or not cos most nights i cant get very close to them round my way

[Rebellious guest 2]

Cheers I will do that. It's good 2 know, don't want my inexperience screwing up the night. Will persevere with that in mind.

[DogMagic 461]

  On 25/11/2012 at 22:25, crorider said:

  On 25/11/2012 at 22:21, DogMagic said:

  On 25/11/2012 at 21:14, Rebellious guest said:

Thanks dogmagic 4 the advice. Just started my grey/whippet/bed, all going well at the mo but just been going off a mates advice as only just getting into the sport myself. Mine doesn't always see what I see at the end of the lamp, any tips or is this just 2 be expected? I always walk him up as close as poss and try 2 choose nights carefully

 

Your welcome mate. How old is yours? They do just "get it" eventually. Keep getting as close as you can before slipping. And dont slip untill the rabbit moves. You should feel the lead go tight as his body stiffens as he sees it. If you have a mate with an experienced dog it would be good to go just for your dog to watch.

do they all just get it eventually? cos mine still touch and go wether he runs the beam to find it or not cos most nights i cant get very close to them round my way

 

No, they wont "just" get it eventually mate. You gotta put effort in, teach them and persevere. If you do that then yes they will get it eventually

[crorider 174]

  On 26/11/2012 at 22:18, DogMagic said:

  On 25/11/2012 at 22:25, crorider said:

  On 25/11/2012 at 22:21, DogMagic said:

  On 25/11/2012 at 21:14, Rebellious guest said:

Thanks dogmagic 4 the advice. Just started my grey/whippet/bed, all going well at the mo but just been going off a mates advice as only just getting into the sport myself. Mine doesn't always see what I see at the end of the lamp, any tips or is this just 2 be expected? I always walk him up as close as poss and try 2 choose nights carefully

 

Your welcome mate. How old is yours? They do just "get it" eventually. Keep getting as close as you can before slipping. And dont slip untill the rabbit moves. You should feel the lead go tight as his body stiffens as he sees it. If you have a mate with an experienced dog it would be good to go just for your dog to watch.

do they all just get it eventually? cos mine still touch and go wether he runs the beam to find it or not cos most nights i cant get very close to them round my way

 

No, they wont "just" get it eventually mate. You gotta put effort in, teach them and persevere. If you do that then yes they will get it eventually

i am putting effort in mate, he just aint too sharp on running the beam atm, just hoping thatll improve