Pups?

[reddawn 2,173]

use your head mate, there is an inbetween, get a young dog out watching an learning, but dont gee it anything too hard, i dont show mine a lamp till they about 6/7 month dependin on the dog an time of year, but i do take pups as young as 10/12 weeks out local to watch a couple of hours ferreting or bushing, but i do tend to base the day around the pup an as soon as it seems to be bored or tired i go home, like i say, do what you think is right its your dog at end of day

[reddawn 2,173]

I used to leave them until at least 8 months old and then let them on to mixi rabbits but never long runs at hares. When i was younger I would take live rabbits I feretted out in to an open field and let the dog chase them. Nine times out of ten the rabbit would get away but it gave the dog a good idea of how to jink and turn with the rabbit. Many people would think this is cruel and I can't really argue with that so I don't do it anymore.

 

Personally I believe a dog loses confidence if let on prey too early and it continually misses them.

 

Greyhound men never let their pups race until at least one year old.

 

why not show them the bunny in the net its folk like you that gee folk a bad name, you take the time to go ferreting but you dont take the pup, instead you release the bunnys for it :blink:

[Ellis Blain 29]

thanks for the comments.. wernt trying to cause arguments just wonderd haha.. thanks anyway shall invest in a few books ; )

[FUJI 17,327]

thanks for the comments.. wernt trying to cause arguments just wonderd haha.. thanks anyway shall invest in a few books ; )

 

What is in the breeding of your pup Ellis? Some breeds such as Deerhounds take much longer to develop and it's therfore advisable to hang fire with such dogs where as some smaller types Beddy x's etc: can often be started much younger if thats your way? ATB Andy.

[Ellis Blain 29]

dont have the pup yet. move house in the next week or so. plan on getting it once moved. and to be honest i didnt even think the cross would matter.. well never even thought of it at all to be honest haha. you learn something new everyday i suppose?

[reddawn 2,173]

dont have the pup yet. move house in the next week or so. plan on getting it once moved. and to be honest i didnt even think the cross would matter.. well never even thought of it at all to be honest haha. you learn something new everyday i suppose?

 

dont rush in an try an get 1 from 2 well worked lurchers, itll make life easier for you

[robwelsh 354]

thanks for the comments.. wernt trying to cause arguments just wonderd haha.. thanks anyway shall invest in a few books ; )

 

What is in the breeding of your pup Ellis? Some breeds such as Deerhounds take much longer to develop and it's therfore advisable to hang fire with such dogs where as some smaller types Beddy x's etc: can often be started much younger if thats your way? ATB Andy.

i have a dh gh x collie gh and as you see in the pic, is like a greyhound but with deerhound mentality, chilled, low hanging head and her temperament (with abit of fire in the belly at times) lol shes butcher than bitch greyhounds, well the few iv seen, shes 29tts, and this is why iv hanged back with her, yet her siblings all made the 26mark, which would mature quicker, if im wrong just state it as im still learning lol but thats the gest iv been given. i have a book her, that goes through nearly every breed and cross, and HOW to choose a pup for your need sectiion, good advice in it, il dig it out later

[reddawn 2,173]

thanks for the comments.. wernt trying to cause arguments just wonderd haha.. thanks anyway shall invest in a few books ; )

 

What is in the breeding of your pup Ellis? Some breeds such as Deerhounds take much longer to develop and it's therfore advisable to hang fire with such dogs where as some smaller types Beddy x's etc: can often be started much younger if thats your way? ATB Andy.

i have a dh gh x collie gh and as you see in the pic, is like a greyhound but with deerhound mentality, chilled, low hanging head and her temperament (with abit of fire in the belly at times) lol shes butcher than bitch greyhounds, well the few iv seen, shes 29tts, and this is why iv hanged back with her, yet her siblings all made the 26mark, which would mature quicker, if im wrong just state it as im still learning lol but thats the gest iv been given. i have a book her, that goes through nearly every breed and cross, and HOW to choose a pup for your need sectiion, good advice in it, il dig it out later

 

who wrote the book lol

[paulus 26]

the more you can get a pup out and show it, and do mean show it, the better and steadier it will be as it matures, nothing wrong with it hanging around nets, ferrets dead game. the more it encounters other dogs animals the better socialised it will become. being stuck in untill its 8 months will be doing it no favours, as long as you dont put it in a position to knock its confiedence. so take it out

[D.C. 34]

Edited January 9, 2012 by D.C.

[robwelsh 354]

thanks for the comments.. wernt trying to cause arguments just wonderd haha.. thanks anyway shall invest in a few books ; )

 

What is in the breeding of your pup Ellis? Some breeds such as Deerhounds take much longer to develop and it's therfore advisable to hang fire with such dogs where as some smaller types Beddy x's etc: can often be started much younger if thats your way? ATB Andy.

i have a dh gh x collie gh and as you see in the pic, is like a greyhound but with deerhound mentality, chilled, low hanging head and her temperament (with abit of fire in the belly at times) lol shes butcher than bitch greyhounds, well the few iv seen, shes 29tts, and this is why iv hanged back with her, yet her siblings all made the 26mark, which would mature quicker, if im wrong just state it as im still learning lol but thats the gest iv been given. i have a book her, that goes through nearly every breed and cross, and HOW to choose a pup for your need sectiion, good advice in it, il dig it out later

 

who wrote the book lol

im not sure il have a look for them now, i know i got two here, and another 5-6 down me old mans (inlcuding whippets, and greyhound books)lol might not be to your taste but can certainly point someone in the right direction in what dog will suit him best rather than a bunch of people hes never met before give him advice that could be a load of total nonsance as everyone on here favours theyre breed rather than someone elses, which he might think a dog suits him better than it might suit you, after all you said whippets were shit lol atb

[robwelsh 354]

ger mckenna on greyhounds.john martin

sighthounds their history,management and care

and understanding the working lurcher, by jackie

which goes through choosing one,training, entering,fitness,permission,care and maintainance,breeding your own

worth a read mate

[Ellis Blain 29]

will get me head into a few books, try and learn abit more about the stuff. cheers mate atb

[robwelsh 354]

good luck mate

[jackson2kaii8 5]

train the pup on dummys and let her watch!letting pups on live game too early i think effects there training on retreiving?