information for my 1st lurcher

[hamster 9]

im new to this game was wondering what would be the perfect lurcher for me id be looking for all types of edible quarryi have been told between 22" and 25" would be ideal for my needs and stay away from bull x as they tend to mark the meat.the dog would be on all terrain and would be kept indoors,as i have mentioned im new to this game and would rather seek helpfull info before purchasing a dog that might not suit me any helpfull advice would be appreciated it is worth noting that my dog would be working alongside my mates lurchers.

 

thanks

[paulus 26]

dont believe all you hear about the bull cross most are chav mythes. my 2 retrieve rabbits live to hand with no marks at all. for a first dog and because we are now limited to hunting rabbit and rat only, a collie or beddy cross will suite your needs.

[J.DOG 1,355]

dont believe all you hear about the bull cross most are chav mythes. my 2 retrieve rabbits live to hand with no marks at all. for a first dog and because we are now limited to hunting rabbit and rat only a collie or beddy cross will suite your needs.

 

i agree bull xs can do the job but for a first lurcher I'd also say collie x or beddy x . I myself like the sound of collie whippet greyhounds they look handy dogs

 

Atb lad

 

JD

[trinder 127]

Collie/greyhoundxwhippet/greyhound would in my opinion suit your needs and would make a good multi purpose dog ie lamp , ferret and mooching about . Totaly up to you but be weary of peddlers if possible try and find proven working parents to maximise the chance of it doing the job

Atb Trinder

[poacher3161 1,766]

A lurcher to lurcher bred dog was my first lurcher and was more than happy.He was a mix of collie grey and beddy x grey.

[djs7547 104]

hi , i have 2 dogs one thats a 3/4 whippet 1/grey, 21" and a grey/sal x whippet/grey which should reach 24". the smaller one holds his own , and proves his size is more than ample, however, on the hills his lack of height is a big difference as to the slightly taller type. but bare and mind , we can only take rabbits and rats. Me personally i try to stay away from heavy boned dogs, as there turning i find is not as good, that is just my personal opinion. as to dogs 25"+ can sometimes attract the wrong attention , so again i try and not go above 25.

 

i do think its good your asking advice before getting a new dog, everyone has there own ideas on the perfect dog, just take on board what people say and it makes life so much easier. If you do get your dog keep me in mind and maybe go out on the hill sometime

[Mooching Celt 659]

Another thing to take into consideration is the land you hunt, is it small fields, hilly land, open fenland etc? There are a 101 questions you need to ask yourself before you decide what will suit your needs

[THLpatrick 555]

Got an idea, if you want to teach the dog to jump at a young age not 8weeks ofcourse and retrieve in the house i seen this

 

http://www.ebay.co.u...9#ht_500wt_1180 - its to stop the dogs getting out but also creates a barrier to learn to jump,wish i had something like this when i had my pup, would of made finding somewhere to jump alot easier, and jumping in the house down a hall gives no escape there for has to retrieve to you.

jump gate.htm

Portable Pet Gate. Fits Most Doors. Ideal For Smaller Dogs eBay.htm