lurchers

[lamping lurcher 2 1]

was wondering if anyone has any knowledge on how young you can start running a lurcher pup on rabbits i have a 15 week old greyhound x whippet and he is walking fine on the lead and coming back to me when being put back on the lead and learning commands quick gets taken out for about 2 hours a night for walks at the minute. was out on a walk the other night with my mate (LAMPING LURCHER) it hadnt long since gone dark and walked over a plot of land local to us and we turned the lamp on to have a quick look and his dog was on a chase instantly mine was still on his lead but took off with it still attached following (LAMPING LURCHERS) dog who was coursing a rabbit.

[thee undertaker 78]

15 weeks old is way too young to run on rabbits bud . . . take the dog out with older dogs to watch . . . i usualy start mine at 10-12 month on easy squatters and work them on to bigger stuff . . . dont give the dog massive slips that are near impossible to catch because you will dis hearten the dog, because if hes chasing an not catching in the end its just gunna think im not chasing them no more because i cant catch em an you will spoil the dog . . . just have patience and enter the dog properly an it will all pay off in the end . . . hope this helps bud . . . atb

[rocky1 942]

i would slip a dog on rabbit till aleast 8/9 month but their some who start early

[chartpolski 23,322]

A puppy running about with it's lead still on, after another dog and a rabbit, at night, is a recipe for disaster !! Let the pup BE a pup, and wait 'till next season to start it, mate.

 

Cheers.

[kevin from bristol 95]

ive seen it done to early and it messes the dogs up later on down the line id go for 10-12 months as has been said

[Peter4190 85]

Lol yer there is early and stupid

[derbylad1 293]

Your pup is too young to even watch "and learn" anything at 15 weeks old. Already stated...let your pup be what it is...a pup!!! Teach it the right things first, recall, stockbreaking are the two most fundamental disciplnes your pup definitly needs to learn, to become a good lurcher. i take it that your "mate" is a bit inexperienced, otherwise he'd be giving you advice as well. Where in Manchester are you mate? I'm only just south of you in Macclefield, your quite welcome to join me at the start of next season. In the meantime keep asking lots of questions on here. Remember we are all learning, no matter how long you've been in the game.

 

Do you know anyone near you that is experienced with lurchers?

 

Also depending on the breeding of your lurcher will depend when he can start in the field.

Edited February 4, 2012 by derbylad1

[Giro 2,648]

I am sure some of these stupid posts are from antis pretending to be numpty hunters to make us look bad, as we get tarred with the same...

 

THL moderating team should get tough with these idiots..

[FUJI 17,209]

Spot on CP and Giro some of these c**ts are exactly that!!

[Giro 2,648]

Its mad noboby could really be that retarded..

[FUJI 17,209]

They appear on nigh on every thread mate? Pig and shit comes to mind and you can add the word thick too!!! Unbelievable it is!! ATB Andy

[derbylad1 293]

luckily he or admin has removed his f****d up statement.

[mintstick999 485]

Nothing surprises me these days, not an ounce of common sense some people,

[little jack 14]

if you want something to get into quick,...... cress.... rappid results

[Stevo ferretboy 20]

This is an eighteen year old lad that doesn't listen to anyone and thinks he nows best lamping lunchers told you before to leave the dog at home it's too young now you've tried to make him look a c**t as well u need to apolagise to him