lightning jack 1 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 thinking of bringing a bitch into mine and my whippets life cant decide on a whippet or lurcher. i would love another whippet but in 2 seasons i have paid some seriouse vets bills the latest being he got a blackthorn in his eye which turned into an ulcer. the bills are not the problem. the problem is he will not quit wat ever is in front of him. only been out with a few lurchers in my life but noticed they backed off abit on hedges and watnot wats your opinion bare in mind im only a rabbit man Quote Link to post
chartpolski 22,647 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 If the lurchers you have seen "backed off a bit at hedges", then they were poor specimens ! I think you have allready made your mind up on a Whippet, as why would you want a lurcher if you don't think they have the drive ? Good luck with whatever you decide on Cheers. 3 Quote Link to post
bryson 562 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 get another whippet mate but a lurcher could of got a black thorne in the eye aswell 1 Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 A whippet wont beat a purpose bred (and decent lurcher), but they have their place. You already have a whippet, so get a well bred rabbitng lurcher and your team will be complete. 3 Quote Link to post
FUJI 16,919 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Pet insurance might be worth investing in mate with the whippet being so full on? A good whippet/Beddy could just be what your looking for? Great rabbiting dogs and plenty of drive too! ATB Andy Quote Link to post
canaliculata 28 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) Had both, and enjoyed working both, but the combination of the two working together takes some beating. Some collie/greyhounds may back off near the hedges and it can be frustrating, but on the other hand can save you visiting the vets (mine does it), i would never call her a poor specimen, just sensible...not everybodies cup of tea. I have just got another puppy, shes bedlington/whippet x collie/greyhound/whippet....something like this would suit you well. To me a lurcher has a bit more too it than a whippet. My bitch is only 11 weeks old, but even at this age you want to see her using her nose, really surprised me...not sure if its the beddy influence...she also loves getting into the garden hedge row...can't keep her from weaving in and out of it. I nearly bought a whippet, but after long consideration i decided on a lurcher again, it puts you off the amount you hear of that have died from running into walls or trees...i know people call this drive and determination,,,i call it quarry blindness....not for me. End of the day both will do the job. Good luck with your choice. ....With regards to insurance, i have just insured my puppy. The best i found was tesco.....you can have accident and injury...this was around £6 per month or accident/injury and illness....this was £9 something a month....the excess is £60. Edited February 4, 2012 by canaliculata 1 Quote Link to post
matt1979 766 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I personally wouldnt really see a dog thats backs off the odd hedge as a poor specimen, when it could well be using its brains it all depends on the situation. Obviously if its on the back off a catchable bunny them it could be at fault, but too many dogs plough into hedges for lack of brains when there was no chance of a take and written off for weeks with an injury. A good lurcher would imo most likely have more brains than a whippet but that doesnt mean it wont have vets bills. If you are running a dog, i think you have to accept the possible costs and the fact the dog will most likely have some injuries and do your best to minimise them and insurance is probably the best option. Good luck with your choice. 2 Quote Link to post
hedz31 1,308 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Get a lurcher whippet's break to easy 1 Quote Link to post
bo88y 46 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 better a dog back off in self preservation than smash or damage itself after a rabbit, some dogs just too hard for their own good, but you wouldnt want a jibber Quote Link to post
Bosun11 537 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 It's this simple... Whippets were primarily bred for the track... Lurchers, the field... Make your decision, though CP's got it right...! Quote Link to post
fieldsman 51 Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Get a lurcher whippet's break to easy What a crok of shite 1 Quote Link to post
3 Turns 326 Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 ALRIGHT MATE. YOUD LIKE TO MAKE YOUR WHIPPETS A BIT HARDY,ER AND MORE ROBUST. GET A BORDER COLLIE OR GET A CROSS FROM A GOOD FARM DOG X YOUR WHIPPET. I THINK YOU,D BE HAPPY WAE A PUP. ATB Quote Link to post
tofast4thelight 2 Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 not for work there are so meny good whippets type lurchers out there Quote Link to post
3 Turns 326 Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 better a dog back off in self preservation than smash or damage itself after a rabbit, some dogs just too hard for their own good, but you wouldnt want a jibber THATS HOW YOUR AVATAR IS A BULL RAGGING A TYRE . MOON MAN. Quote Link to post
robin hood 109 Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 if its just for rabbit get a beddywhippet Quote Link to post
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