alison391 0 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi, I am looking to get a lurcher but need a lot of advise about the cross etc that i will need. I intend to use it for rabbiting with ferrets and if possible occasional ratting. I have had offered a pup out of a beddlington/wippet X collie/wippet (sire ) x bull/wippet (Dam). Would this be a suitable cross for this purpose also what size would this cross expect to make as i am looking for a smallish type lurcher. As this is my first lurcher would this be a biddable type and trainable with my limited experiance of lurchers. And would you advise dog or bitch. Please bare with me as i do have a lot of questions as i really want to get this right. Thanks alison391 (IAN) Quote Link to post
morton 5,368 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 For a first time lurcher that will be used for ferreting and ratting id go with something that would be easily trained and quick to learn,a Collie/Greyhound.It may not end up with the catch rate of a Whippet/Greyhound or 3/4 whippet bred dog,but as a first time dog would be easier to learn and learn from.I would,nt be to bothered about missing a few bunny,s that a quicker dog may snap up,the amount you catch should be outweighed by the enjoyment a good dog will give you. Quote Link to post
Bosun11 537 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Ian, for what you are looking for, the pup you have been offered would be just the ticket BUT do try to find out as much about the parents as poss and if you can, see them work before making a purchase. As for dog or bitch, it's your call, it's gonna be your hunting partner, what do YOU prefer, what would you work with best? 4 Quote Link to post
carp man 1 219 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) dont do what alot do mate soon as they see a dog for sale they get it ask them to take u out with it and see it work do your home work mate they will be alot off shit about atb Edited February 22, 2012 by carp man 1 Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Ian, for what you are looking for, the pup you have been offered would be just the ticket BUT do try to find out as much about the parents as poss and if you can, see them work before making a purchase. As for dog or bitch, it's your call, it's gonna be your hunting partner, what do YOU prefer, what would you work with best? good advice spot on Quote Link to post
alison391 0 Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thanks for the advice lads. Next question is which is the easiest cross to train that would work with ferrets and do the odd rat. thanks again. ian Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thanks for the advice lads. Next question is which is the easiest cross to train that would work with ferrets and do the odd rat. thanks again. ian collie cross 1 Quote Link to post
alison391 0 Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thanks paulus I am just looking at a greyhound x border collie would this be suitable but dont want anything too big. Thanks Ian Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thanks paulus I am just looking at a greyhound x border collie would this be suitable but dont want anything too big. Thanks Ian go for a collie greyhound mate 1st or 3/4 cross, brains and easy to train very bidable dogs Quote Link to post
alison391 0 Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 on way to look at one dam greyhound sire border collie, is there anything i should look for. Cheers ian Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 on way to look at one dam greyhound sire border collie, is there anything i should look for. Cheers ian the usual when buying any pup if you dont like anything you see walk away. and run if hes called david :laugh: Quote Link to post
birddog 1,354 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 i'm a fan of the collie cross and would recommend it but also consider the type of ground your hunting Quote Link to post
the big chief 3,099 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 walk a way if you dont like what ya see if they dont look healthy stay a way i have seen a few dogs in my time and if i see shity smelly kenles or wher the pups are i dont buy as you wont the dogs to have the best start in life 1 Quote Link to post
alison391 0 Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 ok thanks ian Quote Link to post
plant 25 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 a bedlington whippet would be a good dog for what you will be doing , got one my self and two 3/4 whippet 1/4 bedlington these excel as ferreting dogs ,easy to train , a good turn of speed , from a standing start this breed takes some beating for speed so are good on the lamp , and would make good ratting dogs , .......... 2 Quote Link to post
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