Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Ive been considering getting another running dog for mooching and lamping rabbits since I lost my Saluki/Whippet/Greyhound last year. I've been looking at Collie/Whippet/Greyhound, Saluki/Whippet/Greyhound and crosses of the 2. My missus really wants a blue whippet, which if I can get one from working lines - I aren't against. How do people rate the straight whippets for mooching and the odd nights lamping picking up bunnies? And are there many decent working bred lines about? How much can I expect to pay for a blue pup? Thanks Gaz Quote Link to post
StevoSmith 147 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 If trained right mate i dont see any prob with having pure whipp for the rabbits...few lads on here use straight whipps and get good bags....i would reakon you would pay about £250-£400 for a blue whippet from working lines ATB Stevo Quote Link to post
*ferrifleboy 19 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Search for a member called iworkwhippets and look at some of their topics.. There hardier than you think.. Atb 1 Quote Link to post
Guest Anubis Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 You wont go far wrong with a whippet for rabbits bud day/night....great little dogs to have about. Looking about £300/£350. Quote Link to post
jimmy 76 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 great little dogs mate i have 3 1 blue bitch comming on 2 fawn blue brindle comming on 1 and my newestone got it yesterday 11 weeks old black all kc reg and from working lines fawn blue brindle cost £330 blue cost £130 and my new one cost £125 look around mate they are bargains to have all mine will get used for rabbits and mooching plus racing in summer for some fun Quote Link to post
iworkwhippets 12,505 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 My little bluey, bred by me, stonkin littie worker Quote Link to post
lifelong cumbrian 1,826 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Ive been considering getting another running dog for mooching and lamping rabbits since I lost my Saluki/Whippet/Greyhound last year. I've been looking at Collie/Whippet/Greyhound, Saluki/Whippet/Greyhound and crosses of the 2. My missus really wants a blue whippet, which if I can get one from working lines - I aren't against. How do people rate the straight whippets for mooching and the odd nights lamping picking up bunnies? And are there many decent working bred lines about? How much can I expect to pay for a blue pup? Thanks Gaz Have a look on workingwhippetforum as there is a good working bitch just been lined with a good working dog both blue. Quote Link to post
lifelong cumbrian 1,826 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Ive been considering getting another running dog for mooching and lamping rabbits since I lost my Saluki/Whippet/Greyhound last year. I've been looking at Collie/Whippet/Greyhound, Saluki/Whippet/Greyhound and crosses of the 2. My missus really wants a blue whippet, which if I can get one from working lines - I aren't against. How do people rate the straight whippets for mooching and the odd nights lamping picking up bunnies? And are there many decent working bred lines about? How much can I expect to pay for a blue pup? Thanks Gaz Have a look on workingwhippetforum as there is a good working bitch just been lined with a good working dog both blue. I saw some well bred working whippets advertised at carlisle last week i think they were £150 which is cheap. Quote Link to post
tomas 9 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 The bloke i got my pup frm stil has some left hes in south yorkshire. both parents work Quote Link to post
bryson 562 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 the whippet is a very underestimated breed Quote Link to post
bryanm45 787 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Just purchased my second whipp only three weeks old at the mo gonna work her with the ferrets and race, lure course the summer lot of sport to be had with these dogs Regards Bryan. Quote Link to post
sowhat 1,572 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Just purchased my second whipp only three weeks old at the mo gonna work her with the ferrets and race, lure course the summer lot of sport to be had with these dogs Regards Bryan. Surely you mean 3 monthes old? Quote Link to post
lifelong cumbrian 1,826 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Just purchased my second whipp only three weeks old at the mo gonna work her with the ferrets and race, lure course the summer lot of sport to be had with these dogs Regards Bryan. Surely you mean 3 monthes old? Just a guess but i would think he means he has bought it and not picked it up yet. Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 When it comes to mooching about for bunnys etc, i would put my whippet up against most other dogs and feel happy i would not be embaressed. He has a nose like a hound, will find any game, any where, and so far has taken everything i have shown him. He is hard as feck, although his body sometimes fails where his head says keep going (i.e thin skin, fine body). He isnt the fastest whippet in the world, he sure isnt a racer, but he has endless stamina, prey drive through the roof, and an awesome tempremant in the house. His biggest flaw, is his work ethic, he just doesnt know how to relax, if he is out and not leaded up, he is hunting, no two ways about it. As much as i wanted to bury him in the early days, i wouldnt be without him now, he makes me happy and fills the freezer. As it goes, i got him off Mike Brown, and if i wanted another whip, thats where i would go. Works day and night, mooching, ferreting and lamping. 2 Quote Link to post
sowhat 1,572 Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Just purchased my second whipp only three weeks old at the mo gonna work her with the ferrets and race, lure course the summer lot of sport to be had with these dogs Regards Bryan. Surely you mean 3 monthes old? Just a guess but i would think he means he has bought it and not picked it up yet. Yes, that sounds possible never thought of that Quote Link to post
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