whippets for working?

[chartpolski 23,809]

It's well known I like Whippets, both Ped and Non-Ped, and have seen some VERY handy ones working the lamp and ferreting, BUT, as Reddawn says, they aren't a match for a good Lurcher. And while a Whippet will catch you rabbits, a lurcher is more versatile.

 

Cheers.

[johnny 2 367]

there is and there isnt ,,,i bet that didnt make sence lol

 

if u put a 23inch 3/4 whip to 1/4 grey ,,,to say a full grey 26inch,,,,most will fall in that height range ect

 

but when u put a 18 inch to a say 25/26 inch whip/grey or greyhound again,,,well , they will be alot,,,size diffrence,,,best way out off this happening,,,as this breeding happens alot,,,is to see both parents before taking a pup

 

but there always a risk when picking a whip/grey as some will throw more towards the whippet,,,but if both parents have the height ,,,chances are less ,,ect

 

for rabbits ,,,20/21inch ,,,brillant,,,, ,,,abit more as if ya like and keeping rabbits on menu ,,,23inch or there about perfect

Thanks for the info

[Ideation 8,216]

I guess it's one of those things . . . . . they are always going to get compared to lurchers (naturally). And i would agree, when it comes to lamping, they are not going to beat a well bred, and handy lurcher, well, certain x's anyway. As i believe there are going to be some (many?) lurchers out there that can't last anymore than a decent whippet, or even last as long, there is a HUGE amount of shit bred in the lurcher world. But in general, if it was a quality whippet or a quality purpose bred lamp dog, then the whippet is going to fall behind. However, they are a lot of fun to watch, and like has been said, capable of 20's on the lamo, which for many is going to be plenty, with regard to avaliable quarry, and desire to catch high numbers.

 

However, when it comes to mooching and hunting up, i'm not so sure. I've not seen lots and lots of whippets, but i would put mine against any lurcher i've seen working daytime, and know that i certainly would not be embaressed. HE will find game that other miss, go that extra mile (often literally), has a nose like a bloodhound, and a real drive to find his quarry and push it out. Now obviously its mainly the humble bunny that is being hunted, but i really think that, at that game, it's a bloody good dog to have about, especially as part of a 'team'. Having said that, he will have a crack at anything that gets up, and has NEVER disappointed me, when it comes to his bottle or ability to finish the job.

[morton 5,368]

I guess it's one of those things . . . . . they are always going to get compared to lurchers (naturally). And i would agree, when it comes to lamping, they are not going to beat a well bred, and handy lurcher, well, certain x's anyway. As i believe there are going to be some (many?) lurchers out there that can't last anymore than a decent whippet, or even last as long, there is a HUGE amount of shit bred in the lurcher world. But in general, if it was a quality whippet or a quality purpose bred lamp dog, then the whippet is going to fall behind. However, they are a lot of fun to watch, and like has been said, capable of 20's on the lamo, which for many is going to be plenty, with regard to avaliable quarry, and desire to catch high numbers.

 

However, when it comes to mooching and hunting up, i'm not so sure. I've not seen lots and lots of whippets, but i would put mine against any lurcher i've seen working daytime, and know that i certainly would not be embaressed. HE will find game that other miss, go that extra mile (often literally), has a nose like a bloodhound, and a real drive to find his quarry and push it out. Now obviously its mainly the humble bunny that is being hunted, but i really think that, at that game, it's a bloody good dog to have about, especially as part of a 'team'. Having said that, he will have a crack at anything that gets up, and has NEVER disappointed me, when it comes to his bottle or ability to finish the job.

Im in agreement with most of that,i like whippets,ive seen what good uns are capable of,yet,ive also seen what they lack.A good smaller type lurcher,to me,is a better option.

[whip x grey 276]

It's well known I like Whippets, both Ped and Non-Ped, and have seen some VERY handy ones working the lamp and ferreting, BUT, as Reddawn says, they aren't a match for a good Lurcher. And while a Whippet will catch you rabbits, a lurcher is more versatile.

 

Cheers.

 

 

your right in pointing that out rich,,,there not the end all,,and not to give the wrong imperisson

 

at momment in summer up here ,,,some lurcher guys will knock lamping and ferreting on the head till winter,,,but still need rabbits for young ferrets and somtimes dog food ect ect

 

i hunt or so they tell me poach

 

its been the whip/greys that being doing most off the suppling off ferret food and dog food in our area,,,,lol,,,,as for mouching dogs very good,,there acelaration plays a big factor,,,,nose wise,,whippet or whip,grey dont have compared to the other breeds,,,

 

work load depends on the dog,,,but there not cut out for 7 day weeks

Edited June 9, 2012 by whip x grey

[Ideation 8,216]

I guess it's one of those things . . . . . they are always going to get compared to lurchers (naturally). And i would agree, when it comes to lamping, they are not going to beat a well bred, and handy lurcher, well, certain x's anyway. As i believe there are going to be some (many?) lurchers out there that can't last anymore than a decent whippet, or even last as long, there is a HUGE amount of shit bred in the lurcher world. But in general, if it was a quality whippet or a quality purpose bred lamp dog, then the whippet is going to fall behind. However, they are a lot of fun to watch, and like has been said, capable of 20's on the lamo, which for many is going to be plenty, with regard to avaliable quarry, and desire to catch high numbers.

 

However, when it comes to mooching and hunting up, i'm not so sure. I've not seen lots and lots of whippets, but i would put mine against any lurcher i've seen working daytime, and know that i certainly would not be embaressed. HE will find game that other miss, go that extra mile (often literally), has a nose like a bloodhound, and a real drive to find his quarry and push it out. Now obviously its mainly the humble bunny that is being hunted, but i really think that, at that game, it's a bloody good dog to have about, especially as part of a 'team'. Having said that, he will have a crack at anything that gets up, and has NEVER disappointed me, when it comes to his bottle or ability to finish the job.

Im in agreement with most of that,i like whippets,ive seen what good uns are capable of,yet,ive also seen what they lack.A good smaller type lurcher,to me,is a better option.

 

Fairplay matey, i'm not going to argue with that, but so far, i've yet to see a small lurcher better than my whip at hunting up daytime. Some of them couldnt find game in a telephone box.

[morton 5,368]

I guess it's one of those things . . . . . they are always going to get compared to lurchers (naturally). And i would agree, when it comes to lamping, they are not going to beat a well bred, and handy lurcher, well, certain x's anyway. As i believe there are going to be some (many?) lurchers out there that can't last anymore than a decent whippet, or even last as long, there is a HUGE amount of shit bred in the lurcher world. But in general, if it was a quality whippet or a quality purpose bred lamp dog, then the whippet is going to fall behind. However, they are a lot of fun to watch, and like has been said, capable of 20's on the lamo, which for many is going to be plenty, with regard to avaliable quarry, and desire to catch high numbers.

 

However, when it comes to mooching and hunting up, i'm not so sure. I've not seen lots and lots of whippets, but i would put mine against any lurcher i've seen working daytime, and know that i certainly would not be embaressed. HE will find game that other miss, go that extra mile (often literally), has a nose like a bloodhound, and a real drive to find his quarry and push it out. Now obviously its mainly the humble bunny that is being hunted, but i really think that, at that game, it's a bloody good dog to have about, especially as part of a 'team'. Having said that, he will have a crack at anything that gets up, and has NEVER disappointed me, when it comes to his bottle or ability to finish the job.

Im in agreement with most of that,i like whippets,ive seen what good uns are capable of,yet,ive also seen what they lack.A good smaller type lurcher,to me,is a better option.

 

Fairplay matey, i'm not going to argue with that, but so far, i've yet to see a small lurcher better than my whip at hunting up daytime. Some of them couldnt find game in a telephone box.

Its all in the breeding.

[chartpolski 23,809]

I wouldn't hesitate to have a Whippet if all I wanted to do was race at the week end and have daytime mooch and a bit lamping, (as I did in the 60's & 70's), they're the perfect dog for that; but running all winter, day and night, on varied quarry, I think a decent Lurcher is the more sensible option.

 

Cheers.

[iworkwhippets 12,602]

Seeing as how the only legal quarry to work are Rats n Rabbits, im quite happy with my whippets performance, as for stamina, im out for several hours per day, and she still wants more, excellent hooter on her, misses nowt, if its there she will put it up, having said that, im gonna contradict myself here, for reasons best kept to myself, my next dog, will be a lurcher, beddy cross or summat, i quite like those 2 pups of geoffs, SOWHAT, that breeding would suit my needs

[chartpolski 23,809]

Seeing as how the only legal quarry to work are Rats n Rabbits, im quite happy with my whippets performance, as for stamina, im out for several hours per day, and she still wants more, excellent hooter on her, misses nowt, if its there she will put it up, having said that, im gonna contradict myself here, for reasons best kept to myself, my next dog, will be a lurcher, beddy cross or summat, i quite like those 2 pups of geoffs, SOWHAT, that breeding would suit my needs

 

Only legal quarry IN THE U.K.; these Whippets take legal quarry in their own country;

 

 

Cheers.

[whip x grey 276]

Seeing as how the only legal quarry to work are Rats n Rabbits, im quite happy with my whippets performance, as for stamina, im out for several hours per day, and she still wants more, excellent hooter on her, misses nowt, if its there she will put it up, having said that, im gonna contradict myself here, for reasons best kept to myself, my next dog, will be a lurcher, beddy cross or summat, i quite like those 2 pups of geoffs, SOWHAT, that breeding would suit my needs

 

most folk are happy with whippet preformance ,,thats why there used alot in lurchers & coursing dogs make up

[johnny 2 367]

Seeing as how the only legal quarry to work are Rats n Rabbits, im quite happy with my whippets performance, as for stamina, im out for several hours per day, and she still wants more, excellent hooter on her, misses nowt, if its there she will put it up, having said that, im gonna contradict myself here, for reasons best kept to myself, my next dog, will be a lurcher, beddy cross or summat, i quite like those 2 pups of geoffs, SOWHAT, that breeding would suit my needs

 

Only legal quarry IN THE U.K.; these Whippets take legal quarry in their own country;

 

 

Cheers.

Ah doubled up don't count! whips are only average bunny dogs lol

[Ideation 8,216]

Morton - i agree 100 % that it is all in the breeding. I just think sometimes folk assume that any and all lurchers will better a whippet, and that just isn't true.

 

Chart - I agree mate, although my whippet couldnt win a race to save his life

 

 

 

 

[darbo 4,776]

i must say thats one strong looking whippet.

[johnny 2 367]

Ideation its in superpb nick,would like a collar the same for mine