has the whippet cross become to popular to the detriment of the greyhound cross

[Richard Morgan 38]

with the taken up of a running dog and discussions prior to pitching my tent on a breed that would suit me i discussed at length with learned men of the sport it became apparent the whippet cross had become a stable mate of many a mans kennel however is this at the cost of the greyhound cross, is this a good thing given the current laws or an evolution of the sport.

[chartpolski 24,131]

A simple, one word answer to your question.......... NO.

 

Cheers.

[ferret features 289]

yes..whippet far better yo put into lurcher breeding.

[chartpolski 24,131]

Err,.could you repeat the question please...

 

Chalky; I understand the question to be; is the Whippet taking over from the Greyhound, to the detriment of Lurcher breeding ? And my answer, even though I'm a great supporter of Whippets; is a resounding NO !!

 

Cheers.

[Richard Morgan 38]

surely the whippet cross is now more abundant than ever and if a running dog is breed only one of two dogs can be used as a base speed wise as a rule these dogs would be whippet or the greyhound

[chartpolski 24,131]

Err,.could you repeat the question please...

 

Chalky; I understand the question to be; is the Whippet taking over from the Greyhound, to the detriment of Lurcher breeding ? And my answer, even though I'm a great supporter of Whippets; is a resounding NO !!

 

Cheers.

surely the whippet cross is now more abundant than ever and if a running dog is breed only one of two dogs can be used as a base speed wise as a rule these dogs would be whippet or the greyhound

 

No mate; I had Whippets and Whippet crosses since the 60's, and the Whippet probably had it's hay-day in the 60's and 70's. But, yes, it IS, gladly, making a strong comeback, but it will never usurp the Greyhound as a base breed for Lurcher breeding.

 

Cheers.

[foresterj 1,096]

y not likely

[Richard Morgan 38]

[surely the whippet cross is now more abundant than ever and if a running dog is breed only one of two dogs can be used as a base speed wise as a rule these dogs would be whippet or the greyhound

 

No mate; I had Whippets and Whippet crosses since the 60's, and the Whippet probably had it's hay-day in the 60's and 70's. But, yes, it IS, gladly, making a strong comeback, but it will never usurp the Greyhound as a base breed for Lurcher breeding.

 

Cheers.

as a wiser man than me ill take your word for it mate atb

[Bull2 0]

I have a half cross bull whippet and he a brilliant lil worker like a hound mad for it good little mooching dog

[KittleRox 2,147]

Imo the whippet x will become more popular due to the current climate BUT I don,t think this will be detrimental to the greyhound type and it will still remain popular

[Richard Morgan 38]

pros of the whippet cross-has the quarry under pressure straight away,usually good turners,cons- weather conditions,not as powerful as other breeds,after that initial burst will it still be their,half the stride of some of the other breeds.stamina?,pros of greyhound cross- usually quiet powerful,fast at top end,can have good stamina,not afraid to take a knock,cons-acceleration can take a while to get their,turning will lose a stride sometimes two on smaller breed.

Edited August 1, 2012 by Richard Morgan

[Moll. 1,770]

Where are you getting your info Richard, most of the above is imo drivel

[Richard Morgan 38]

Where are you getting your info Richard, most of the above is imo drivel

observations over the years,i thought with few exceptions it some'd the breeds up surerly a large breed running against a smaller breed has obvious advantages/disadvantages i was just trying to rekindle the topic as in my opinion the whippet cross is taking the field as the out and out lurcher ie with the accepted quarry being only rabbits on a course anyway.

[Ideation 8,216]

You try telling that to the bullx lads

[Richard Morgan 38]

You try telling that to the bullx lads

different subject but id be to biased to comment having seen one on cut its leg off on a sheep trough and many more hap hazard ones my mates use to make me cringe every time it was slipped but each to their own cant deny their drive