Richie10 345 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Nice looking dog, doesn't look like a running dog. Is it a pet aswell or if it doesn't make the grade will it go? If you are happy with it then that's great. Just the thing with all these different crosses alot of them aren't made for the job and end up in rescues. Quote Link to post
earlystart 56 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Nice looking dog, doesn't look like a running dog. Is it a pet aswell or if it doesn't make the grade will it go? If you are happy with it then that's great. Just the thing with all these different crosses alot of them aren't made for the job and end up in rescues. its in the kennel and never comes in the house, I take him out with the family for walks on the weekend but I guess a lot of people do this so not sure what makes them pets. If he only catches a much as he is now then that will do me I've got a big freezer and I know he will fill it, so unless he gets killed I will not be getting rid of him. He is such a character and is so clever. Quote Link to post
Richie10 345 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Sounds fair enough, good luck with him and I hope you have good times together. Quote Link to post
bracken boy 584 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 looks a ok dog to me, strong, if he can turn he be a good catcher , also dosnt look ugly and if he was so bloody what, Quote Link to post
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Damned ugly dog but it doesnt look like a lurcher which could be an advantage should you have any run ins with the boys in blue providing your not camo'd up Wouldnt be my thing but I would be interested to see how he does Quote Link to post
whippet 99 2,613 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 if i wanted a dog for rabbits i wouldn t of gone that heavy,...............but that dog may of had a purpose for other things.......... i wouldnt say its ugly tho,. and i hope it makes the owner happy...................looks are very decieving in running dogs Quote Link to post
Ray Mears 272 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 looks are not important if the dog does the job then who cares about other peoples opinions. if your just doing for rabbits i woudnt of gone for that cross and would have gone for something lighter. but if it does the job then who gives a f**k mate best of luck with the pup i hope it goes well 1 Quote Link to post
bracken boy 584 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 plus dont worry about a big catch just be happy the dog catches, Quote Link to post
earlystart 56 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Damned ugly dog but it doesnt look like a lurcher which could be an advantage should you have any run ins with the boys in blue providing your not camo'd up Wouldnt be my thing but I would be interested to see how he does i only go on permission and only ever go after rabbits. but can see your point.ATB Quote Link to post
earlystart 56 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 looks a ok dog to me, strong, if he can turn he be a good catcher , also dosnt look ugly and if he was so bloody what, thanks. Quote Link to post
earlystart 56 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 if i wanted a dog for rabbits i wouldn t of gone that heavy,...............but that dog may of had a purpose for other things.......... i wouldnt say its ugly tho,. and i hope it makes the owner happy...................looks are very decieving in running dogs he will catch more rabbits than i can get rid of and a few good points there whippet 99. Quote Link to post
Polkey 70 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I think its fair to say he don't look like a running dog but i think he's a nice looking dog. I think a lot of people don't understand how sledge dogs would of been used to hunt with as well as pull heavy weights. If it was me I would have to get the dog a sledge harness and one of those scooters they use and get out on the bridal paths. Would get the dog fit as possible and what a scream it would be tearing it up. The extra speed the Greyhound and Suluki would give it you would be flying. Quote Link to post
killing crew 2,708 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) your not aload opinions on here and if you have and mods dont like them they get deleted. sorry to hijack your thread pal but every time i start one it gets deleted. as this post more than likely will. good luck for the season happy hunting lads enjoy your dogs as i do Edited October 30, 2012 by killing crew 1 Quote Link to post
Born Hunter 17,782 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Strangely I kinda like the non discript mongrely looking dogs like that, not what I would keep but kinda looks like the multipurpose sled dogs in Alaska. Doesn't look like a lurcher but if he can work the lamp like one then that's fecking great. Based on looks and looks alone that dog isn't ever gonna make a point a slip day dog but for lamping I imagine it may well be handy. I prefer a lurcher to have a fair bit of pace. Quote Link to post
earlystart 56 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Strangely I kinda like the non discript mongrely looking dogs like that, not what I would keep but kinda looks like the multipurpose sled dogs in Alaska. Doesn't look like a lurcher but if he can work the lamp like one then that's fecking great. Based on looks and looks alone that dog isn't ever gonna make a point a slip day dog but for lamping I imagine it may well be handy. I prefer a lurcher to have a fair bit of pace. you would be surprised how fast he is. Quote Link to post
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