1/2 grey 1/4 bull 1/4 collie

[tinson1 16]

Hi all, in the next few months i will be looking to get my first lurcher, i have done all aspects of the hunting game and prefer the chasing part of it, i love watching a dog chase its quarry and return it to hand, i know of a few mates that are also into it and we talk regular about there outings! When i come to buy my lurcher i want something fast(obviously) agile and powerful but also friendly enough for a family environment! I have read up on the forums and it comes down to personal choice, i have taken a liking to a 1/2 grey 1/4 bull 1/4 collie, reasons being it should be fast enough for rabbits and powerful for most quarry but also intelligent! Any tips and hints with this cross would help! Also i haven't yet seen this cross or its very rare? Any pictures and advice with training and such will be greatly appreciated! Cheers ryan!!

[alan626 305]

i have a bitch thats half grey quater bull quater wippit a hard bitch wit no breaks and no reverse gear,, i mated her to a 3quater grey quater collie in maths that will give u 5/8grey 1/8 bull 1/8 collie 1/8 wippit the pups are now 2 year old the one i kept back for my self will take any thing hes aimed at

[tinson1 16]

Thanks for the break down! Lovely looking dog mate! Collie bull greys r hard to come by i think!

[Lunar 6]

bull grey / collie grey

[Lunar 6]

bull grey / collie grey

[Lunar 6]

sorry its not letting me.add pics!! i really like this cross, got a dog we bred ourselfs

[tinson1 16]

I just think it would suit what im after, a fast powerful dog that will take most quarry, but also able to be in the house!

[Chid 6,526]

I just think it would suit what im after, a fast powerful dog that will take most quarry, but also able to be in the house!

Does there need to be collie in the mix to make it a house dog ?

[tinson1 16]

No not really, just like the collies for some reason

[sandymere 8,263]

Had one recently, ok if a little heavy, after all it was half non sighthound, it had a bit of the collie hyperness with the bulls no stopping which did bring a few problems. I took it on after two other owners had given up and made it into a half decent worker. Died at about 4 years old, no reverse gear, smashed into wooden bar. It was getting a little nasty towards the end.

With all crosses you take the chance of getting the worst of the parents as much as the best , if it hadn't been hyper would likely have been easier to live with, not a house dog type so pick the parents well.

The smooth brindle on link.

Edited December 10, 2012 by sandymere

[tinson1 16]

Lovely dog mate, really nice colours! What was it like before he died?

[mick c 411]

heres my bitch just the cross your on about

[the trunk 2,859]

Heres my collie/bull pup 7 months now

[tinson1 16]

They r all a nice looking dogs! What are they like for the hunting side? Also would you say they are ok for in the house? I would be after a bitch

[mick c 411]

yes mate great in the field and cant see why they wouldnt make good house dogs