Whippet or lurcher?

[baw 4,360]

Right you lovers of the thin skinned, shivering whippet, do you think they hold their own or better than a purpose bred lurcher? I'm not talking whippet cross lurchers, I mean for instance, collie cross. If both top animals were to be given a days ferreting bolting rabbits, scrub walking etc, followed by a nights lamping, which would come out best? Never had a whippet so I'm genuinely interested.

[troter58 1,711]

why collie cross kennal blind or what.the lurcher any day atb

Edited December 14, 2012 by troter58

[Sirius 1,391]

There is a reason why a lurcher is a cross between a sighthound and other breeds, and those benefits are exactly why I keep a lurcher. Nothing against whippets but they cannot compare to a good hardly lurcher in many ways in my honest opinion.

And I am around whippets all the time, lamped a few, and seen quite a few work. Fantastic dogs in their own right, but not in the same league as a good collie cross.

[Country Joe 1,411]

Ive been out Ferreting a lot in this cold weather, but only doing woods as its easier to peg, and a lot softer going for the Whippet, he spends his time hunting up, and even when waiting at the nets for a bolt, i noticed he was not shivering.

may be different ferreting in cold rain, but cant comment, as i dont go out in cold rain.

I worked a Whippet X Bedlington for nine seasons, and although was the best Rabbiting dog i have had, she had a linty coat, and if got wet, when cold, she would shiver.

Edited December 14, 2012 by Country Joe

[baw 4,360]

See this is my point, why have a whippet when a lurcher does the same and more?

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

See this is my point, why have a whippet when a lurcher does the same and more?

 

Personal preference?

 

Small, compact, good size for in the house. My mates got 2 about 19" tts. Don't know they are there. Curl up inbetween his feet in the footwell.

 

Personally I will always favour a bigger lurcher but each to there own

[Country Joe 1,411]

Because Baw, some just like to try something different, thats why some like a certain cross where others like another.

I have always worked dogs with a bit of Whippet in them, and for years worked Beddy Whippets, which I think are great little dogs.

When i lost my last one, some who know me, thought it surprising I didn't get another, but i just fancied a change.

not in any way saying that Whippets are the ultimate, but im happy with mine, and thats all that matters.

[chartpolski 24,139]

Right you lovers of the thin skinned, shivering whippet, do you think they hold their own or better than a purpose bred lurcher? I'm not talking whippet cross lurchers, I mean for instance, collie cross. If both top animals were to be given a days ferreting bolting rabbits, scrub walking etc, followed by a nights lamping, which would come out best? Never had a whippet so I'm genuinely interested.

 

I've owned and worked Whippets, and am a big fan of them, (and Saluki's !!LOL !!), but in the scenario you describe; it would have to be the Lurcher !!

 

Cheers.

[troter58 1,711]

has joe says its what suits a whippet is a good dog if out mooching for rabbits with the stinkers or a few hours on the beam but if your in to numbers the lurcher is the dog to have. atb

[paulus 26]

See this is my point, why have a whippet when a lurcher does the same and more?

because they come in blue

[baw 4,360]

Good points guys. I'm not a numbers guy but getting a dog that's restricting is a different thing. I always fancied the notion of a whippet for reasons country joe says. Nice wee dog, not much hassle etc. I've been doing a lot of ferreting recently, always did ferreting but it was second to my first love. I just don't see the point of getting a whippet when I know pangs for what I love doing will grow strong lol when a lurcher can do both and is evidently better at both. I was hoping for more back up for the whippet but alas no....

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

See this is my point, why have a whippet when a lurcher does the same and more?

because they come in blue

 

But they are £600

[paulus 26]

See this is my point, why have a whippet when a lurcher does the same and more?

because they come in blue

 

But they are £600

last one i had cost me £50 and a pint of guiness

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

Good points guys. I'm not a numbers guy but getting a dog that's restricting is a different thing. I always fancied the notion of a whippet for reasons country joe says. Nice wee dog, not much hassle etc. I've been doing a lot of ferreting recently, always did ferreting but it was second to my first love. I just don't see the point of getting a whippet when I know pangs for what I love doing will grow strong lol when a lurcher can do both and is evidently better at both. I was hoping for more back up for the whippet but alas no....

 

I very very nearly had one. Had a pup booked when I got offered this lurcher bitch I've got now.

 

I'm so thankful I didn't. The whippet is an awesome little rabbit dog but I couldn't do with a whippet what I do with my lurcher, she is just so much more versatile.

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

See this is my point, why have a whippet when a lurcher does the same and more?

because they come in blue

 

But they are £600

last one i had cost me £50 and a pint of guiness

 

I used to think highly of you. And now I learn you gave up a pint of guiness, gods liquid, for a blue whippet?!?

 

Shame on you.