BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 One of the best fox dogs I ever had was a big ex-flapping fawn greyhound bitch - got her from a local greyhound man away back in the early 80s with a view to breeding 1st x collie x greys...she never came into season tho!!! She could use her nose too in the daytime...and she really took to lamping. She didn't miss many on the lamp and had no problem with teeth and got the job done PDQ...she was good fun...on the downside, she'd kill a terrier in a minute and would run sheep, cattle, horses and anything that moved!!! We were both young and daft and it was a good time - happy days and lots of memories... 5 Quote Link to post
csd_88 138 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 The most important thing about a good fox dog is being able to catch one. 1 Quote Link to post
Dan Edwards 1,134 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 There is no f****n cross this or that cross that will make a fox dog, coyote dog, hare dog, rabbit dog. None of that shit matters. Every dog is its own self and in each litter I've ever bred and I dare say I've bred more litters than most, none of the pups in the litters are EVER the same. 3 Quote Link to post
nothernlite 18,077 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 There is no f****n cross this or that cross that will make a fox dog, coyote dog, hare dog, rabbit dog. None of that shit matters. Every dog is its own self and in each litter I've ever bred and I dare say I've bred more litters than most, none of the pups in the litters are EVER the same. another statment from a yank ive bred more than most ffs your the man dan :laugh: 1 Quote Link to post
downsouth 7,213 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 I think you know what makes a good fox dog worthy of the 'title' My opinion, for what its worth: The lurcher should be a proficient lamper, following the beam, looking for those eyes... running out on the beam even if quarry is unsighted trusting that there is quarry down the beam. I like a dog that will go beyond the beam on the brush of a fox into the dark, as many foxes are caught other side of hill or hedge for example, so a dog that turns back as soon as quarry leaves view of lamp is not much use to me. Hunt open hill and forest all day, finding fox using its nose, so for me nose is very important. Must jump well, and be sensible enough over rocks and crags not to cripple itself. Check holes and mark positively, be bombproof with terriers and livestock. Kill quickly and humanely with no fuss, and no turning away from teeth, ie straight in. you don't want much then ? What he has said isnt asking the impossible. Quote Link to post
Beddy greyhound 9 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 I'd say a collie greyhound (bearded collie) or collie bull grey with some saluki Quote Link to post
Dan Edwards 1,134 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 There is no f****n cross this or that cross that will make a fox dog, coyote dog, hare dog, rabbit dog. None of that shit matters. Every dog is its own self and in each litter I've ever bred and I dare say I've bred more litters than most, none of the pups in the litters are EVER the same. another statment from a yank ive bred more than most ffs your the man dan :laugh: Naw I just have the land and area to do alot of breeding and I have bro. Quote Link to post
spindolero 1,111 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 I think you know what makes a good fox dog worthy of the 'title' My opinion, for what its worth: The lurcher should be a proficient lamper, following the beam, looking for those eyes... running out on the beam even if quarry is unsighted trusting that there is quarry down the beam. I like a dog that will go beyond the beam on the brush of a fox into the dark, as many foxes are caught other side of hill or hedge for example, so a dog that turns back as soon as quarry leaves view of lamp is not much use to me. Hunt open hill and forest all day, finding fox using its nose, so for me nose is very important. Must jump well, and be sensible enough over rocks and crags not to cripple itself. Check holes and mark positively, be bombproof with terriers and livestock. Kill quickly and humanely with no fuss, and no turning away from teeth, ie straight in. you don't want much then ? What he has said isnt asking the impossible. true, but its the exception rather than the rule IMO Quote Link to post
Bosun11 537 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 One of the best fox dogs I ever had was a big ex-flapping fawn greyhound bitch - got her from a local greyhound man away back in the early 80s with a view to breeding 1st x collie x greys...she never came into season tho!!! She could use her nose too in the daytime...and she really took to lamping. She didn't miss many on the lamp and had no problem with teeth and got the job done PDQ...she was good fun...on the downside, she'd kill a terrier in a minute and would run sheep, cattle, horses and anything that moved!!! We were both young and daft and it was a good time - happy days and lots of memories... Good post Borderscot, i've had an seen the same, a good greyhound is fecking lethal... Though, just to balance the books, I've seen far more dead an crippled ex-flappers than those that made the grade. Quote Link to post
troter58 1,711 Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 One of the best fox dogs I ever had was a big ex-flapping fawn greyhound bitch - got her from a local greyhound man away back in the early 80s with a view to breeding 1st x collie x greys...she never came into season tho!!! She could use her nose too in the daytime...and she really took to lamping. She didn't miss many on the lamp and had no problem with teeth and got the job done PDQ...she was good fun...on the downside, she'd kill a terrier in a minute and would run sheep, cattle, horses and anything that moved!!! We were both young and daft and it was a good time - happy days and lots of memories... Good post Borderscot, i've had an seen the same, a good greyhound is fecking lethal... Though, just to balance the books, I've seen far more dead an crippled ex-flappers than those that made the grade. agree with that seen a few crash and burn but good fun there full on if tuned in had a bitch pure bred from a pup in 70s would hunt up and jump did a bit in the lamp to 1 Quote Link to post
dogs-n-natives 1,182 Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 I think you know what makes a good fox dog worthy of the 'title' My opinion, for what its worth: The lurcher should be a proficient lamper, following the beam, looking for those eyes... running out on the beam even if quarry is unsighted trusting that there is quarry down the beam. I like a dog that will go beyond the beam on the brush of a fox into the dark, as many foxes are caught other side of hill or hedge for example, so a dog that turns back as soon as quarry leaves view of lamp is not much use to me. Hunt open hill and forest all day, finding fox using its nose, so for me nose is very important. Must jump well, and be sensible enough over rocks and crags not to cripple itself. Check holes and mark positively, be bombproof with terriers and livestock. Kill quickly and humanely with no fuss, and no turning away from teeth, ie straight in. you don't want much then ? What he has said isnt asking the impossible. true, but its the exception rather than the rule IMO Its no exception.... just KEEN dogs, with a good nose, (and some brains) is all Quote Link to post
spindolero 1,111 Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 I think you know what makes a good fox dog worthy of the 'title' My opinion, for what its worth: The lurcher should be a proficient lamper, following the beam, looking for those eyes... running out on the beam even if quarry is unsighted trusting that there is quarry down the beam. I like a dog that will go beyond the beam on the brush of a fox into the dark, as many foxes are caught other side of hill or hedge for example, so a dog that turns back as soon as quarry leaves view of lamp is not much use to me. Hunt open hill and forest all day, finding fox using its nose, so for me nose is very important. Must jump well, and be sensible enough over rocks and crags not to cripple itself. Check holes and mark positively, be bombproof with terriers and livestock. Kill quickly and humanely with no fuss, and no turning away from teeth, ie straight in. you don't want much then ? What he has said isnt asking the impossible. true, but its the exception rather than the rule IMO Its no exception.... just KEEN dogs, with a good nose, (and some brains) is all i must be mixing in the wrong circles! what cross has been your preference over the years. Quote Link to post
mydogscatch 21 Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 I GOT A CRACKING FOX DOG CALLED JACK ,HES A DRAKESHEAD LABRADOR X MIKE BROWN WHIPPET I WILL GET SOME PICTURES UP WHEN MY LAZY MATE CAN BE BOTHERED SENDING THEM TO ME, Quote Link to post
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pernod 466 Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 I GOT A CRACKING FOX DOG CALLED JACK ,HES A DRAKESHEAD LABRADOR X MIKE BROWN WHIPPET I WILL GET SOME PICTURES UP WHEN MY LAZY MATE CAN BE BOTHERED SENDING THEM TO ME, Hi mate, could you put up some side on pictures of your dog ( ones that show size, build). I would be interested to see them. Cheers Pernod Quote Link to post
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