Whiskey 28 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 dont no if any one read my thread on small lurchers but setting up my oldest lad ferreting some kined folks on here helping him out with nets advice etc hes been out before he could walk with me dogging in a moded phill and ted buggy lol lamping coursing bushing but its ferreting thats is thing so hes costing me a mint like his mother come to think off it he dont shut up like her eather any way gunner get him a small dog hes been sneeking my dogs out the shit and trying to get my pat down holes went to yorkshire game fair were he seen whippet racing / beddy x/ all sorts off small lerchers so what you all think whippet vs lurcher for rabbits . whish my best dog was a bitch lol whippet grey over him would be shit hot Quote Link to post
jamesmc 582 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 If I was just into ferreting....I would personally have a beddy/whippet....,maybe consider a 1/4 collie,3/4 whippet......but the beddy cross would be my first choice....atb... Quote Link to post
pip1968 2,490 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 why would it cost a fortune,have a look down the dog homes their are loads of lurchers in them as kids get them and find their not up to the job or get bored after a season.but i bet a bit of time and effort these dogs woud make good rabbiting dogs.its worth a try 1 Quote Link to post
whippet 99 2,613 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 there is no comparison ,.........dogs for jobs ,..everyones preference will differ , because what attribute suits one person from a specific type/ breed wont suit another persons ..,.....so all you will get on this thread is a viscious circle where there will be preference from people doing different types of dog work and reasoning why it suits them best..... 1 Quote Link to post
jamesmc 582 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 there is no comparison ,.........dogs for jobs ,..everyones preference will differ , because what attribute suits one person from a specific type/ breed wont suit another persons ..,.....so all you will get on this thread is a viscious circle where there will be preference from people doing different types of dog work and reasoning why it suits them best.....totally agree mate... Quote Link to post
Whiskey 28 Posted May 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 i now what ya saying pal but I have always bred me own why would it cost a fortune,have a look down the dog homes their are loads of lurchers in them as kids get them and find their not up to the job or get bored after a season.but i bet a bit of time and effort these dogs woud make good rabbiting dogs.its worth a try lol costing me for hutch nets bits and bats sorry writing not my strong point have always bred my own or had pups dog won't get past on all off us work dogs Quote Link to post
Country Joe 1,411 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 i agree, you wont get anywhere with this thread, ferreting lads all have different views, some like a bit of collie, others Bedlingtons, some like lurcher to Lurcher, and others the Whippet. All types should make decent rabbiting dogs, the thing is to get them out often enough, so they will hopefully pick the game up, They have to be fully stock proof, able to mark the burys, work with longnets, stop nets, and hold the rabbit in them. and of course get on with the ferrets. Theres a lot more for a good rabbiting dog, to learn than the point and go types. I would go to a few shows, there are usually all type of crosses on show, see what you fancy, and talk to the owners. Although big dogs will rabbit, my preference is 23 and under, there is usually a class for this size, and this may be a good place to have a look. I prefer The Beddy x Whippet the 3/4 whippet X bedlington and the Whippet, these I have worked as rabbiting Dogs, But as i say there are lots of lads who do really well with other crosses. 2 Quote Link to post
buster gonads 862 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Any of the dogs that Country Joe mentions at the bottom of his post should do the job, my preferance being 3/4 whippet 1/4 beddy but a 3/4 whippet 1/4 collie might be easyer for the young un to train and still do the job, buster. Quote Link to post
Whiskey 28 Posted May 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Think you a right pal al stick to what I now lol as long as it runs don't think I'll care am on my way to Yorkshire to sort is ferret out my mate there a Warrener so sure he will have is views two lol Quote Link to post
birddog 1,354 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 much as i like whippets and their various crosses the choice is easy my friend............all the pro's have collie x's 1 Quote Link to post
troter58 1,711 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 all the proper rabbit men have a lurcher seen a good few in my time dont matter about whats in it as long it pleases you and does its job 1 Quote Link to post
B.P.R 2,798 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 IMO ferreting is all about the first 20 yards...... agile dogs will be be worth their weight in gold around many sets.... not many people have the permission with flat ground and rolling hills.... 1 Quote Link to post
lawrence 657 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 early pace, nose and enough heart to hit hedges hard, plenty of different crosses would fit the bill. personally if i was starting from scratch, there's nothing a beddy/whippet can do that a beddy/greyhound can't do better, though to contradict myself my lurchers are a combination of all three breeds. Quote Link to post
troter58 1,711 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) rabbit dog marks up works day or night 22tts beddy cross lads off this site can vouch for this dog [url=htt [ Edited May 30, 2013 by troter58 2 Quote Link to post
birddog 1,354 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 whilst agreeing with a lot thats been said it's not all about physical attributes and in my experience especially with my current mutts ............. this one is way faster after the 1st 30 or 40 yds and has loads more single run stamina when ferretting her attention tends to wander where this one stays focussed, has all the multi run stamina you could ask for, she tends to be in the right place at the right time and her 1st 30yds or so are more than ample whether its down to anticipation or her relatively long back / shorter legs getting into her stride quicker or a combination of both i don't know but it works 2 Quote Link to post
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