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[johnny.w 316]

Hi all,

 

I'm sure this is a much-asked question and I guess most answers are personal opinions, but I'd like to get a lurcher to go rabbiting with, and I have no idea where to begin breed-wise.

 

No doubt any breed would catch rabbits, but is there a better breed for someone who isn't a dog person to begin with?

 

I've had pet dogs of various breeds in the past, so I'm no stranger to dogs, just lurchers.

 

Any and all information much appreciated.

[goldfish 185]

saluki lurcher

[FUJI 17,156]

Much depends on the type of ground your going to be running the dog on,for instance if the ground is flint covered,or woodland etc I personally wouldn't be looking at a Grey x Whippet..small horse type paddocks you wouldn't want a heavily blooded Saluki dog..in my opinion I think the Collie x Grey or Bedlington x Grey or Beddy x Whippet types are handy enough for an owner with "L" plates..good rabbiting dogs,biddable and a good starting point for a newbie..you have to remember the dog will be around for many years so choose wisely ... you seem pretty level headed with how you wrote and asked your question so I'm sure you will select the dog that suits you and the type of ground you will mainly encounter? Good luck in your choice..Atb Andy

[FUJI 17,156]

saluki lurcher

For a 1st time owner?..don't put the guy in the nut house before he starts Goldfish lol

[nans pat 2,575]

Go on handcocks site collie x grey you need.

[goldfish 185]

 

saluki lurcher

For a 1st time owner?..don't put the guy in the nut house before he starts Goldfish lol

 

pure saluki then

[Charliejet 1]

Italian greyhound , great for lamping mice around the house.

[goldfish 185]

_minshaw

[david.kean.21 34]

collie whippet, take a dog of the easier type to train read up on diffrent breads before u decide. a took a bull gray as my first and a swear a could kill her at times

[goldfish 185]

pie line bull x

[goldfish 185]

poket rocket

[johnny.w 316]

Much depends on the type of ground your going to be running the dog on,for instance if the ground is flint covered,or woodland etc I personally wouldn't be looking at a Grey x Whippet..small horse type paddocks you wouldn't want a heavily blooded Saluki dog..in my opinion I think the Collie x Grey or Bedlington x Grey or Beddy x Whippet types are handy enough for an owner with "L" plates..good rabbiting dogs,biddable and a good starting point for a newbie..you have to remember the dog will be around for many years so choose wisely ... you seem pretty level headed with how you wrote and asked your question so I'm sure you will select the dog that suits you and the type of ground you will mainly encounter? Good luck in your choice..Atb Andy

 

Thanks for that Andy. I'm going to read a lot and consider lots of good v bad points before I make my decision. I didn't want to get myself something and then find you have to be some kind of expert to train them. Cheers.

[johnny.w 316]

collie whippet, take a dog of the easier type to train read up on diffrent breads before u decide. a took a bull gray as my first and a swear a could kill her at times

 

I love the look of bull greys, but maybe as my second dog eh?

[david.kean.21 34]

 

Much depends on the type of ground your going to be running the dog on,for instance if the ground is flint covered,or woodland etc I personally wouldn't be looking at a Grey x Whippet..small horse type paddocks you wouldn't want a heavily blooded Saluki dog..in my opinion I think the Collie x Grey or Bedlington x Grey or Beddy x Whippet types are handy enough for an owner with "L" plates..good rabbiting dogs,biddable and a good starting point for a newbie..you have to remember the dog will be around for many years so choose wisely ... you seem pretty level headed with how you wrote and asked your question so I'm sure you will select the dog that suits you and the type of ground you will mainly encounter? Good luck in your choice..Atb Andy

 

Thanks for that Andy. I'm going to read a lot and consider lots of good v bad points before I make my decision. I didn't want to get myself something and then find you have to be some kind of expert to train them. Cheers.

 

no'ones an expert mate. patience and persisstance and constant work with the mut.. canny go wrong

[david.kean.21 34]

 

collie whippet, take a dog of the easier type to train read up on diffrent breads before u decide. a took a bull gray as my first and a swear a could kill her at times

 

I love the look of bull greys, but maybe as my second dog eh?

 

defo mate lol. and if going for a terrier make that your last decision haha