BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I know Phil struggled shifting the last couple of pups ? 1/8 less collie and they would have been snapped up in no time i reckon ....Have you worked this type before Lloyd ? No, not this much collie. I was just after something collie saturated for a few years. 1/8 collie more than half don't bother me to be honest. It will suit my ground just perfect As you say 1/8 less and he probably would of shifted them a lot quicker,... maybe They're not every ones cup of T, but wouldn't it be boring if we was all the same ATB true mate, couple of weeks and I'll be starting her with the ferrets , steady away had her out this evening with a few terriers bolting a few bunnies ....she's really switched on ...think she'll do well at the ferreting game .. Atb sesku Same here mate, let it get a little bit cooler and I'll have her out over a few warrens ATB Cracking stuff lads....be really good to see how these pups turn out.... Quote Link to post
Chid 6,603 Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 im starting to wonder looking at these mutts should i of gone for one of this litter they all look cracking and it will be good to hear how they get on in the future 3 Quote Link to post
BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 8 weeks & 8 months....... 5 Quote Link to post
pukerk 161 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 8 weeks & 8 months....... Iolo puppy 1.jpg PICT1316.JPG He's looking well Colin, I like him :-) Quote Link to post
aaron the coursing man 144 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 a nice pup that, just like colin's , should make great mooching dog, and ferreting dog. But i dont think you need that much collie in a lurcher, a 1/4 plenty still enough brain, but back to saluki x will run all night long, b ut still a very nice pup dead easy to train. I personaly think collie xs have more stamina after loads of runs salukis dissintergrate on lamp so Im yet to see the salukis that run all night maybe run all day long bursts but run after run lamping im yet to see them Quote Link to post
BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 a nice pup that, just like colin's , should make great mooching dog, and ferreting dog. But i dont think you need that much collie in a lurcher, a 1/4 plenty still enough brain, but back to saluki x will run all night long, b ut still a very nice pup dead easy to train. To be honest Ray where I live and hunt a dog with just 1/4 collie just won't do if you intend to graft it hard - there's a big difference between an odd night lamping or a days ferreting or mouching and hard, constant and demanding work.... I have had 1/4 collie 3/4 greyhounds in the past and the associated heartache when they break just ain't worth it... I need something with a bit of bone and substance...a dog that will take the knocks and shrug them off and get on with the job in hand...and be ready and willing the next again day... They don't suit everyone though....they won't thrive in the hands of a bully or an overpowering extrovert....but given time and opportunities....these predominately collie blooded dogs will shine..... Dan...a good young 1/4 collie 3/4 grey dog - no longer with us - who sadly never got the chance fulfil his potential.... Quote Link to post
paulsmithy83 567 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Like anything you get the dog that best suit your ground, these dogs if in the right area will slaughter stuff but on the other end if not run in the right areas prob won't do to well. But boarderscot seems old and wise so knows the score. but then we all should be running dogs that suit us and ground shouldnt we I like the idea of a heavy collie type I just couldn't live with there mentality they can be abit head doing I think it but silly many a dog can graft for 10hrs a day 5 days on trot if gotten fit correctly. You don't need half collie for that but like you said should be virtually indestructible Quote Link to post
BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Like anything you get the dog that best suit your ground, these dogs if in the right area will slaughter stuff but on the other end if not run in the right areas prob won't do to well. But boarderscot seems old and wise so knows the score. but then we all should be running dogs that suit us and ground shouldnt we I like the idea of a heavy collie type I just couldn't live with there mentality they can be abit head doing I think it but silly many a dog can graft for 10hrs a day 5 days on trot if gotten fit correctly. You don't need half collie for that but like you said should be virtually indestructible Not half as old as I feel some days................ But you are right about terrain and geography...heavily collie blooded dogs wouldn't perform on big fields in Lincolnshire or Cambridgeshire...just not cut out for that.... Horses, or in this case, dogs for courses..... 1 Quote Link to post
Wales1234 5,546 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Dam right some dogs can not live with the terrain thats why people used heavy collie blooded dogs on the hill a old bloke by me long gone now would only use half x collies for his work said all the others he had broke 2 Quote Link to post
s.e.s.k.u 1,893 Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 she doesn't like the other dogs looking at her bone ha ha eyes off!!!! 1 Quote Link to post
beast 1,884 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 yep, one of my mates used to say that cur dogs werent bred they were riveted together! i think there are two reasons that people go for collie crosses time and again, one is obviously the nature of the work they are expected to do (terrain, quarry etc0 the other is the temperament of the owner, some of us just like that almost telepathic bond you can form with a collie type, just a look enough to get the correct response from them. no shouting, no slip leads, just an age-old symbiotic partnership 6 Quote Link to post
Big bald beautiful 1,231 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I think you have to have an understanding of what the dog wants to do and be taught, heavy handedness is justa complete waste of time. Seen a few perfectly good collie crosses turned in to cowering second rate dogs by there owners that would maybe have had success with a more greyhoundy dog. 2 Quote Link to post
BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I think you have to have an understanding of what the dog wants to do and be taught, heavy handedness is justa complete waste of time. Seen a few perfectly good collie crosses turned in to cowering second rate dogs by there owners that would maybe have had success with a more greyhoundy dog. Or a pig...... Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I guess the short version is that some folk like smart dogs and some folk fear them. 5 Quote Link to post
paulsmithy83 567 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Is it really fear ideation ?????? Quote Link to post
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