Advice Needed For Beginner.

[jsennitt 2]

I am looking at getting a small lurcher for rabbiting and lamping rabbits too, temperament wise which cross would be easiest for me to train, calmer and generally less of a handful but still work well. Don't want to bite off more than I can chew. I'm looking at whippet size. Not interested in fox. Any advice would be good, thanks.

[paulus 26]

I am looking at getting a small lurcher for rabbiting and lamping rabbits too, temperament wise which cross would be easiest for me to train, calmer and generally less of a handful but still work well. Don't want to bite off more than I can chew. I'm looking at whippet size. Not interested in fox. Any advice would be good, thanks.

collie cross or a whippet

[.WARREN. 288]

Collie whippet grey

[alan81 110]

if your looking for a calm easy going dog either a full whippet or a whippet/greyhound or whippet x collie/grey.

[the big chief 3,099]

collie whippet gh or a grew (whippet x gh ) should be just fine for ya

[jsennitt 2]

Thanks for all your quick replies lads. Oh forgot to put bitch or dog or does it not matter much?

[paulus 26]

Thanks for all your quick replies lads. Oh forgot to put bitch or dog or does it not matter much?

personal preference mate, i prefer dogs as theres no issues with them breaking down every 6 months

[the big chief 3,099]

 

Thanks for all your quick replies lads. Oh forgot to put bitch or dog or does it not matter much?

personal preference mate, i prefer dogs as theres no issues with them breaking down every 6 months

 

same hear

[jsennitt 2]

My mates have got all sorts, most run deerhound or bull crosses but the two lads that I mainly go out with have a whippet and a small whippet x lurcher, the whippet seems the better of the two but I don't know if that's just a coincidence. I didn't want to pick a breed just based on those two.

[the big chief 3,099]

If I had my time again and wanted a small rabbit dog I think I'd skip the collie for your first lurcher, i'd go for a whippet or beddy/terrier x whippet. You can still train them to a decent standard and you might avoid having to get into dog psychology lol. The word 'calm' doesn't really suit some of the collie crosses I've seen (certainly not mine). There are much more experienced fella's on here to tell you different but don't think a collie is the easy option. If you can get out with a few different dogs it might give you a good indicator of what you're looking for exactly. ATB Joe

beddy x can be too head strong both of mine where

[Cleanspade 3,322]

just look for something bred for the job in mind. and spend plenty of time and effort on it. dont worry to much about whats in the mix. it will be what you make it. good luck

[alan81 110]

a terrier/whippet can be very head strong which is only natural its half terrier. a whippet x collie/grey would be a better choice imo, its only 1/4 collie so not to much brains to make him difficult but still more than the terrier brings.

[Hot Meat 3,109]

If your pals whippet can do the job local, and you can bare to look at a Puney wee dog. Then it's a no brainer really....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I only joking about the puney bit....... or was I lol

Edited September 29, 2013 by Hot Meat

[jsennitt 2]

If your pals whippet can do the job local, and you can bare to look at a Puney wee dog. Then it's a no brainer really....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I only joking about the puney bit....... or was I lol

Yeah I thought that but i just wanted a bit of insight from some experienced guys, I just really don't want to pick a breed that's too hard to train as a first lurcher.

[Hot Meat 3,109]

They don't come more laid back an chilled as a whippet as a general breed, you hardly know you got 1 till it's time to go out I found. An they are a riddle to train an keep fit, your call tho. Any whatever you choose