The Lint Mill 1 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 ...I've joined this forum because last week we lost our beloved Deerhound at only 4 years old. She had peritonitis following a ruptured ulcer. It was all very sudden and completely unexpected - she had been tearing round our land only the day before. I'm desperate to replace her but this incident has knocked my confidence in the breed. When we were at The Scottish Game Fair at Scone last year, we met a couple who had a beautiful Bedlington/Deerhound cross Lurcher. She was the image of my Deerhound but half the size! I'm looking for a Lurcher puppy that fits this profile. She would not be a working dog but must be very trainable so I can stock proof her as we live on a smallholding with lots of livestock. I'd be so appreciative if anyone could recommend a breeder anywhere in Scotland or the north of England. Many thanks. 1 Quote Link to post
the big chief 3,099 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Try preloved plenty of none working lurchers on there but if you wont a dhxgh try Dave platts or trev coockland 1 Quote Link to post
baw 4,360 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Help them out ffs instead of bitching. 11 Quote Link to post
Astanley 11,568 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Sorry to hear about your dog , to be honest I cant see yo coming across a beddyx dh litter any time soon , but if you look on the sites that advertise lurcher pups ,you will see dogs that look like smaller deerhounds , maybe something with beardie collie in it , if its well looked after with plenty of exercise I cant see any problem keeping a lurcher as a pet in a rural setting ,best of luck whatever you choose . 6 Quote Link to post
boyo 1,398 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I know of a litter due 5/6th may. Dam 25"Deerhound/Grey xGrey/Whippt. Sire 23"Grey/Whpt Collie x Deerhound/grey Whpt bedlington. Sire known to throw big pups so expect bitches to be 24-26" dogs 25-27" Quote Link to post
blackmaggie 3,376 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I think you will find skycat has forgot more than you will ever know and helped more people with good honest advice than your kick it to death shite Quote Link to post
nothernlite 18,082 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hope thats aimed at lurchermsn887 black maggie Quote Link to post
lurcherman887 178 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Thought that bother you,,no was merley just pointing out Quote Link to post
blackmaggie 3,376 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 yes it was aimed at lurcherman 1 Quote Link to post
lurcherman887 178 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 yes it was aimed at lurcherman Why thankyou magaret Quote Link to post
RossM 8,119 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 She's after a particular cross, that is associated with working dogs, it may not be a working home, but I bet a pound to a penny it would be a good forever home, better than ending up in a rescue centre IMO. Atb with your search, take no notice of the arseholes who have nothing better to do than pick on the very people we should be encouraging. 10 Quote Link to post
bird 9,897 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 ...I've joined this forum because last week we lost our beloved Deerhound at only 4 years old. She had peritonitis following a ruptured ulcer. It was all very sudden and completely unexpected - she had been tearing round our land only the day before. I'm desperate to replace her but this incident has knocked my confidence in the breed. When we were at The Scottish Game Fair at Scone last year, we met a couple who had a beautiful Bedlington/Deerhound cross Lurcher. She was the image of my Deerhound but half the size! I'm looking for a Lurcher puppy that fits this profile. She would not be a working dog but must be very trainable so I can stock proof her as we live on a smallholding with lots of livestock. I'd be so appreciative if anyone could recommend a breeder anywhere in Scotland or the north of England. Many thanks. get a deerhoundx grey then, dave platt breeds them , be more healthy than a pure , and a lot cheeper to buy I should think. don't know his number but somebody would know on here, and could help you out 1 Quote Link to post
northern lad 2,292 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 She's after a particular cross, that is associated with working dogs, it may not be a working home, but I bet a pound to a penny it would be a good forever home, better than ending up in a rescue centre IMO. Atb with your search, take no notice of the arseholes who have nothing better to do than pick on the very people we should be encouraging. 1 Quote Link to post
RossM 8,119 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 She's after a particular cross, that is associated with working dogs, it may not be a working home, but I bet a pound to a penny it would be a good forever home, better than ending up in a rescue centre IMO. Atb with your search, take no notice of the arseholes who have nothing better to do than pick on the very people we should be encouraging. Sounded like a old woman then you should of been a mp Eh? Quote Link to post
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