Ideation 8,216 Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Yer, you looked in the pen and there was just this big red lumper sat in the middle, looking you right in the eye. He very nearly never left wales Quote Link to post
s.e.s.k.u 1,893 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Cracking dog. How have the rest of the litter turned out? heres Gwen.. sister to Lolo ..these pics were taken at 10-11 month.. 7 Quote Link to post
s.e.s.k.u 1,893 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 don't reckon she'll win many rosettes .. 2 Quote Link to post
Chid 6,549 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 don't reckon she'll win many rosettes .. She would if I was the judge cracking bitch IMO 3 Quote Link to post
fluff 409 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 saw a few of that type of collie cross , were limited but good hole markers and good for bushing and lamping rough ground ,we grew up with collie type dogs, good to see them still going about Quote Link to post
s.e.s.k.u 1,893 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 don't reckon she'll win many rosettes .. She would if I was the judge cracking bitch IMO ha ha thanks for that chid21...she's not everyone's cup of tea but I wouldn't like to be without her. .atb sesku 3 Quote Link to post
sawyer 94 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I really like that bitch! 1 Quote Link to post
foxhound45 167 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) Everyone prefers a certain type of dog and everyone is entitled to it. It is funny how lads night not like a dog that looks too much collie but like one that is too much bull. Each to their own. The lurcher has changed over the years from the Norfolk or Smithfield Collie type, to the three quarter and now to heavy set bull types. Some lads state a working lurcher is not a working lurcher unless it can take a fox. Some great fox dogs would be a demon to work around ferrets, or too heavy for the hares. A working lurcher is a lurcher capable of doing the work asked by its owner. Your collie type is a smashing looking dog and I have owned three quarter greyhound collie crosses in the past and they were all smashing fox dogs, great feet for rough ground, could take a knock on the lamp, would hit cover and used them alongside ferrets. I could never have worked a heavy bull type around ferrets in the past because many would have crunched the first rabbit as soon as it hit the net. I bet the collie crosses in these photos have real brains and the powerful jaws of a farm collie too, which aren't to be underestimated. You have all the ingredients there, brains, stamina, agility, tough feet, good hard coat, powerful jaws, good acceleration and most all the ability to work with the handler in retrieval and hunting up. I think it is one thing saying good on ya for having such a unique type of lurcher, but I think a lurcher like this takes a unique type of handler who understands what the dog is, how it works and the ability to make a good hunting session a great one by having that unique relationship. It looks as well that you ask a lot from the dog and by the sounds of things since you say you would be lost without it, it must be doing everything right. I would really like to see some good hunting photos of this next season or if you have any from this season, since it is a lurcher we don't see much off and it would certainly widen my experience of working dogs. Edited March 23, 2014 by foxhound45 Quote Link to post
FUJI 17,327 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I really like that bitch! Me too..") Quote Link to post
BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 don't reckon she'll win many rosettes .. Dave she looks great.....like her a lot....they ain't gonna be easily broken are they.... 1 Quote Link to post
Phil Lloyd 10,738 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Proper old style mouchers dog... 3 Quote Link to post
s.e.s.k.u 1,893 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 don't reckon she'll win many rosettes .. Dave she looks great.....like her a lot....they ain't gonna be easily broken are they.... Cheers Colin. .be interesting to see how they look after a season of graft this time next year. . 2 Quote Link to post
JAE B 550 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Looks a hardy type good luck with it Quote Link to post
fluff 409 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 foxhound a working old fashioned lurcher was never ment to take a fox they were there to snatch a rabbit take a hare and maybe a few pheasants and anything edible to feed the family and put a good show on a hare , if they took a fox then a bonus but no big deal ,real brains is great but can develop dogs into cocking on game etc pulling up etc , on a chase especaily if lacking pace , its good to see this type about still and ideal for rough cover woodland hunting , were they come into there own Quote Link to post
Hot Meat 3,109 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 foxhound a working old fashioned lurcher was never ment to take a fox they were there to snatch a rabbit take a hare and maybe a few pheasants and anything edible to feed the family and put a good show on a hare , if they took a fox then a bonus but no big deal ,real brains is great but can develop dogs into cocking on game etc pulling up etc , on a chase especaily if lacking pace , its good to see this type about still and ideal for rough cover woodland hunting , were they come into there own Go on say it, your dying to...... Lol 2 Quote Link to post
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