Dave Sleight

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Edited January 5, 2009 by ferretingkid

[Neal 1,874]

I have three pure kelpies which I use for ferreting, well to be honest only two of them as the third's only 14 weeks old. Apparently, a gentleman by the name of Dave (but not Sleight), who I believe writes on this forum, has used his kelpie to breed lurchers but I believe these were greyhound crosses as opposed to whippet. Others on this forum will know a lot more about this than I though as I'm a relative forum virgin. Anybody else have any more information for ferretingkid?

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Edited January 5, 2009 by ferretingkid

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send a pm to samba a think he knows him very well he will tell ya as he knows everything about everything the old porn tash dog man him

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  Neal said:

I have three pure kelpies which I use for ferreting, well to be honest only two of them as the third's only 14 weeks old. Apparently, a gentleman by the name of Dave (but not Sleight), who I believe writes on this forum, has used his kelpie to breed lurchers but I believe these were greyhound crosses as opposed to whippet. Others on this forum will know a lot more about this than I though as I'm a relative forum virgin. Anybody else have any more information for ferretingkid?

 

Feck me neal I've never been called a Gentleman before Would like to hear how you find you Kelpie's for ferreting

 

 

Ferretkid........Dave Sleight still breeds Kelpie/whippet/greyhounds.................not sure if he has a Pure whippet to breed from.

 

 

 

Kelpie's can catch bunnies after all

 

 

Edited October 15, 2007 by D.C.

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Edited January 5, 2009 by ferretingkid

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They are very intelligent and have plenty of stamina, as you'd expect, but have some negatives. I think the biggest problem comes from the fact that most people think kelpies are simply "an Australian version of the Border Collie." Although there are similarities there are many differences too. One of the best quotes I've ever read was by Mike Donelan who was referring to an Englishman who'd fought in the First World War who's definition of a good handler of troops was, "plenty of discipline with the Tommies and plenty of freedom with the Aussies." Donelan then goes on to say that he feels this perfectly sums up the difference between training Border Collies and Kelpies. I know of some which are reputed to be very manic and excitable but mine are fairly calm and layed-back. It also depends on the strain, as with all breeds, in that kelpies are sometimes referred to as from paddock or yard lines which can also effect the way they work and their temperement. Sorry, I'll stop waffling now.

[Neal 1,874]

Hi D.C. I missed your post as it took me so long to write mine as I was searching for the book to add the quote. I've heard good things about your dog from a variety of sources ie Chalkwarren and Sydney's owner. I believe my new pup is related to yours via Krypto. I only started using mine for ferreting last season but they certainly seem to be picking things up quicker than me. Another obvious benefit I forgot to mention above is their excellent nose.

[Neal 1,874]

Hi D.C. I missed your post as it took me so long to write mine as I was searching for the book to add the quote. I've heard good things about your dog from a variety of sources ie Chalkwarren and Sydney's owner. I believe my new pup is related to yours via Krypto. I only started using mine for ferreting last season but they certainly seem to be picking things up quicker than me. Another obvious benefit I forgot to mention above is their excellent nose.