Starting Out

[mattyg1086 52]

As above really what is the best bit of advice you could give someone new to this (me) which crosses are best for a newbie. which equipment is best. Training etc

[Kemperz21 65]

I'm not the best at this but was in a simalar position to you owning my first lurcher pup last year all I will say is decide what you want from the dog work wise then read up on here there's loads on best crosses and suchlike in old posts but 1 tip I will give is don't do it half heartedly as having and training a lurcher pup is full on !!! Great fun but it takes over well mine did but loved every min of it good luck

[robin hood 109]

id get a colliewhippet,

[lurcherman 887 13,256]

Pomchi

[Hareydave 1,214]

gun

[lurcherman 887 13,256]

Cat

[connerdaboss 20]

Bullx they take dinosaurs single

[blackmaggie 3,376]

try and gain has much info has you can websites /books etc and dont rush anything with the pup make everything a game and enjoyable you can get a dvd called perdys progress pm mr pit only cost you a few quid maybe have a chat with skycat she will give you lots of sound advice most of all just enjoy it and see if you can get out with someone who can help you out with advice

[mattyg1086 52]

I have seen the perdys progress dvds and read skycat in the country man's weekly and am going to get edrd soon as I've read on here its better. I like the look of perdy and the collie cross types and have seen one trained as a gun dog I've always owned staffordshires and for catching rabbits i can't see the use in a bull x type as any rabbits that have been caught by my dog are inedible. Also i love the saluki crosses i am confused will be spending a couple of years researching before i decide as the Mrs won't let me get another dog at the minute

[nomoon 542]

get the dog to suit your land and personality ,the dog you want may not be the one you need or are suited too,atb mc

[nothernlite 18,089]

Get out with someone of here thats stays near you and see how you get on do a bit of bag carrying good luck

[Hareydave 1,214]

dog ferret nets...start walking .an learn from your mistakes

[moocher bb7 51]

Old saying fools rush in so take your time research your land your going to hunt on to weather you need a sharp up and at em type or one which will need more of a woody front for the odd nock hight lengh to it or short coupled lots to think about oh I know of some saluki whippet greyhound pups to if any help to you

[nothernlite 18,089]

Lol

[s.e.s.k.u 1,893]

Try to get out this winter with someone doing what you want to do...freezing cold mornings ferreting and wet windy nights lamping carrying your catch up hill and down dale. .If you like it and are still keen you will have more of an idea as to what will suit you (which x)..there's a lot to consider and it's a big commitment owning a working dog..good look atb sesku