drillerkiller 0 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Anyone know a descent breeder who breeds a first cross whippet greyhound from good stock? Thinking for early part of next year so no rush. Quote Link to post
leegreen 2,182 Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Tis a man on the south coast Hasting, who breeds first X's. Had a good bitch off him a while back. She died in action at 6 years old, super freezer filler, crazy prey drive, a bit prone to tears. Would I have another?......maybe. When you decide you want one message me with your number. Quote Link to post
drillerkiller 0 Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Thanks Leegreen, It would probably be in the new year now, get Christmas out the way. What where her feet like? Quote Link to post
leegreen 2,182 Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Mine looked ok and were good. Had one fractured joint on a toe in the 6 years I had her. She was a tad over 21" and weighed between 28 and 30lb. I lamped her 2-3 knights a week when she wasn't injured and she was out mooching most days, including the summer. "Tinkerman oh so cute" was her name I think. Quote Link to post
gamerooster 1,179 Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Mine looked ok and were good. Had one fractured joint on a toe in the 6 years I had her. She was a tad over 21" and weighed between 28 and 30lb. I lamped her 2-3 knights a week when she wasn't injured and she was out mooching most days, including the summer. "Tinkerman oh so cute" was her name I think. What was her stamina like? And did she ever put up a good account of herself on the longears? Quote Link to post
drillerkiller 0 Posted October 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) I would consider a whippet grew, or grew I think most people call them, with just a little of something else in there, no more than 1/8th, just to help with feet and stamina, I was thinking saluki, but would want the possibility of the salukis common problems with training and stock breaking, I know lots of people like saluki crosses but also heard nightmare stories about them, never had anything to do with them myself, would that come through if it was just 1/8th? or maybe 1/8th deerhound or poss collie, don't want any bull, needs to be shorthaired as the Mrs is allergic to longhaired. Would 1/8th help with stamina and feet? would it be enough? Had collie in my last few dogs and love them just fancy trying something a bit different. Edited October 2, 2014 by drillerkiller Quote Link to post
andy26 618 Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 I would consider a whippet grew, or grew I think most people call them, with just a little of something else in there, no more than 1/8th, just to help with feet and stamina, I was thinking saluki, but would want the possibility of the salukis common problems with training and stock breaking, I know lots of people like saluki crosses but also heard nightmare stories about them, never had anything to do with them myself, would that come through if it was just 1/8th? or maybe 1/8th deerhound or poss collie, don't want any bull, needs to be shorthaired as the Mrs is allergic to longhaired. Would 1/8th help with stamina and feet? would it be enough? Had collie in my last few dogs and love them just fancy trying something a bit different. I have a collie whip/gray and she is spot on for what I want she has the full package for me 1 Quote Link to post
gamerooster 1,179 Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Depends what way the pup throws to, might throw mostly to the whiplet, or.the greyhound, or it might be a perfect blend...... as they say, you pay your money, you takes your chances Quote Link to post
leegreen 2,182 Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Bitch was good for about 20 good runs. Would gain lots of distance very quickly and excellent turn at good speed. Exciting to watch. Quote Link to post
gamerooster 1,179 Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Bitch was good for about 20 good runs. Would gain lots of distance very quickly and excellent turn at good speed. Exciting to watch. Cheers for that mate, so would you say for these dogs to put on a good show pre ban, they had to be uber fit? Quote Link to post
leegreen 2,182 Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Most dogs "would put on a show pre ban" but there's dogs and there is dogs, so yes the right ones would of. Quote Link to post
gamerooster 1,179 Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Most dogs "would put on a show pre ban" but there's dogs and there is dogs, so yes the right ones would of. I said a "good" show, meaning a kill, not just exercising it Quote Link to post
francolin 449 Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 gamerooster I can say 100% a grew can catch and kill rabbit and hare, I ran one a good few year back and it could catch ,died in action running a hare in 79,had him from been a kid so I was sick to say the least :cray: Quote Link to post
gamerooster 1,179 Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Not doubting you mate, i imagine the slowest grew is fast enough for hares, but as we all know, it takes more than just speed to catch hares...... was your dog a first cross francolin? Quote Link to post
leegreen 2,182 Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Miss type, I missed out the "good" bit. I haven't got edit facility for some reason. Quote Link to post
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