what age

[daz1976 8]

my pup is 23 weeks now and still hasnt seen anything except the odd bird that she will chase,i was wondering when the best time to let her see rabbits is im in no rush and it is just a matter of her teaching herself as im new to this and have no one to tag along with for her to get experiance

[sighthound1811 6]

my pup is 23 weeks now and still hasnt seen anything except the odd bird that she will chase,i was wondering when the best time to let her see rabbits is im in no rush and it is just a matter of her teaching herself as im new to this and have no one to tag along with for her to get experiance

so your dogs about 6 months i didnt get my bitch till she was 9 months an by then she was keen to have a go ,so i just let her go for it...but i started running her with my mates dog who knew the score an was 4 y/o at the time an he helped her along no end.... if i were you i would try an get to know a few lads who have dogs an try an get out with them...you stay in yorkshire so it's not as if you are short of guys with working dogs..all the best

[salukixminshaw 1]

I would say 10-12 months then start it on easy rabbits

[sandymere 8,263]

Breeding will play a part as a big deerhound cross will mature physically a lot slower than a little whippet type.

[Guest world.hunters]

6mnth maybe a little bit early but it all depends on your dog mate and how mature she is etc, you will know yourself when the dog is ready, you could do as i did and take pup out with air rifle retreiving shot game pigeons squirrels rabbits etc, as this has helped him a great deal, first took storm out on lamp at about 30weeks old,

 

but thats just my oppinion of course,

 

all the best with the pup mate im sure you will do her justice.

 

w.h

[bill88 6]

Had my beddyxwhippet out with the ferts since she was about 8 months,but i wont let her run in the open till she's about 12 months.As Sandymere says,a big breed will mature much slower than a smaller more slightly built dog.Take your time mate,i've never seen a dog ruined from being a puppy too long.Same as pumping young dogs full of protien,its just forcing the dog to mature and grow too quickly.JMHO,Bill

[daz1976 8]

thanks for the replys ill just keep doing what i am for now then walking her on lead,letting her have the odd run on the fields after the crows just hope everything eventually does come together

[dogga 1]

thanks for the replys ill just keep doing what i am for now then walking her on lead,letting her have the odd run on the fields after the crows just hope everything eventually does come together

what breed is it mate.?young lad who got ferrets off you is well chuffed with them cheers

[towzer 3]

id just take it steady with her mate, just keep mooching about then at the back end of the season start to let her see a bit more if you think shes ready,then hopefully come next season she will be ready to start in earnest

[Guest little_lloyd]

My pups 7 months now and im trying not to let him too much at his age but yesterday i was out walking with him and we got though the hedge and there was about five Roe stood up in the feild and he sor them before me and coursed them around the field and past a few gardens I did everything i could to get him to stop and yes the venision escaped!!

 

As i say it was completley accedental,...But he was littlery up there arse lol

[daz1976 8]

what breed is it mate.?young lad who got ferrets off you is well chuffed with them cheers

glad he is happy with them mate,didnt like selling him them at £10 each as normally only charge £5 but they were sold for a mate

the pup is 3/4 grey 1/4 saluki

[MikeTheDog 153]

"Patience grasshopper".... ..Like some others have said, wait 'til your whelp is about 10-12 months old . Your pup may be mature in mind but it aint mature in body, I would hate to read a post from you asking advise about 'opening up' or what do I do about injuries etc....Just my opinion of course.

[daz1976 8]

"Patience grasshopper".... ..Like some others have said, wait 'til your whelp is about 10-12 months old . Your pup may be mature in mind but it aint mature in body, I would hate to read a post from you asking advise about 'opening up' or what do I do about injuries etc....Just my opinion of course.

cheers for the advise i am going to be patient as i said in the first post im in no rush just wondered what age is best,i just wanna make sure i that everything i do is done [bANNED TEXT] and at the [bANNED TEXT] time

[poacher9991 10]

"Patience grasshopper".... ..Like some others have said, wait 'til your whelp is about 10-12 months old . Your pup may be mature in mind but it aint mature in body, I would hate to read a post from you asking advise about 'opening up' or what do I do about injuries etc....Just my opinion of course.

cheers for the advise i am going to be patient as i said in the first post im in no rush just wondered what age is best,i just wanna make sure i that everything i do is done [bANNED TEXT] and at the [bANNED TEXT] time

[poacher9991 10]

I HAVE ALWAYS RUN MY DOGS AT AN EARLY AGE ON RABBIT AND HARE .PRE BAN OF COURSE AND ITS NEVER DONE THEM ANY HARM THEY ARE GOOD WORKERS. UNLESS IT.S A PURE SALUKI THEN ITS A DIFFERENT MATTER I,V GOT A 12MONTH OLD WHICH WILL CHASE BUT WILL NOT GRAB ANY GAME DEAD OR ALIVE.