forest of dean redneck 11,633 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 I'm breeding some 3/4 whippet 1/4 springers when my bitch comes in season, was going to use a 3/4 whippet 1/4 beddy stud, but had a change of heart after seeing some pups to a full beddy out of her litter sister. Should be decent rabbit/ferreting dogs? Personally i'll be keeping one that goes more to the spaniel (if i get any like that?) for some more specialised work, might crash and burn, but you can only try your best? If their sensibly priced you won't have no trouble shifting the whippety looking ones ,should make good ferreting /fast bushers. My bitch is quick for a half x spaniel mate, about as fast as an average rabbit, another dose of whippet and they should easily take rabbits, not wanting to much speed myself though, i'd be happy with a heavier set pup, hopefully with more spaniel traits. I'm just breeding for me and a couple of mates, any surplus will go to pet homes. Whats your half x look like? Quote Link to post
wi11ow 2,657 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 after a wail looking for what i call a rabbiting pup i am going to bred my own found the dog i am going to use and TRY and bred a pup what will suit me down to the ground i no what x will suit me and the ground i run and work i can give the pup had some great others for lads that dont no me so its now down to luck 13 Quote Link to post
bob84 189 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Is there anyone going to be breeding 3/4 collie 1/4 hound next spring summerMy old dog is almost 3/4 Collie with the remainder being just lurcher blood,I hope you find what your looking for & have the same enjoyment I have had and still do get from my cur cross ? I like the look of him my brother has something similar to him unfortunately he never done anything with with and he's only a pet really but the few times I've had him out he's done ok I no two lad with half cross but they don't or won't put them over a collie speed ain't everything one most of the ground around me Quote Link to post
tatsblisters 9,938 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 The caithness dogs bred by T.Mcphee years ago i would have classed as specialist rabbiting dogs. 1 Quote Link to post
wi11ow 2,657 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Saw a bitch run a lad from Rotherham had her some tool on rabbits he had bought her off Tommy Mcphee 2 Quote Link to post
Truther 1,579 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 I'm breeding some 3/4 whippet 1/4 springers when my bitch comes in season, was going to use a 3/4 whippet 1/4 beddy stud, but had a change of heart after seeing some pups to a full beddy out of her litter sister. Should be decent rabbit/ferreting dogs? Personally i'll be keeping one that goes more to the spaniel (if i get any like that?) for some more specialised work, might crash and burn, but you can only try your best? If their sensibly priced you won't have no trouble shifting the whippety looking ones ,should make good ferreting /fast bushers. My bitch is quick for a half x spaniel mate, about as fast as an average rabbit, another dose of whippet and they should easily take rabbits, not wanting to much speed myself though, i'd be happy with a heavier set pup, hopefully with more spaniel traits. I'm just breeding for me and a couple of mates, any surplus will go to pet homes. Whats your half x look like? I don't have many pics of her mate, she's only about 18 months old in this one, she's 4 now and filled out a bit, but still athletic/whippety. 16" tts, and a proper grafter, lives to hunt, i have to stop her a bit for her own good sometimes 4 Quote Link to post
forest of dean redneck 11,633 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 She looks a nice little zippy dog. Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Sure its been said but i think its a lot more to do with the individual dog than the x or breed. Also a lot of variables will effect what suits best, from land type, hunting style etc to the owners personality. 2 Quote Link to post
roybo 2,873 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 I've been out with 2 dogs out of the same litter,and they are like chalk and cheese,so to say what's good (or not) just by what breeds are in there is daft. If 2 out of the same litter are so different how can you say that a particular cross will be a specialist in anything when the odds of every pup being the same are so massive. Just pick out of good parents doing what you want educate them ,and hope for the best 1 Quote Link to post
RossM 8,120 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Lurcher to Lurcher bred, 23 and a ball hair tts done ok on the rabbits. Retrieving a rabbit to johnnyboy....... 7 Quote Link to post
white van man 3,329 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 I'd say a whippet x for sure . I'm running a 3/4 line bred greyhound collie. Gives it everything but a little too big for the fields on my permissions. Maybe a nice beddy whippet Rob!! I know someone who has just had pups!!! Quote Link to post
Bosun11 537 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 I really don't think there is any type that can be called a 'specialist rabbit dog'. Almost any lurcher type can 'really turn it on', with the right owner getting the most from it. I do think this though, if i had the ground to do some serious numbers again, i'd be requiring two breeds, amongst others, in my rabbiting dog, whippet and saluki. A drop of each in the mix would have me feeling a whole lot more confident rearing my pup. Quote Link to post
BGD 6,436 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Funny that cos I'd have neither lol especially not them dreadful shivery whippets blood lol That's why you add the saluki, feathery ears keeps them warm and stops them shivering 3 Quote Link to post
Bosun11 537 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Funny that cos I'd have neither lol especially not them dreadful shivery whippets blood lol To be honest Doubleya, i like neither breed as they stand but if it was for rabbits ONLY i'd be happier with a DASH of both in the mix. Quote Link to post
forest of dean redneck 11,633 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Lurcher to Lurcher bred, 23 and a ball hair tts done ok on the rabbits. Retrieving a rabbit to johnnyboy....... Can't be johhnyboy too clean shaven,lol 1 Quote Link to post
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