Jax13 251 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Gents, how common or likely would it be to see Ridgeback introduced into a lurcher line about 13 years ago? The reason I ask is we rescued a Ridgeback at about 6 - 8 months old that was a nervous wreck an a bag of bones just about 13 years ago. Unfortunately we lost her to kidney failure middle of last year and she became the best dog anyone could ask for (after being on the verge of being put down at 5 years old due to a few aggressive outbursts. Luckily, but somewhat reluctantly after she got a good pasting and put on final warning she came good and was an absolute delight to be around.) She wasn't a true Ridgeback but we could never work out what sort of cross she was, she had a small tuft rather than a pronounced ridge was very Sandy in colour rather than red and wasn't properly Ridgeback shaped. She was also extremely quick with a great prey drive. I'm beginning to wonder if she was the result of a lurcher Ridgeback cross of some description, maybe a litter bred for bigger, tastier things that bunnies! Quote Link to post
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 It's certainly possible. I bet there aren't many crosses that haven't been experimented with over the years. Any pics? Quote Link to post
redquil 219 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 There was some bred may be around that time for sure. Over in NE I think. Can mind been told of them. Some tale of a huntsman who owed the sire which was either full RB or a half cross. Never seen the dogs but was told by a reliable source.atb Quote Link to post
DazAllison1 556 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Im sure minshaw stuff got ridgeback in it Quote Link to post
Bosun11 537 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Maybe about 15 or so years ago i seen a litter of dogs that had both Ridgeback and bull blood. They were very good but its not an experiment i'd be in a rush to replicate. Quote Link to post
frankel 2,123 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Im sure minshaw stuff got ridgeback in itnever heard of this before, unless newly introduced. Can't see it though. Quote Link to post
Chid 6,586 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Im sure minshaw stuff got ridgeback in it Im sure minshaw stuff got ridgeback in itnever heard of this before, unless newly introduced. Can't see it though. Could you be thinking of munchy , snoopdogs lurcher ? It had both ridgeback and minshaw stuff in it Quote Link to post
Chid 6,586 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Didn't you have one years back chid? yes 5 Quote Link to post
Jax13 251 Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Most of the pictures of her I've got easy access to are similar to these ones! https://www.dropbox.com/s/cg0ke6kwmydrp08/20121120_000320.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/5lk3azmfurfzjq7/IMG00016-20100216-2237.jpg?dl=0 To be fair, she loved a sofa! https://www.dropbox.com/s/ld1aty1047dtodq/IMG00191-20101006-1657.jpg?dl=0 Quote Link to post
Jax13 251 Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Didn't you have one years back chid?yes She wasnt quite as broad across the shoulder as that to be honest so I don't think there was bull in her. If you pinned each of her features to a breed you would say she had a Ridgeback, lab, gt dane and greyhound in her, but realistically that isn't gonna be in the slightest bit likely! Quote Link to post
Daniel cain 46,095 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Owains bitch was a real strong looking thing.rip Hilga.atb dc Quote Link to post
Chid 6,586 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Didn't you have one years back chid?yes She wasnt quite as broad across the shoulder as that to be honest so I don't think there was bull in her. If you pinned each of her features to a breed you would say she had a Ridgeback, lab, gt dane and greyhound in her, but realistically that isn't gonna be in the slightest bit likely! that one didnt have bull in ... it was half ridgeback half greyhound Quote Link to post
THLpatrick 555 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Had one it was shit Quote Link to post
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