Beginners Running Dog

[roybo 2,873]

I think a lot of the bad press for saluki types originally comes from the fact that in the early days they were used exclusively by the coursing lads that only needed a point and slip dog and obedience was low down on the list of traits needed so anybody seeing one in the field would comment on the dogs stamina determination good feet and in the next breath say it was a thick fukcer though .... As time has moved on and more people have utilised the breed people have realised they ain't as thick as most thought and with a bit of work they train up the same as any other breed used up in making a lurcher .......

yes all that and the fact that they are sold on as soon as they get beat ,by some egotistical owners,and don't take bad treatment well or being passed on,from pillar to post.

I personally wouldn't discount a dog because it had a breed in it ,particularly one that can bring so much

[Furbs 2]

Anyone had a hancook lurcher ?

[stevo79 569]

Anyone had a hancook lurcher ?

My pal I go out withs got one. Really good dog

[terryd 8,603]

A tight wired strung out owner will have the same kind of dog .A laid back patient knowledgeable owner invariably have decent balanced dogs around them irrespective of the breed,

that explains it

[morton 5,368]

Just after reading the lad from Kents post, what's everyone's view on a beginners running dog. Bit of an all rounder. I'd say a begginer wouldn't go far wrong with a whippet or a whippet based lurcher. Atb

An ideal mutt for a beginner is one that can bend and adapt to the novice owner and still hunt and catch,a mutt that can receive the wrong type of education and learn to ignore it and hunt instinctively.Id not want a Whippety more of a Collie infused tried and tested lineage,something possibly to good for the average novice that will educate the owner more than it,s educated.

[FUJI 17,327]

Likes been said beginner or not,it all depends what "trade" you have intended for your pooch,an electrician would be no good with a saw now would he or an electrician with a bag of nails & a hammer lol..starting out with a "purpose" fit dog whatever the breed would be more than a sensible thing to do..not everyone is rabbit obsessed me included lol,they bore the f***ing life out of me if I'm honest,I'd not be f****d if I never caught another single one in my life haha

[Fieldsporthunter 1,864]

 

Just after reading the lad from Kents post, what's everyone's view on a beginners running dog. Bit of an all rounder. I'd say a begginer wouldn't go far wrong with a whippet or a whippet based lurcher. Atb

 

An ideal mutt for a beginner is one that can bend and adapt to the novice owner and still hunt and catch,a mutt that can receive the wrong type of education and learn to ignore it and hunt instinctively.Id not want a Whippety more of a Collie infused tried and tested lineage,something possibly to good for the average novice that will educate the owner more than it,s educated.

Totally agree, I've had dogs around me all my life and they are still educating me.

[Blueboybilly 164]

Got to be pure Whippet or potentially a Grew. I can only speak of my own experience of training a ped whip from 7 weeks old but you can get them to sit, stay, recall (to the whistle), walk at heal, retrieve to hand reliably with a normal amount of training.

I am stoked with my ped whippet and I think that I will always run one for the rest of my life. Cracking little dogs.

The only problem is that they are a bit shivery and won't work all night on a freezing night January but that's when I take the beddy x grey/whip on her own.

Edited May 15, 2016 by Blueboybilly

[artic 595]

I'd say first of all have you had a good think about owing one. What you going to use it for? A fashion statement hanging about in the town centre with a can of special brew to hand, roaming the countryside with no permission, a family pet, or per/worker?

 

No joking around the first two are genuine reasons why some aquire these type of dogs. I'd say really look into what you are going to use it for, type of ground and size of fields you have around you. You enjoy lamping, ferreting or just attending shows etc.. Can you afford the keep of the dog as vet bills will creep in owning a working dog. Do you have the time and patience to train your pup. Kennel or keep it inside. Do you work and have time to come back and relieve your pup, or consider a dog sitter.

 

Then the search of a decent pup is on. Who will you buy it from, word of mouth if you're luck enough and trusted, or gamble your money on Pre loved litter.

 

Once you've done your homework then consider the type of dog that suits your needs.

 

I'd take most comments about certain types of working dogs with a pinch of salt.

 

Seeing is believing.

[shaaark 10,907]

Got to be pure Whippet or potentially a Grew. I can only speak of my own experience of training a ped whip from 7 weeks old but you can get them to sit, stay, recall (to the whistle), walk at heal, retrieve to hand reliably with a normal amount of training.

I am stoked with my ped whippet and I think that I will always run one for the rest of my life. Cracking little dogs.

The only problem is that they are a bit shivery and won't work all night on a freezing night January but that's when I take the beddy x grey/whip on her own.

You'd not find me walking about all night on a freezing night in january either! Lol