this sites terrible!!!!!!

[woz 260]

hello all, for the last ten years or so i havnt bothered with lamping dogs just had my rifles...now after reading the many posts im getting the erge to get another running dog...i would like a lamping dog to take rabbits...not to worried about running foxes.i am totally out of touch as to what to get and who to speak too?? i had my last bitch for years and years and really she showed me the ropes.even when she was anciant. stick thin and had to be lifted over fences she would still get 4 or 5 in a night.so what im saying is.....what breed....how old ie do i buy a pup and bring it on myself...or do i get somthing already up and going..will pay decent money as its works out to very little over years to come..but i dont want to buy and sell dogs to find the right one.......whats ya views chaps......

[Guest Frank]

Get a pup at 6 to 8 weeks from where you can see both parents work. If you like their running style and the dogs are well known, dont delay in booking a pup.

 

Good luck.

[earth&hounds 94]

hello all, for the last ten years or so i havnt bothered with lamping dogs just had my rifles...now after reading the many posts im getting the erge to get another running dog...i would like a lamping dog to take rabbits...not to worried about running foxes.i am totally out of touch as to what to get and who to speak too?? i had my last bitch for years and years and really she showed me the ropes.even when she was anciant. stick thin and had to be lifted over fences she would still get 4 or 5 in a night.so what im saying is.....what breed....how old ie do i buy a pup and bring it on myself...or do i get somthing already up and going..will pay decent money as its works out to very little over years to come..but i dont want to buy and sell dogs to find the right one.......whats ya views chaps......

you wont go far wrong with collie greyhound dont do saluki cross never rated them (sorry saluki lovers) if your just bunny bashing 3/4 greyhound 1/4 collie or beddy greyhound

[Paul in North Lincs 15]

Good to hear you are getting thebug again mate!!!!

 

 

for an all rounder ........as mentioned the above will be perfect.

 

Depending on the terraine you will be working.......in close quarters..small padocks and small field.......then a smaller lurcher for more explosive speed would be ideal ......beddy wippet, with a splash of collie in.....for large arable land perhaps something abit racer with more averages of grey in it......

 

I have a greyhound bull cross...with only a splash of bull in...only 242 TTS quick as stinkl...brilliant on rabbits....and enough fuel in the tank for something bigger should the need arise.

 

Good luck with finding a dog...

 

Personally I would get a pup....................I always find it very rewarding see you pup start to work after months of training :thumbs:

 

When it all comes together..........its magic.

 

Get a pup now....and it will be ready for a run next season :thumbs:

[woz 260]

cheers chaps........will wait for new year to pass and start having a serious look round...what sort of money would you pay for a good pup with good working parents??????

[Paul in North Lincs 15]

cheers chaps........will wait for new year to pass and start having a serious look round...what sort of money would you pay for a good pup with good working parents??????

 

anywhere from 100 - £300

 

 

 

.................I paid £75 for my current bitch...... and she's turning out to be a belter.

 

just proves that more expence dosn't always equal guaranteed quality

[gtomo 4]

I think with a collie grey you cant go wrong mate and they will take the bigger game to mate if you get a good one

Edited December 19, 2007 by gtomo

[poacher9991 10]

GET A PUP MATE OLDER DOGS ARE MUCH MORE HARD WORK I RECKON YOU CAN BRING A PUP UP HOW YOU WANT

[mistwalker 0]

I'd say a collie cross, 1/2 or 3/4 would both do for what you want and they'll take the training a lot easier than most others. Beddy crosses are spot on for rabbits too, but can be a bit strong willed and not always ideal if you've not trained one before/ for a while (imo). Or you could just blow the lot out the water and get a pup from someone who's bred a proven worker to a proven worker.

Whatever, you end up being owned by - good luck and welcome back

[shotgunwilly 177]

if your looken a good nights lamping you will need somthing thats going to last a good night,for talk sake a 3/4 greyhound 1/4 collie are known to blow up you dont want to be carrying an oxygen tank around with you all night.The dog im lamping at the moment is saluki x irish terrer she is of one of the best hunting strains in Ireland she is retired from hares at 6 (she well still deck a hare) and she will kill you 20 to 30 rabbits in a good a night no problem.

[woz 260]

iv had suluki x's before and was quite impressed may be a little strong willed but the one i had would run until it fell over from exhaustion.to be honest i havnt got a clue what to go for.the good news is the idea has been passed by the mrs!!!!!!!!!.

[bowers1986 3]

Get yourself a Saluki Greyhound

[gizmo 1]

def a first cross colly greyhound has speed brians wat else you need wish you luck on finding one

[stringer9 0]

id go personally with a w half gre x quater whippet and quater collie. good to hear yer back. this world can always do with a new hunter, there are enough of them antis!!!!

[fielder 18]

if your looken a good nights lamping you will need somthing thats going to last a good night,for talk sake a 3/4 greyhound 1/4 collie are known to blow up you dont want to be carrying an oxygen tank around with you all night.The dog im lamping at the moment is saluki x irish terrer she is of one of the best hunting strains in Ireland she is retired from hares at 6 (she well still deck a hare) and she will kill you 20 to 30 rabbits in a good a night no problem.

Interesting cross, do you have any pictures?