Saluki71 110 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 If this has been covered before I apologise, I haven't been on here for long. Which is the best coursing dog you've ever had the pleasure to see? also do you prefer dogs that box the hare or ones that look like they are tied to the hare like on a piece of string. I would be interested to read your views. Quote Link to post
low plains drifter 10,328 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I like a dog that uses tactics to suit the hare and the land, one that will close the gap as quickly as possible, try a strike then if the hare is'nt taken at the first attempt, like to see the dog stick tight and box if and when needed to contain the hare, but apply pressure and go up the gears try to out do the hare with bursts of intensity and agility to catch when the hare is still running strong 1 Quote Link to post
FERRETBOY 680 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I like a dog to wait for the hare to get closer. Drop to the ground so only it's head is visible through the grass. It has to wait for right moment and when the hare is close enough. It pounces. 1 Quote Link to post
Westyorkshire_lad 402 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 I would have to say a dog that's up and at them type pressure on it straight away aggressive style wanting to kill fast on field or fen, a dog that will go to any length to catch his quarry over walls fences through cover. 3 Quote Link to post
king 11,972 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 The best coursing dog that ever lived was owned by. R.t from Leeds. Bred by s.m from Bradford. Who had the bitch from p.w from Glasgow W.d from Doncaster owned the sire. 1 Quote Link to post
desertbred 5,490 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 A dog that can work any hare on any land in any conditions puts the hare where it wants it to go and is ready willing and able to kill when it knows its right. 2 Quote Link to post
Phil Lloyd 10,738 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Never had the luxury, or opportunity,..to stand back and enjoy, the war of attrition and exciting match, twixt a skillful running dog and the hare... I've always wanted a chosen prey species,.. 'done and dusted',.. as soon as possible.. Therefore,.I rate a fast and capable killer, that is all over its hare, and who can bully her into making a fatal mistake. Such a serious type of lurcher will always draw admiring glances, but nowadays, it would be wasted on me... 9 Quote Link to post
desertbred 5,490 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 This is the subtle difference between Coursing and hunting. Hunting is to put food on the table or should be it shouldnt be about big numbers to gain fame . The same coursing should be exactly that a dog running game on a level playing field pitting the skills of each species against the other ,the kill is the possible end result but not the main result .That is also the difference between coursing and matching one is about the skill the other is dependant on the kill. 5 Quote Link to post
desertdog 149 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 I like my quarry close,if you want to eat it get on it,no point in watching a dog through field glasses,with the good looking long coursing type comes the undesirables,and "my dogs better than your dog"syndrome,there would be a million lads who'd say yes I have the best coursing dog in the country,no doubt there have been some good dogs about,but hard to say who's had what,atb dd Quote Link to post
Marvel 469 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 The best coursing dog that ever lived was owned by. R.t from Leeds. Bred by s.m from Bradford. Who had the bitch from p.w from Glasgow W.d from Doncaster owned the sire. I was just about to say that 1 Quote Link to post
Saluki246 1,053 Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) This is the subtle difference between Coursing and hunting. Hunting is to put food on the table or should be it shouldnt be about big numbers to gain fame . The same coursing should be exactly that a dog running game on a level playing field pitting the skills of each species against the other ,the kill is the possible end result but not the main result .That is also the difference between coursing and matching one is about the skill the other is dependant on the kill. That is all i hunt for these days, for the pot and to feed my dogs. If i get one, great, if not, no big deal. I am not a mad courser and don't match, not for me. I love pure salukis and they for the passed while, do me. Edited August 4, 2017 by Saluki246 Quote Link to post
trigger2 3,133 Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 there was a bitch called foxy owned by c.n that one alot of competitions i think she won something like 30 drew 2 so the dog was unbeaten for a long stretch now that to me says a good dog. the daywalkers will probably disagree but to me thats some feat. Quote Link to post
C.green 3,229 Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 there was a bitch called foxy owned by c.n that one alot of competitions i think she won something like 30 drew 2 so the dog was unbeaten for a long stretch now that to me says a good dog. the daywalkers will probably disagree but to me thats some feat. I think c.n says himself it wasn't his best bitch just maybe the toughest. Matched twice in a week few times. As for the best we all need different things some lads are running fenced in paddocks or flinty downs some are lucky to run a dozen hares a season some are running that a day. Lot of variables the best for one man might be useless for another. 3 Quote Link to post
shaaark 10,704 Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) The best coursing dog that ever lived was owned by. R.t from Leeds. Bred by s.m from Bradford. Who had the bitch from p.w from Glasgow W.d from Doncaster owned the sire. Was the bitch a littermate to nick nack paddy wack's litter that he bred down from alphabetti spaghetti's brother's bitch, that was mated to 'jack the farmyard accident's' litter brother, owned by some CASH FLEECING LYING c**t, that always seem to have a litter EXACTLY how you wanted it to be bred? Edited August 4, 2017 by shaaark 5 1 Quote Link to post
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