Thinking Of Getting A Lurcher Pup

[Casso 1,261]

Take an old timer from a shelter,

he/she will be no bother in the house and the buzz you'll get seeing their eyes light up every time you step inside a field will be reward in itself ,

[M-Dog 1]

Hi everyone, thank you all for your advice, will definitely take it all on board, Its a pain replying because all my posts have to be approved before posting up. Sounds like either a beddy grey or beddy whippet would be best for me, Aussie Whip I will defo work it, like I said will be nothing major just on the weekends and some evenings, I have bought a book called understanding the working lurcher by Jackie Drakeford that I am currently reading. I'm not going to be one of these lazy irresponsible owners that's for sure. Thanks again for all your replies guys

[bird 9,970]

Take an old timer from a shelter,

he/she will be no bother in the house and the buzz you'll get seeing their eyes light up every time you step inside a field will be reward in itself ,

spot on, my old dog Bryn 10 in sep , dont work now as such =lamping as he lost his pace a bit , but the old bugger will still go after any rabbit he sees in the day , you can have that old bugger if you want, free to good home lol

[gnipper 6,529]

One thing I'd take into consideration first is have you got enough work for it? The way rabbit numbers are locally I wouldn't take on a lurcher and the highly strung pain in the arse I've already got is getting worse with lack of work. Can't even give the mad b*****d away either.

[slip lead 862]

Have a look on whipppet rescue website,always plenty of lovely examples of all ages.

 

Never seen a whippet that wouldn't give its all in the field.

[slip lead 862]

 

Just Whippets rescue uk

Edited August 16, 2017 by slip lead

[bird 9,970]

One thing I'd take into consideration first is have you got enough work for it? The way rabbit numbers are locally I wouldn't take on a lurcher and the highly strung pain in the arse I've already got is getting worse with lack of work. Can't even give the mad b*****d away either.

funny thing to day , i was talking to a couple who were thinking of getting couple retired x racing greyhounds as pets, as they wanted nice easy dogs to walk and keep in there house. they liked old Bryn my 1x collie x grey , they took shine to him , thought my 1x gsd x grey Buck was ok but bit to big for in the house. i was just about to say to them, Buck as docile as a greyhound at home and on the walks , when a squirrel or a rabbit , not quite sure ran across the track to the field , Buck went like rocket after it and jumped a 5 bar gate all happened very quick , the couple said good God , greyhounds dont do that do they , i said no dont worry they great dogs and make very good pets , it just that mad bugger lol . yeh mate lurchers are always up for a run or to, even old Bryn he had a quick run as well , but thought feck it , i aint going over 5bar gate though