jam1e 12 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) Hi folks, I'm from the Stratford on Avon area, and looking for a straight Bedlington Whippet X. As in not bedlington whippet x with a Whippet. If that makes sense.... Must be a bitch pup. Mostly for a pet living inside the house. But if she takes to it, with some training, i'd like to take her shooting with me. Although that's not the main purpose. A family pet to join our young Spaniel mix, since we've lost both a 'Beddy Whippet' and a 'Whippet cross' both from Cancer, albeit, they were not young dogs. But very much missed by my whole family... I must point out that were not after any other breed, and were looking for a bitch that will be around the 18" to 20" to the shoulder. (Not higher to the shoulder as i first stated. Although 22" would be fine" Apologies for my lack of knowledge...) We've had most of our dogs from the rescue centers, so would welcome some constructive advice regarding buying a good pup, and avoiding any of the pitfalls... Cheers Jamie Edited January 23, 2018 by jam1e I Stated around 24" to the shoulder. Clearly too high.18-20 inch is fine... Quote Link to post
shaaark 10,869 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 As above mate, most beddy/whippet bitches end up around the 19" tts mark, some a bit smaller, genuine 1st cross bedlington/whippets that is Quote Link to post
PJCaswell 114 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 I think you are after a Bedlington Greyhound 'first cross'. But even then it wont make 24" more like 20-22". Bedlington Greyhound x are fabulous - personally I can't see the point in any other kind of lurcher to share a home with. They are hard as nails out, and soft as a kitten in the home. Bedlington Greyhound 'first cross' are hard to find. My only advice is to try to find the bitch EARLY- you want to get the pup at 8 weeks because first cross Bedlington need to be socialised EARLY; and make sure you see both parents if you can, but make sure you see and if possible handle the Bedlington parent which must be from working stock. Remember the point of a Bedlington Greyhound x is the terrier. Some people like a 1/4 Bedlington but you are losing a lot of terrier to not gain that much greyhound. Anything under 1/4 is is a gamble - it might work out but its unlikely you will have the Bedlington spirit. 1 Quote Link to post
Jerry71 269 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Like above a first x bedyxwhippet will b around 19"and if your wanting bigger I'd look at greyhound x bedlington. If looking at litters you want to see the bedlington and whippet or greyhound parents, hopefully both will be working and if looking at a first x they will all be ruff coated, if they is smooth coated pups then your not looking at a first x. My opinion you can get no better lurchers than bedlington first x greyhound and the whippet x makes ideal small lurcher. Problem is the folk breeding this x for money and no thought at all about the pups, which is a great shame. Luckily they is still some folk who breed to keep a good line going and it's one of these I'd seek out if I was you. I'm sure someone on here as a litter now, a bedlington lurcher will do gun work and every thing else you want from a lurcher, atb Quote Link to post
darbo 4,776 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 If you go on facebook on the bedlington /whippet appreciation group you will find one no doubt. If its just a pet your after generally speaking there are plenty on there that breed from pets.atb. Quote Link to post
jam1e 12 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Thanks for the advice folks. I think i over stated the size. I'd be happy with the 'right bitch' to be anywhere from 18" to "24". I've been advised to go for a 'David Hancock' dog due to reputation. I've no doubt his dogs are first class. But at £500 to £600 they should be first class.... Should i be speaking to David Hancock, or are there other breeders, with a less known name, but breed just as good bitches/dogs?? Advice appreciated.. Cheers Jamie 2 Quote Link to post
stumfelter 3,034 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Doesn't Hancock just breed collie crosses? Quote Link to post
darbo 4,776 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, stumfelter said: Doesn't Hancock just breed collie crosses? i think he has cast the line waiting for the bites lol. 1 Quote Link to post
Black neck 16,030 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 16 minutes ago, jam1e said: Thanks for the advice folks. I think i over stated the size. I'd be happy with the 'right bitch' to be anywhere from 18" to "24". I've been advised to go for a 'David Hancock' dog due to reputation. I've no doubt his dogs are first class. But at £500 to £600 they should be first class.... Should i be speaking to David Hancock, or are there other breeders, with a less known name, but breed just as good bitches/dogs?? Advice appreciated.. Cheers Jamie Yes David will sort you out 24 inch genuine half x Quote Link to post
nothernlite 18,089 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Now that's designer .dog your looking for thete a prick.on that beddy whippet appreciation group breeding so called beddy whippet every 2 week puppy farming c..t 1 Quote Link to post
Black neck 16,030 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, nothernlite said: Now that's designer .dog your looking for thete a prick.on that beddy whippet appreciation group breeding so called beddy whippet every 2 week puppy farming c..t He works them all tho Quote Link to post
forest of dean redneck 11,648 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 49 minutes ago, jam1e said: Thanks for the advice folks. I think i over stated the size. I'd be happy with the 'right bitch' to be anywhere from 18" to "24". I've been advised to go for a 'David Hancock' dog due to reputation. I've no doubt his dogs are first class. But at £500 to £600 they should be first class.... Should i be speaking to David Hancock, or are there other breeders, with a less known name, but breed just as good bitches/dogs?? Advice appreciated.. Cheers Jamie Who told you they were that much ? Quote Link to post
jam1e 12 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the replies folks. I'm not into expensive dogs for the sake of it. It's more a case of not wanting to buy a beddy/Whippet at a high price, just to find out it's a huge dog, and not what i was after. Although at that stage me and my family would love it too much to return it... Hence getting it right the first time.. And 'Puppy Farming C****' are not what i'm after, or the type of person i'd want to hand over my hard earned cash for..... Edited January 23, 2018 by jam1e Poor spelling. Quote Link to post
jam1e 12 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, forest of dean redneck said: Who told you they were that much ? That my be my ignorance.... His site states the dog breed and gives a number in brackets next to it, but no £ sign? Always 500 this 500 that. I presumed that was the cost... Quote Link to post
Black neck 16,030 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 To be honest mate you don't come across as a worker of dogs not saying you ain't it just don't look that way by your post you won't get put on to any litters why do you want a first x bed whip 1 Quote Link to post
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