Your opinion

[NIGHTSHADOW 3]

As you may be aware I am on the quest for a Collie/Greyhound for a protegee.

I've been offered a 50x50 CG. Both parents proven & I know the breeder.

Q] Opinions on 50x50 CG please for rabbitting & occassional fox. Stamina,training & obedience.

Can we confine this to straight forward opinion & not and up in argument amongst each other.

[shepp 2,285]

Mines easy to train but needs a lot of attention and can't be just left in the kennel for hours.

I don't really know how quick she is because she has'nt really started yet but i think her take off from standing is pretty good, she's also quite agile.

Shepp

[bill88 6]

My old man kept 1stx and 5/8x3/8,all his life,and he died at 73.He would not keep any other x.I have a 5/8x3/8 here who is semi retired,no world beater but an efficient worker on all quarry pre ban.My old man kept both, his thoughts were the 1stx more brains and stamina,5/8x3/8 more speed and drive.JMO

[rickardo 76]

IVE HAD A FEW C/G AND A FRIEND OF MINE WORKED THEM AND IF YOU WANT A ALLROUND DOG YOU CANT BEAT THEM , THEY WILL TAKE THE ODD HARE ,RETRIVE FOR THE GUN,LAMP BUNNIES,FOXES, AND FERRET WELL.. I HAVE HAD 1 3/4 G/C AND FOUND THIS TO BE A GOOD WORKER ASWELL..... THE ONLY THING I HAVE NOTICED WITH SOME OF THE ONES IVE HAD THEY NEED TO BE WORKED OR THEY WILL GET BORED , AND START PLAYIN UP..

[Guest bigredbusa]

ive always been led to believe collie has the brains and greyhound the speed , how can you go wrong? good luck

[NIGHTSHADOW 3]

Thanks for all comments, looks like I will be going with him tomorrow, to to pick it up,

[Guest markbrick1]

Thanks for all comments, looks like I will be going with him tomorrow, to to pick it up,

i wouldnt go for an half x, 3/4gh 1/4 collie is in my oppinion better,mark

[Guest SJM]

From my experience, stamina and brains are rarely lacking in collie/greyhounds, speed will be sufficient for rabbits, whether or not it takes foxes is down to the individual dog, Ive got one who will and one who wont. You cant beat them for general mooching around, but there are faster crosses if you are looking for something that can do a bit more than just rabbiting

[NIGHTSHADOW 3]

From my experience, stamina and brains are rarely lacking in collie/greyhounds, speed will be sufficient for rabbits, whether or not it takes foxes is down to the individual dog, Ive got one who will and one who wont. You cant beat them for general mooching around, but there are faster crosses if you are looking for something that can do a bit more than just rabbiting

 

General mooching is all the young lad is after dont wish to teach him bad habits ,until he can look after his self

[Guest SJM]

[NIGHTSHADOW 3]

I have a 3/4 greyhound 1/4 collie and in my opinion are a good all rounder

Thanks, hope the nail come OK