Saluki's and their crosses.

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Just now, Greb147 said:

How old is she now Tikka, lovely pair mate. 

7 

[thefensarefarbutistillgo 2,482]

[Greb147 6,809]

 

1 minute ago, thefensarefarbutistillgo said:

Nice pup mate, has he had it on any rabbits yet? 

Edited January 15, 2022 by Greb147

[thefensarefarbutistillgo 2,482]

15 minutes ago, Greb147 said:

 

Nice pup mate, has he had it on any rabbits yet? 

No don’t think so 

[Greb147 6,809]

To the lads who enter late, who on here have actually held their dogs back until they're 14-24 months old? 

And by holding back do you mean do actually nothing with them until that age, no rabbiting, no lamping, no runs on fresh cut fields? 

You absolve them from any sort of hunting until that age, it's not something I've ever done tbh. 

If so how do you think it benefits the dogs, don't you think wrapping them up until that age could lead to injuries, something that you're trying to protect them from? 

I mean surely that won't be building the tendon strength up like actual work that's done sensibly? 

[chartpolski 24,142]

5 minutes ago, Greb147 said:

To the lads who enter late, who on here have actually held their dogs back until they're 14-24 months old? 

And by holding back do you mean do actually nothing with them until that age, no rabbiting, no lamping, no runs on fresh cut fields? 

You absolve them from any sort of hunting until that age, it's not something I've ever done tbh. 

If so how do you think it benefits the dogs, don't you think wrapping them up until that age could lead to injuries, something that you're trying to protect them from? 

I mean surely that won't be building the tendon strength up like actual work that's done sensibly? 

"Sensibly" is the operative word  ! !

Starting a dog too young, or over matching a young dog can damage it physically and also mentally.

When to start a pup is a matter for the owner, they should have a good idea when they are ready.

My last Beddy type started at eight months and had a long and decent career.

My last deerhound type started at 12 month, and also had a long careeer.

They were different physically and mentally, the Beddy type matured far quicker.

So, I guess there's no real answer as to when you start a pup.

Cheers.

 

[Bangersanmash 3,048]

15 minutes ago, Greb147 said:

To the lads who enter late, who on here have actually held their dogs back until they're 14-24 months old? 

And by holding back do you mean do actually nothing with them until that age, no rabbiting, no lamping, no runs on fresh cut fields? 

You absolve them from any sort of hunting until that age, it's not something I've ever done tbh. 

If so how do you think it benefits the dogs, don't you think wrapping them up until that age could lead to injuries, something that you're trying to protect them from? 

I mean surely that won't be building the tendon strength up like actual work that's done sensibly? 

Are you still here ffs haven't you slept lol. 

[Greb147 6,809]

1 minute ago, chartpolski said:

"Sensibly" is the operative word  ! !

Starting a dog too young, or over matching a young dog can damage it physically and also mentally.

When to start a pup is a matter for the owner, they should have a good idea when they are ready.

My last Beddy type started at eight months and had a long and decent career.

My last deerhound type started at 12 month, and also had a long careeer.

They were different physically and mentally, the Beddy type matured far quicker.

So, I guess there's no real answer as to when you start a pup.

Cheers.

 

You just have to use your noggin don't you fella. 

I mean a big gangly deerhound type that is screaming out pup will mature a lot later than a beddy type or saluki type for that matter. 

I think the benefits of getting them out and about outweigh the risks of what if. 

Each to their own, some dogs are flying before they're 14-24 months but then again some are finished because stupid owners have ran them to death and sickened them. 

[Greb147 6,809]

4 minutes ago, Bangersanmash said:

Are you still here ffs haven't you slept lol. 

Not the best, bad night's kip. 

I'm working tonight as well, still, machines just plough on through.

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Just now, Greb147 said:

Not the best, bad night's kip. 

I'm working tonight as well, still, machines just plough on through.

A went out for a few jars an a boogie back home to snuggle up to wife wink an you was still ranting on abart abart what age to bring a saluki x on when thas not got one thas got a collie thing oh boy lol

[Greb147 6,809]

I'm disappointed in @mC HULL, I thought he'd be still plodding on gamely this morning.

I bet he's deep in REM, dreaming about his young chargers shoulder deep in the slop. 

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1 minute ago, Bangersanmash said:

A went out for a few jars an a boogie back home to snuggle up to wife wink an you was still ranting on abart abart what age to bring a saluki x on when thas not got one thas got a collie thing oh boy lol

Sounds like a right sesh that does..... For a grandad.

[low plains drifter 10,666]

52 minutes ago, Greb147 said:

Not the best, bad night's kip. 

I'm working tonight as well, still, machines just plough on through.

You'll never have a good nights sleep again 

You're being ordained into the realm of the slop skimmer that can run the tight unkempt pasture like a whippet but for longer sometimes 

There's no return, it's under your skin like maggots on meat 

Increase your water consumption, and take some deep slow breaths every night when  you wake up with chest stretching palpatations 20 minutes after falling semi asleep

 

[Greb147 6,809]

48 minutes ago, low plains drifter said:

You'll never have a good nights sleep again 

You're being ordained into the realm of the slop skimmer that can run the tight unkempt pasture like a whippet but for longer sometimes 

There's no return, it's under your skin like maggots on meat 

Increase your water consumption, and take some deep slow breaths every night when  you wake up with chest stretching palpatations 20 minutes after falling semi asleep

 

I just can't contain myself, I've got the Akita on a slip practicing some dummy runs, signs of rabbit everywhere but still, not a hare in sight. 

Edited January 15, 2022 by Greb147

[Greb147 6,809]

Out in the deep fog practicing my eye training methods, after today I can safely say I'd spot a hare a county or two away.