3rd time lucky, we’re off the mark

[Samrog 425]

Been out for an hour tonight, after 2 blanks I’ve waited for the right conditions and I chose tonight, slight drizzle and wind blowing and now we’re up and running, 3rd time lucky. I know any Lurcher should catch a rabbit but I’m proud of my dog he bought them back alive, near enough straight back to me (little bit of showing off from him)  Praised him to high heaven, I must admit after I took them he wanted to get at them again before they went in me ruck sack I told him a stern leave it but he tried it, I suppose to be expected at first?  The dogs  11 months old next week so very early days and won’t be out on the lamp for another week or so but I’m very pleased. He caught 2 out of 4 tonight and the ones he missed it was almost like he was too fast for them and didn’t quite know when to hit the brakes I’m sure he’ll learn this better. Dropped the rabbits at my cousins house and they’re having rabbit stew tomorrow. Brilliant. These are first kill for my dog and the first catch for me about 15 years since I was a kid and our last old lurchers were able before they passed away. Dogs having some extra meat with his tea and I’m having a beer. Cheers all. 

[Black neck 15,979]

Well done mate  

[shaaark 10,786]

Nice one, mate.  Just keep him off those 'big' rabbits, 'if' one should appear in the beam. 

I do like the look of that dog, cracker. 

Edited November 30, 2021 by shaaark

[green lurchers 16,667]

Well done the dog  

[brambles 3,249]

Spot on mate, great feeling when things fall into place  

[Ferretman65 2,250]

Good one mate keep it going well done 

[Samrog 425]

1 hour ago, shaaark said:

Nice one, mate.  Just keep him off those 'big' rabbits, 'if' one should appear in the beam. 

I do like the look of that dog, cracker. 

I don’t ever want to lamp one to be honest. Would love to watch him race one daytime in the future maybe. 

Edited November 30, 2021 by Samrog

[Samrog 425]

59 minutes ago, shaaark said:

Nice one, mate.  Just keep him off those 'big' rabbits, 'if' one should appear in the beam. 

I do like the look of that dog, cracker. 

And thank you, he’s just my type Im very fond of him. 

[shaaark 10,786]

13 minutes ago, Samrog said:

And thank you, he’s just my type Im very fond of him. 

Looks a belter, to be honest. 

[mC HULL 12,531]

1 hour ago, Samrog said:

Been out for an hour tonight, after 2 blanks I’ve waited for the right conditions and I chose tonight, slight drizzle and wind blowing and now we’re up and running, 3rd time lucky. I know any Lurcher should catch a rabbit but I’m proud of my dog he bought them back alive, near enough straight back to me (little bit of showing off from him)  Praised him to high heaven, I must admit after I took them he wanted to get at them again before they went in me ruck sack I told him a stern leave it but he tried it, I suppose to be expected at first?  The dogs  11 months old next week so very early days and won’t be out on the lamp for another week or so but I’m very pleased. He caught 2 out of 4 tonight and the ones he missed it was almost like he was too fast for them and didn’t quite know when to hit the brakes I’m sure he’ll learn this better. Dropped the rabbits at my cousins house and they’re having rabbit stew tomorrow. Brilliant. These are first kill for my dog and the first catch for me about 15 years since I was a kid and our last old lurchers were able before they passed away. Dogs having some extra meat with his tea and I’m having a beer. Cheers all. 

gets started does 2 lol he ill be away now mate 

[OldPhil 5,795]

19 minutes ago, Samrog said:

And thank you, he’s just my type Im very fond of him. 

If you genuinely like a dog, you are half way there...

[Samrog 425]

10 hours ago, OldPhil said:

If you genuinely like a dog, you are half way there...

i think i'll only have rough haired running dogs. Just something my old man had ingrained on me. This dog has been brilliant though hes eager to please, eager to work and soft as muck round the nieces and nephews as are most lurchers mind you. Dropped on quite lucky i think. cheers 

[LuckyLamper 55]

Well done lad! Dogs looks a cracker what’s he bred?

[Samrog 425]

1 hour ago, LuckyLamper said:

Well done lad! Dogs looks a cracker what’s he bred?

Thanks mate im not sure the percentages. Hes lurcher to lurcher mostly Beddy grey. Drop of whippet in there and splash of lakey in the original beddy.  Quite the cocktail. 

Edited December 1, 2021 by Samrog

[sandymere 8,263]

Good stuff ,  and I'll 2nd that its easier to work a dog you like and easier to get the best out of it. Keep giving it as much as an edge as u can for a few outings to build confidence  

Edited December 1, 2021 by sandymere