Hello it’s been a while

[Chevy Chase 77]

2 hours ago, breeze said:

There you go Chevy.... Both bred out of greyhound bitches 

I didn’t disagree with what you said I only stated that it was probably easier to source a stud that as you put, competed at the highest level than most bitches you could get your hands on. And of course the majority of first cross litters have the greyhound as the dam no matter what the sire is.
 

There probably aren’t many scenarios in which it would be feasible to have the greyhound as the sire especially if pastoral/terrier or bull type bitches being the dam 

[breeze 1,288]

19 hours ago, Chevy Chase said:

I didn’t disagree with what you said I only stated that it was probably easier to source a stud that as you put, competed at the highest level than most bitches you could get your hands on. And of course the majority of first cross litters have the greyhound as the dam no matter what the sire is.
 

There probably aren’t many scenarios in which it would be feasible to have the greyhound as the sire especially if pastoral/terrier or bull type bitches being the dam 

I know mate.... Lol

It was just a tongue in cheek comment. Totally agree with your reasoning behind the greyhound stud.... But I'd still prefer to use a bitch greyhound lol

[Sirius 1,391]

I can’t say I am too taken on first x  collie types as often the litters are very variable imo. Tend to have always opted/ended up with a more Lurcher x Lurcher breeding with a large dollop of collie in the mix.

Few old pics, all dead now except the black and white dog.

Edited July 30 by Sirius

[OldPhil 5,654]

In my opinion,...most pastoral F1 Hybrids can usually be improved upon....

 

Edited July 30 by OldPhil

[Marvel 469]

On 27/07/2024 at 09:44, forest of dean redneck said:

I’ve had a search on here and think it was  5/8 collie 3/8 grey ? I can’t find the breeder but think it was the ones sesku and border Scott had a pup from ?

Think that’s right

[breeze 1,288]

14 hours ago, Sirius said:

I can’t say I am too taken on first x  collie types as often the litters are very variable imo. Tend to have always opted/ended up with a more Lurcher x Lurcher breeding with a large dollop of collie in the mix.

Few old pics, all dead now except the black and white dog.

Sirius.... On another note, do you ever see anything of old Hedgesteeper ( Ivan) anymore? 

Nice pics above by the way 

[Sirius 1,391]

40 minutes ago, breeze said:

Sirius.... On another note, do you ever see anything of old Hedgesteeper ( Ivan) anymore? 

Nice pics above by the way 

I occasionally speak with him, he moved a few years back. 

[Sirius 1,391]

On 28/07/2024 at 20:37, dytkos said:

He's ok, not done as much as as I should have with him tbh.

Cheers, D.

I must say the same with this one, nothing like I used to do. He’s handy though, works the lamp well and is strong and easy to train.
This season is looking good as my sons motivated to get out on the lamp and I have picked up some good ground!

I would love to see a few more pics of your dog. I wonder if any others are on here from that litter!

[shaaark 10,691]

Some really nice looking dogs on here, fellas.

Got to say, as really versatile, fridge fillers,  greyhound/collie/whippet types are hard to beat.

Edited July 30 by shaaark

[OldPhil 5,654]

On 30/07/2024 at 21:57, shaaark said:

Some really nice looking dogs on here, fellas.

Got to say, as really versatile, fridge fillers,  greyhound/collie/whippet types are hard to beat.

I would agree,.. and if you search around for the right types, they can be ideal for the rabbiting job.  

 

 

 

 

Edited August 2 by OldPhil

[breeze 1,288]

22 hours ago, OldPhil said:

I would agree,.. and if you search around for the right types, they can be ideal for the rabbiting job.  

Phil.... And a few other bits and bobs if you get the right one 

[OldPhil 5,654]

On 31/07/2024 at 07:52, breeze said:

Phil.... And a few other bits and bobs if you get the right one 

Yes , I've heard that

Nowadays, I mainly use my old' un's for flushing quarry to the guns,.. or following up wounded game..

These smaller type lurchers seem to work well in dense woodland, and they can get into places fairly easy..

 

 

 

 

Edited August 2 by OldPhil

[nothernlite 18,075]

On 30/07/2024 at 21:57, shaaark said:

Some really nice looking dogs on here, fellas.

Got to say, as really versatile, fridge fillers,  greyhound/collie/whippet types are hard to beat.

No there no easy to beat

[shaaark 10,691]

2 hours ago, nothernlite said:

No there no easy to beat

OK, to put it another way, I find that type to be very useful, and a type I get on with. 

[nothernlite 18,075]

8 minutes ago, shaaark said:

OK, to put it another way, I find that type to be very useful, and a type I get on with.