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[sighthound1811 6]

got a greyhound myself ...but outta the blue av been offered a young lurcher whos just started to catch rabbits, had a look at him an let him an my dog off to have a sniff about an both were really relaxed an happy in each others company..(wife has aggreed ) people who have him basically cant be f*"%ed wi the hassle of havin a dog ..the guy says hes a salukixwhippetXwhippetxgreyhound, the dog is about 23"-24"tts quite slim an lacking any hard packed muscle(lack of execise) an a year old..anybody had this type tell me what to expect(size,temperament etc etc) ...sorry dont have any pics..any info would be grate..thanks chris

Edited August 16, 2008 by sighthound1811

[sighthound1811 6]

you got any experience wi these dogs bud???? a think it would be a wee cracker..

[dawnraider 2]

i got a beddy whippetxsaluki grey and i hold high hopes for him,he is 8 months and 20"tts ,a good nose,and a good turn of pace,cant wait to see what the future holds,brilliant temperament with outher dogs and the kids in all i dont think you will go far wrong

[sighthound1811 6]

thanks a just wanted to know what am letting myself in for...any other comments or info on this type of lurcher would be appreciated..thanks chris..

[sighthound1811 6]

thanks for the replys

[Guest SJM]

saluki/grey x whippet/grey can be a really good cross if you get the saluki stamina and whippet/greyhound speed

[Guest ferretlad]

If i were you i would take this dog if you have the time for it. My mate has one of the same breeding and its a smashing little dog for Rabbits, his dog get's on great with other dog's and no bother with his kids

[skycat 6,174]

If you take the dog on then you'll need to get it fit before you can do any hunting with it. First off worm it, trim its claws: (bet they overgrown if it hasn't had any exercise), then start walking it, not running it, but walking it on the lead: 3 miles a day to begin with, then gradually more. Watch out its pads don't get sore if its not used to walking on roads. Don't let it tear about like a lunatic for at least 3 weeks or it'll damage its tendons and muscles. Let it off the lead for the first time in an enclosed area in case it buggers off: by the way, the lead walking to begin with will help you build up a bond with the dog, as long as you talk to it as your'e walking along. Make sure you play with it as much as possible at home and work on its recall. There's too much to say in a short post but the above tips are the basic ones. Hope this helps.

[simba 1]

If you take the dog on then you'll need to get it fit before you can do any hunting with it. First off worm it, trim its claws: (bet they overgrown if it hasn't had any exercise), then start walking it, not running it, but walking it on the lead: 3 miles a day to begin with, then gradually more. Watch out its pads don't get sore if its not used to walking on roads. Don't let it tear about like a lunatic for at least 3 weeks or it'll damage its tendons and muscles. Let it off the lead for the first time in an enclosed area in case it buggers off: by the way, the lead walking to begin with will help you build up a bond with the dog, as long as you talk to it as your'e walking along. Make sure you play with it as much as possible at home and work on its recall. There's too much to say in a short post but the above tips are the basic ones. Hope this helps.

 

 

good advise mate hope he takes it couldnt have said it better myself hope the dog does well for you mate ...

[OHIO STEVE 11]

If you take the dog on then you'll need to get it fit before you can do any hunting with it. First off worm it, trim its claws: (bet they overgrown if it hasn't had any exercise), then start walking it, not running it, but walking it on the lead: 3 miles a day to begin with, then gradually more. Watch out its pads don't get sore if its not used to walking on roads. Don't let it tear about like a lunatic for at least 3 weeks or it'll damage its tendons and muscles. Let it off the lead for the first time in an enclosed area in case it buggers off: by the way, the lead walking to begin with will help you build up a bond with the dog, as long as you talk to it as your'e walking along. Make sure you play with it as much as possible at home and work on its recall. There's too much to say in a short post but the above tips are the basic ones. Hope this helps.

good post

[sighthound1811 6]

thanks to ALL who replied an esp skycat for some good tips.. al stick some pics of him an my other dog up once a have him...cheers an thanks again chris...