9 month old Whippet

[J0N 0]

Hi,

 

Out with my 9 month old whippet last night when I spot a sitter, still new to this so thought it was a rabbit, albeit a large big eared rabbit. Got to within 20 yrds and slipped him when it bolted. During the long twisting turning chase, I am thinking this rabbit is very agile, never seen a rabbit jump 3ft in the air before. After 2-3 minutes of frantic chasing the big eared bunny began to tire and as soon as my dog hit it I new for sure what it was. I have never seen one before, let alone heard the noise they make when caught.

 

Now my boy will be nine months old in 2 weeks and has had quite a few rabbits already. I bought a pedigree and was worried he may not be up to the job, but I think my concerns were unjustified.

 

He is 20 inches at the moment, I am hoping he will get another inch or two, when do whippets usually reach full height? How comon is it for them to catch “large bunniesâ€, I always thought this was the Saluki and Grey domain?

 

This is my first post, I have been avidly reading through the wealth of information on here, thanks to everyone I have learned a lot already!!

 

Jon

[sniper 30]

Hi,

 

Out with my 9 month old whippet last night when I spot a sitter, still new to this so thought it was a rabbit, albeit a large big eared rabbit. Got to within 20 yrds and slipped him when it bolted. During the long twisting turning chase, I am thinking this rabbit is very agile, never seen a rabbit jump 3ft in the air before. After 2-3 minutes of frantic chasing the big eared bunny began to tire and as soon as my dog hit it I new for sure what it was. I have never seen one before, let alone heard the noise they make when caught.

 

Now my boy will be nine months old in 2 weeks and has had quite a few rabbits already. I bought a pedigree and was worried he may not be up to the job, but I think my concerns were unjustified.

 

He is 20 inches at the moment, I am hoping he will get another inch or two, when do whippets usually reach full height? How comon is it for them to catch “large bunniesâ€, I always thought this was the Saluki and Grey domain?

 

This is my first post, I have been avidly reading through the wealth of information on here, thanks to everyone I have learned a lot already!!

 

Jon

its very possible mate , but hare coursing isnt just for the Sal/Grey's but they seem to be the best cross for this job epecially daytime. whippets usually reac around 20 inches mate youres could possibly make 21 tts.but experienced whippet men will tell you better.

 

 

cheers

[J0N 0]

Sniper,

 

Thanks for the reply! What dog is yours, it looks like a nice hound?

 

Cheers

[sniper 30]

the dog in my avatar is not my dog. that is sniper a coursing dog. i have a saluki type lurcher bitch and a saluki/greyhound pup.

 

cheers

[Guest ooty]

2 / 3 mins with a 9month whippit on big ears,

[J0N 0]

2 / 3 mins with a 9month whippit on big ears,

 

I know, I know wont happen again, Like I said new to all this and am still learning whats what, as well as the latest laws and regulations.

[Guest smashygadge]

weve got a little 5/6 month old and when i take it for walkys it winds me up .but then again it is nose to the ground looking over every inch of ground following rabbit scent.now i dont no where this has come from or wether its in her make up.she has picked up a couple of mixi not much but not bad for a dog not in training yet.so i can see what your saying in your story.and i dont think 9 month is too early to introduce a dog to qaurry.

[J0N 0]

2 / 3 mins with a 9month whippit on big ears,

 

I would like to mix my whippet with a saluki some time, great dogs!

[Guest ooty]

my boy has a little whippet x collie whippet,10 months.just started to lams a few easy bunnies for her.top fun game little dog it is,some f****r stole mine,a man called tony diggins from earsham in south norfolk,just had it retrieveing live to hand at a year old,

[J0N 0]

My boy is retreiving live to hand as well, although he is reluctant to let go when he gets to me. The only other habit I want to break is him running down the light. Apart from that i cant complain, hes doing great. Any advise on helping with those two issues would be welcome.

 

Thanks

[milliken 793]

good on you mate i work whippet myelf and have had young dogs take hare round that age and one i breed took a fox at ten month people undertamate these little dog your dog should make about 21 22 mate hope this helps

 

robert

[Guest ooty]

My boy is retreiving live to hand as well, although he is reluctant to let go when he gets to me. The only other habit I want to break is him running down the light. Apart from that i cant complain, hes doing great. Any advise on helping with those two issues would be welcome.

 

Thanks

most dogs run down the light,just do some more dummy training with the dog with rabbit skin round the dummy,rember the dogs a baby yet,no hurry,this winter is or should be a learning season,dont be to keen to over run your dog.a lot of top lurcher men would say the dog shouldnt see a rabbit till a year old,its easy to ruin a dog in its early days,you have 10 years to work it yet,

[J0N 0]

Thanks for the info guys! Could you elaborate a little on how you go about training with the skin? How can you ruin a dog when its young? Sorry if these are daft questions.

 

Thanks

[bill88 6]

2 / 3 mins with a 9month whippit on big ears,

 

Spot on ooty

 

No running dog should be running at large quarry let alone rabbits at 10 months of age.Physically and mentally the dog will be far from mature,and could be injured or ruined by starting t so early.My beddyxwhippet was out ferreting with me,and catching bolters at 7 monthsold,but i never let her run on open ground till she was over a year old.Tale your time and let the pup be a pup.

[luke 2]

nice one mate just take it nice and easy till its about 14

month remember a whippet was eligible to course

under rules at 12 month