should I tell the truth?

[tsteve9999 456]

I'm wondering if you guys woud sell me a dog if I told you the truth about my knowledge and abilities?

I own a 6 month old lakiex which I am in the process of training to do bushing when I am out walking. He's coming along great, and I would like to add a small lurcher to give myself the chance of actually catching something rather than see it dissapear into the distance.

I've made up my mind to leave it until the summer so that terrier is properly traained before getting the new pup.

I know very little about lurchers, though I did go lamping with a few guys a few years ago for a while, so I'm not a total novice.

I have no permission, but walk a local common that is heathland that holds a lot of rabbits, and do own ferrets that I could use.

I suppose my point is that I could offer a dog a good home, training, plenty of excercise but couldn't guarantee lots of work mainly because I don't have the experience yet to get him in range of prey.

Would you consider selling to me? Or would you say no chance.

Let me add I'm 50, so not some young kid who buys dogs on a whim, I've only had 3 dogs in the last 30 odd years so it's not going to be advertised in 12 months as "just needs bringing on" like so many I see in the for sale section.

 

Tom.

[Paid 935]

Sounds like a good home to me.

I would, but then, I only keep dogs, so will not being having any litters

[Irish Lurcher 1,013]

Honesty is a rare commodity these days, so with that taken into account, yes I would sell you a pup if I had one for sale.

[TOPPER 1,809]

sounds fair enough to me , try and find a local dog and keep in with the breeder that may give you a head start on things

[labsnlurchers 39]

I would. Sounds like a good home to me.

[Guest tewkesferreter]

honestys the best policy on here mate,youll only get found out trying to be somthing your not. theres plenty of sensible people on here to get advice off about starting out,also look through previous topics,theres a wealth of info in the older posts.

[mccloud 0]

Any Breeder who cares about their dogs will try to match the personality of the pup to that of the prospective owner , taking into account experience, available training time and ultimate purpose of the dog. Honesty is the best policy as otherwise you may be up with a dog that is not suitable.

[tsteve9999 456]

Cheers all, I had visions of travelling 50 miles for a pup only to be told to piss off.

I've been lurking on here for a couple of months, not able to say anything because at the mo I don't even have a pup, but the info I've gathered will come in handy.

I must admit it's killing me waiting, but I'm pretty sure I couldn't train 2 young dogs at once, so I'll stick with the plan to get the terrier properly obedient before I start again with a new pup.

[Guest rocky4]

you sound a decent guy i would if i ad a litter give you a pup

[Guest little lurcher]

total honesty is so refreshing , so yes given what you are prepared to put in to the training of your current dog as well as the sense to sit back and wait , id say you were a near perfect home imo?

[donk 12]

I dont see any problems in getting a pup off anyone,i dont hunt regular with mine cos ive got no permission of my own,the dogs still have a good life. Not everyone on here is out every week hunting,i think were called the dog walkers by some :laugh: :clapper:

[wild rover 548]

I'm wondering if you guys woud sell me a dog if I told you the truth about my knowledge and abilities?

I own a 6 month old lakiex which I am in the process of training to do bushing when I am out walking. He's coming along great, and I would like to add a small lurcher to give myself the chance of actually catching something rather than see it dissapear into the distance.

I've made up my mind to leave it until the summer so that terrier is properly traained before getting the new pup.

I know very little about lurchers, though I did go lamping with a few guys a few years ago for a while, so I'm not a total novice.

I have no permission, but walk a local common that is heathland that holds a lot of rabbits, and do own ferrets that I could use.

I suppose my point is that I could offer a dog a good home, training, plenty of excercise but couldn't guarantee lots of work mainly because I don't have the experience yet to get him in range of prey.

Would you consider selling to me? Or would you say no chance.

Let me add I'm 50, so not some young kid who buys dogs on a whim, I've only had 3 dogs in the last 30 odd years so it's not going to be advertised in 12 months as "just needs bringing on" like so many I see in the for sale section.

 

Tom.

 

Good post mate, take your time no rush, decide what you want it for, then decide on the type, just rabbits your small cross will do, working whippet, bed/whip, collie/whip, I have an ACDx grey/whip only 21 inch, if you want bigger type for other game ?, then go for a larger, grey/bed, collie/grey or a mix of crosses, do you want to train it to good standard or just somethng to slip and catch ?, pick something with a bit of brain to train.

 

, Never to old to work a dog or give it a good home, my pup is 12 month, Im pushing 57, had them for years, go for it let us know how you get on, good luck.

[sandymere 8,263]

Glad your taking the steady approach it'll pay off in the end .

sandy

[JPTfellterrier 65]

i was in a similar situation when i got my lurcher, as long as the dog is promised to get a good working,loving and permenant home most people would be more than happy to sell you a dog

 

best of luck

[wild rover 548]

i was in a similar situation when i got my lurcher, as long as the dog is promised to get a good working,loving and permenant home most people would be more than happy to sell you a dog

 

best of luck

 

What 50 years old ha, just pulling your leg.