[owendbowendb]

Any one help me on this one , I have always fancied owning a greyhound but to be honest not the racing aspect. Do a bit of lamping and ferreting so was thinking in the future of purchasing a pure grey from one of litters for sale on a racing website and training as a lurcher . Don't know how these guys do buisness so would they have any problems with me doing this ? Im only a hobby hunter so not to worried about the stamina issues and problems pointed out in the books I have read . Essentially the pup would be a pet and do a bit of work. Also would they sell me a pup at 8 weeks ? or would I have to wait longer. Obviously the earlier I get the pup the better so I can stock break , house train etc got a young daughter and the Mrs don't mind as long as i get a pup early on so good with kids etc.

Please don't shoot me down on this one . Just doing a bit of fishing to see if it would be possible. Any pointers or info on other guys doing this would be good and how they turned out . cheers , thanks for reading ;)

[Chaz]

A registered litter has to stay together until at least 12 weeks old when they are ear-marked, some breeders may have an issue with you buying a pup as a non-racer as they are trying to prove their stock as producers of racing stock and the more that hit the tracks the more chances they have of finding a good class dog , but saying that some breeders would be happy as long as you pay your money you can do as you please with it,

most of the greys out there working are ex-racers it is very rare that you will get a grey that is bad with people and most can be stock broken by using similar methods employed to train a pup, and by taking on a retired you are able to pick a grey with a temperament that suits you and also the size and shape you want

This post has been edited by Chaz: 25 January 2009 - 05:43 PM

[owendbowendb]

Chaz, on Jan 25 2009, 05:40 PM, said:

A registered litter has to stay together until at least 12 weeks old when they are ear-marked, some breeders may have an issue with you buying a pup as a non-racer as they are trying to prove their stock as producers of racing stock and the more that hit the tracks the more chances they have of finding a good class dog , but saying that some breeders would be happy as long as you pay your money you can do as you please with it,

most of the greys out there working are ex-racers it is very rare that you will get a grey that is bad with people and most can be stock broken by using similar methods employed to train a pup, and by taking on a retired you are able to pick a grey with a temperament that suits you and also the size and shape you want

[owendbowendb]

Cheers thanks for that info. yeah was also considering a retired grey aswell. Just do a bit of ferreting aswell and would like to take the dog along and the dog might take a likening to the ferret. What about unregistered pups do they come along now and then ? have been looking but havn't seen anything suitable.
sorry about the last reply ! daughter threw a ball at me lol, thanks for info appreciate it

cheers

[Terrier man]

once heard of a lad who got a pup for free.. reared it up with the lurchers and it was handy on the lamp.. lacked a bit of stamina but could catch... but yet if your going down this road.. your better off with a retired racer... or imo go for somthing breed to work what you want to work....

[Big bald beautiful]

had a greyhound bitch , got given her as she was turning her head.
turned out ok as a lamping dog, was a good fox dog and roe as well.could be touchy with other dogs .
broke her toes and legs too many times for my likeing but very game

[Chaz]

Unregistered pups occasionally come along but even the flapping men tend to have them earmarked as it makes the pups able to race registered and unregistered, given time and a bit of effort most greys will re-train and be okay with ferts and small animals and if the person who you are hgetting the dog off knows his dogs he will beable to steer you in the direction of a dog that is suitable

greyhound-data.com

is probably your best bet of finding a pup

[owendbowendb]

Chaz, on Jan 25 2009, 06:02 PM, said:

Unregistered pups occasionally come along but even the flapping men tend to have them earmarked as it makes the pups able to race registered and unregistered, given time and a bit of effort most greys will re-train and be okay with ferts and small animals and if the person who you are hgetting the dog off knows his dogs he will beable to steer you in the direction of a dog that is suitable

greyhound-data.com

is probably your best bet of finding a pup

Cheers thanks for help may well go down that route now (retire) , :thumbs: , have had a look on data

[dai dogs]

hi, iv got two retiered greyhound bitches which didnt make the grade on the track. i lamp them and they give %100. i could give you a few contact numbers if you would like to take a adult greyhound on.( pm if interested) atb

This post has been edited by dai dogs: 25 January 2009 - 06:55 PM

[Back Stabbath]

Greyhounds are lovely pets. And decent workers too. Sounds like it'll get a good home with you.

Wishing you luck finding your pup mate!