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selling trained lurchers
CAcountry_boy replied to watchman's topic in Working Dog Health & Training Talk
I am surprised to hear that this is not done regularly. And I am glad. One of the things that I like about lurchers is that they are a "do it yourself" project, and that the guy down the street has just as much chance of turning out a real gem as the guy with big cash. I understand that match coursing does produce some sort of "pro lurcher men" (and women) on your side of the pond. Is this true or am I completely off base? Great hunting y'all -
Thanks Mat. Kennel clubs always screw up breeds. That is one of the things that turns me on about Lurchers. The whole experimenting with this or that cocktail of dog in order to come up with the best type of pooch for a particular job and terrain is very appealing to me. being in the US the amount of Lurcher men is quite slim. I know of some Falconers (I fly falcons too)who run longdogs in other states, and I hear there are guys out here running dogs, but I sure can't find any about in my area. All that is OK with me though. I feel like I am getting in on the ground floor here, so to speak. I
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Damn, I am so sorry for your loss bro. At least he was doing what he loved rather than sitting in the back yard. Best wishes
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:notworthy: Sounds like it all went perfect, bro. Any picks of the pup?
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What do you feed your pooch?
CAcountry_boy replied to CAcountry_boy's topic in Working Dog Health & Training Talk
So it seems like most everyone who responded is feeding some amount of raw. Very cool, I asked what everyone was feeding because even though I have "quite a bit" of experience with dogs in general, I am finally going to get my first lurcher very soon and I was considering feeding raw even tough i have never done so for any of my other mutts Now I am gonna be feeding raw (in some amount) for sure! Thanks for your input/advice y'all! -
Very true Stabs. I am sure I am not telling Stabs anything new here, but in order to elaborate on his post a bit, Pit dogs were (and are) a type, not a true breed. Their owners bred for gameness and physical characteristics needed to scrap with other dogs, not to any breed standard. The pit bulls we think of as a breed are really just a standardized type that proved to be the most successful type used in the pit. If you look at a game bred dog you will see that the dogs confirmation is all geared for the pit. For instance, the front legs are heavier than the back in order to allow the dog to
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Do ya think Spring was a Bull & Grey cross or something?
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I was wondering what everybody feeds their running machines?
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Those are some great lookin dogs there Bro. If I was on your side of the pond I would be buying one for sure! ATB Tom
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why is that exactly? I have heard that before, but never why. Heck, I like those dogs in the pic's just fine, so are they not an "argument" against the convention in and of themselves? Or am I missing something? One curious redneck injun, CA country boy
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i like the look of your lurcher
CAcountry_boy replied to plummer chase's topic in Lurchers & Running Dogs
That sound like a good idea there from Ditch, but if rescues are like they are here I would keep quiet about any plans you might have in regards to hunting with the dog. CA Country Boy -
I have always had a tradition of naming all my birds after Gods and Goddesses such as Diana (virgin Goddess of the Hunt after all), and Thor, or Titles of Nobility like Duke, or Princess. just a thought... Come to think of it, I only deviated from the tradition once... Had a evil little Coop I called Jack the Ripper when I was a kid.
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what the heck is a Teckel anyways?
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Hey there bro. I am from the states as well. Coyote coursing does seem cool, but I am here to learn about rabbit coursing first and foremost, and to talk country talk in general. So since I am a newbie to coursing myself, I cannot help ya much on the coyote coursing other that to offer encouragement! But fear not, for the good folks here will be full of good advice! PS I have already warned another American...Don't match shots with the guys (or girls) from Erie!
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Welcome! I live in CA. you will find that this is a great group. Just one word of warning.... Don't try to match shots with the guys from Earie!
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Damn. i am in the states, but I am still going to forward it. Thanks
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:clapper: :clapper: great save Molly!
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Welcome, its a good bunch of folks here, make yourself at home and enjoy!
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Greetings/salutations and all that biz. It sounds like you will fit in here quite well
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yes, :welcomeani:
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Wow, I once read about baiting fish hooks to catch chickens or other fowl, and i have successfully used it myself on several occasions. But all I did was throw the baited hook in front of the chicken or turkey and wait a second for the thing to gobble it up, then reel it in to me. Beats chasing the damn things around. But this deal here that nrat is on about, tying multiple baited hooks to tree branches is just brilliant. I bet it would work on wild quail too I just might have to try it out....
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First, let me say that one of the great things about hunting in my eyes is-getting the hell away from other humans! Out in the field, just me and my bird/gun/bow But, be that as it may, I have always sucked it up and brought any youngster who wanted to go. When I was a kid just getting into Falconry, I asked a few guys if the would let me go beat for them and such. They were always like-screw off, kid. Well I promised myself that when I was "all grown up" I wouldn't be like those guys. To this day I am proud to say that I am not, "like those guys", whether we are talking horses, falconry,
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Welcome
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You might try a thin yet strong rope, and make a loop at each end like in most leashes. But do not tie the loops, whip them so that there is no knot to hang up on the dogs collar as you release one end and it slips through. This way you could put both loops around your wrist and have lots of control and a bit more comfort until just before 'show time". then you can take one loop off your wrist and hold it in order to effect a quicker release. These are just some thoughts of mine, but I am a total newbie so see what the more experienced guys suggest.