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sire was 26, big strong fella. dam around 24..... Am expecting him to go about 26, thats probably just about right with a bit of bulk to back it up. Seems to have a nice long back, which is something I really like and he's quite bright, not like a collie but then again I didnt want a collie cross.....
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Picked up my new pup yesterday. Whippet/deerhound x beddy/grey..... Spent a long time looking for that just right one. Seems a bright little fella and am feeling particularly chuffed with myself.....
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Two things to try..... First, try walking back slowly as she comes in and she is quite likely to come tight as she wont be able to work out where to stop and drop it. Another thing to try is the long sit. Just before she drops the dummy, have her sit. If you can do it quickly enough she may hold the dummy, dogs dont always like to drop things from a sitting position. If you watch them spit, they tend to push their heads forward too. This may be enough to make her hold on. \Then you'll have to walk in and take the dummy. Gradually make her sit closer to you until she starts coming to ha
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Go easy on the treats though....can lead to a few pain in the neck problems later, like spitting out when retrieving, if the dog is expecting a treat he'll start dropping whatever it is he's carrying. Whippets are quite biddable, terrier crosses can be stubborn and willful and sometimes suffer selective hearing. Terriers are do'ers rather than thinkers and you shoulc gently convince the dog he really does want to be doing what you ask. I find a good way to get a puppy to come in close is to scratch on the floor while calling him. Get down to his level too. And when he comes give plenty
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Little lurcher........ You know I'm not the biggest fan of teeny tiny dogs, but I have to say, they are a credit to you........ Who knows.......you may even change my mind one day....haha
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I know what you mean....too game for their own good sometimes......my old fella would just keep going.......just wouldnt pull off.......if I had to find anything negative to say it would be that he had a bit of a long bounding stride about him, but your bitch seems a tad more compact..... I'm so envious......hmmmmmm........time to have a good think about breeding some........think it will have to be, especially after little lurcher has restored some enthusiasm.....
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Thats a nice looking bitch....long straight back and quiet broad and muscular.......maybe the problem with fox was unique to us......I had other things on my mind and so thats the work the dog got...... Did you find she would just try her heart out, they just seem to give it their all...... I would have thought there would be a few about over there.....
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Thats ok.....she is ok....we get on fine.......just live 50 miles apart so its a case of when I'm down that way next...... But anyway.....he stood 27, black and white had quite a long back and was quite broad. Slightly broken coat, used to get mistaken for a deerhound cross....... I want another one......but cant find one, which is why I was interested in this thread. Was considering starting from scratch and breeding my own but what a load of aggro to go to......and if I was being truthful, when I've had litters in the past I just got fed up with the constant grief you'd get over whet
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Probably not........I know there was some.....A few......was 14 years ago.......will ask my ex if she has any, she still lives in the same house, if anywhere they will be in a box in her attic..!!!! Would be nice to see som e pics again to be honest.....!!!!!
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Probably not that much as it's not really my thing so I suppose if I wasn't pushing what can you expect......but used to run him with a mates beddy cross and various other whats in them type dogs and he'd always hold back. Just kinda dart in for the odd nip here and there. But on bigger stuff he just stay on anything and be first in no messing.. Perhaps dogs have prerences too..
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I know..... but it just doesn't seem to come naturally, its always been a wonder to me too as they seem to be solid and game with everything else. I dont think there are mant working lines around now either, but there are still a few dogs around that are used in agility classes. I cant imagine why they are not more popular, Just seems that the bull x has come to the forefront. I tried bull x and couldnt get along with it, dont think there is anything wrong with them, I just dont seem to click....think my heart is with the irish cross so dont really give anything else the right attentio
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hmmmmm.....everything has disappeared...... Sent you pm mate......
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How much of a coincedence that I was discussing this very subject tonight with littlelurcher......She owns a 1/4 kerry 3/4 grey.....stands 27, good temperament, consistant, has a long stride, a bit of a gait rather than out and out speed.......She'll talk to you about him... I was discussing the merits of the irish terrier crosses, I rate them above anything else. They were the most popular terrier cross in the 40's and 50's and I've owned and worked them...... They are fantastic game and hardy dogs. less prone to heireditary disease than beddy's. Reasonable nose but not as good as beddy b
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1/4 irish terrier 3/4 grey if you can find one..!!!!!!
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The Self Help Group for Farmers, Pet Owners and Others experiencing Difficulties with the RSPCA has put this page together because you need to be prepared before the RSPCA come knocking on your door. Many people have thought "It will never happen to me because........." and then it happened.. ...the called and they lost their good name and animals forever!! An uniformed RSPCA inspector arrives. They may knock at the door or you will see them looking into sheds, stables and buildings. They say that they have had a report about your animals and would like to check them. ·
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Ok.....I'm waving a white flag for a minute....Didn't want to start a war guys....... Was only opinion, but if I can qualify slightly without everyone throwing things at me...... I've never owned a whippet but have most certainly seen plenty work and have nothing against a decent dog from good working stock. But look at the so called working breeds that get pranced around crufts, they have been bred to type, without consideration for any working ability, nose, stamina or general gameness. They are judged solely on aesthetics, not a good base for a working running dog. I hope that says
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Maybe its just the ones I've seen. They seem to be all neck and legs and dont appear to have any fire about them. I know there are exceptions though. Look at the differences between show dogs and working dogs. I may have been just a bit too broad with that statement, but think to be certain you need to look toward proven working lines. Very emotive subject isnt it.
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Stubby..... did you get the pm I sent you
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A few interesting points raised. To start with, I wouldn't entertain anything that has a KC registration, these are not proper working dogs, but animals bred to physical type, they add nothing to a working dog apart from good looks. I would say that applies across the board. I have had someone bring out a show type whippet and it looked odd and was useless. Would rather go hunting with a stuffed toy, at least you could throw it at the rabbits. Next point, rabbits. Thats it, rabbits. Cant run them on anything else, they just aint big enough. All theoretical of course and based on pre ba
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Oh no I hear everyone cry, not another one of these to read. Well, oh no I'm thinking, not another one of these to write!!!! I have to confess, this is a bit of a return to hunting for me, having done nothing for the last 12 years apart from the odd plink with other peoples airguns. I started off shooting as a junior with christchurch gun club, main concentration was on long range pistol shooting, where I won a few county trophies and competed at bisley once. As there was no junior section I was on equal terms with all that came and manged a top quarter placing. Then, along came girls, sho