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Everything posted by white van man
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Don’t go rushing into anything mate. I was in a similar position a Few years ago. Hadn’t worked Lurchers for a good few years and had no contacts. Keep an eye out on here. There’s no need to spend silly money and don’t go taking on something that sounds too good to be true on Facebook. Something will come up. ?
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Let's See Your Phone Shots !!
white van man replied to mattybugeye's topic in Wildlife and General Photography
Yeah can send the dogs down and watch them work from the coastal path. ? -
Let's See Your Phone Shots !!
white van man replied to mattybugeye's topic in Wildlife and General Photography
Couple from the last Week or so. Bit of coastal bushing -
I’ll second that. ?
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Work will be quiet for me now I guess. I’ll be exercising the dogs on the Moor if I get a chance. Will probably be busy up there now though.
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4 generations out ferreting together ?
white van man replied to Scar Face's topic in Ferrets & Ferreting
Well done. Good memories ? -
I would happily take on 2 bushers from the same litter but not running dogs.
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I’m only Beth on the odd Saturday night ?
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Thanks mate. Now that she’s lamping a few nights a week she is eating a lot more. Struggled to keep weight on her. Doing fine now though ?
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Great morning Kev. Kids were keen today. I was happy with how Dot worked. Sorry mate but had to jump in the hedge one last time!
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Pure beeds where would you be without them ?
white van man replied to juckler123's topic in Lurchers & Running Dogs
That’s why I’ve not bred from him. He will Hunt and take most things but he wouldn’t do it all in style. I got him as a rabbit dog to start with and he didn’t really start on anything else until he was 3 or 4. He’s taken to hunting on the hills pretty well considering. Depends what folk want I suppose -
Pure beeds where would you be without them ?
white van man replied to juckler123's topic in Lurchers & Running Dogs
I’m not a saluki expert but own a dog who is 1/4 saluki about 1/8 collie the rest is grew. The saluki has definitely brought something Different. Yes he’s sulky but when he’s working the rocks on the hills or lamping he just seems to run clever. He hunts things pretty decent daytime too and will follow scent well. He will retrieve most things from long distances. He’s been unlucky with injuries. Accidents when working rather than bad breeding. Like I say I’m no expert but the right saluki has to offer more than just stamina or good feet. -
I’ve been around a few bushing terriers. The JRT above was called Bella. Still is the best bushing terriers I have clapped eyes on and I’m not just saying that because I know Newkid. I used to run my spaniel terrier with her most weeks from when he was about 6 months. She stayed with us a lot and she was great with the kids. Watching her bush and ferret opened my eyes up to having a terrier around rather than just Lurchers. Unfortunately she had to be spayed so there was never a litter taken from her.
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Agree there mate. More non lurcher looking the better. Things are changing. Hopefully have a run out with you soon. Be good to see the young bitch hunting. She looks a cracker. Still think you should have lined that older bitch ?
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Do the pure ones range out as far as you send your Lurchers out? I just think if your other lurcher is laid up then you are without something that might not be able to catch. 1/2 cross would find and catch?
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Go for something similar? Pure GWP would find and flush but so will the lurcher. Difference is the lurcher will catch. Not sure if pure GWP would? I don’t have any experience with the breed.
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I didn’t mention spaniel or spaniel terrier as the guy was asking about terriers. The ground up there would suit cocker, spaniel or spaniel terrier. As long as it get in the cover then win win
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You just want a general bushing terrier if you want something to hunt fairly close. Get it out with some other bushers from the off if you can. If it’s working with the Lurcher and is being encouraged to chase out of cover it might choose to stay on the outside more that in the cover. Once it knows it’s job you won’t look back. It will keep the Lurcher plenty busy. Had one busher to four Lurchers yesterday and they all had a good run. If you are up on the Plain then I would try get something that doesn’t go to ground.
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No mate. Had a couple people ask. Maybe one in the pipeline. If they like the way he works and I like the bitch then I’ll line him. Maybe next year or so. I’ll want a pup from him so something that is similar or works similar will suit me. ?
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He’s 4 and a half now mate
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First cross Beddy Whippet
white van man replied to Who let the dogs out!'s topic in Lurchers & Running Dogs
I know you have to ha e the right beddy blood but the whippet blood is just as important. I wouldn’t know the difference between ped, non ped etc. I would just want one doing its job well -
First cross Beddy Whippet
white van man replied to Who let the dogs out!'s topic in Lurchers & Running Dogs
I don’t know much about whippets or beddy crosses but have been out with a few beddy crosses. 1/2 and 1/4 bred. Ones I go out with are great for ferreting and lamping. I like having them on the hills with us. They will hit any cover and love to hunt. A good whippet was put over the 1/2 cross and all the off spring seem to be doing well. Mate kept the smallest bitch back, she’s 19tts and isn’t scared of anything. I put this down to him using the right whippet. -
Hare pasty.....great stuff. Why was the bitch going to be PTS?
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Good luck with him. Sure he will do you proud
