white van man
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A lot of vets will advise on before the first season. Don’t think it’s with the emphasis on working dogs. Looking at all the evidence and speaking to various vets, I would wait until after the first season.
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That’s one of the downfalls from spaying. People also say about weight gain but that’s just a case of less food and keeping up the exercise. Think it makes sense to at least let them have a season.
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Hopefully people will have something to contribute to this thread. Positive or negative. Something I have been looking into as I might bring a bitch in next and have no wish to breed. I have had various answers. Hardest choice is deciding when to do it. Most vets say after first season. Others say before. Had a couple of people message saying it made no difference to the work ethic/ability. Would also like to hear both sides of the story.
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As Vin said. Spoke with him the other week. Hes getting out and doing his thing. Sure he will be back on soon!
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Nice litter that will be. Is she mainly a busher or an earth dog?
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Yep all depends. I think it made a difference with my busher working along side another one. My lurcher seemed to pick things up by himself. The only thing I think was a help was the distance he ranges and how he hunts open land in the day. I think he definitely picked that up off other dogs. Lamping wise I prefer to take them solo. Think the owners would benefit from a mentor more than the dogs. I know I did. ATB with the pup.
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Collie whippet greyhound or a beddy whippet. If it just for ferreting then a smallish dog will suit. If you want to move towards lamping as well and your land has bigger fields, go for something a little bigger. Collie x grey or any lurcher x lurcher type breeding that are doing the work you want.
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Kids must have had my phone and put a quick post up!
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I wouldn’t be doing much at 3 months. Wouldn’t even be thinking about a lamp. Get the bond right and let it be a pup. Bit of basic training and get it amongst some stock. The rest will come in time. ?
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Lots of food for thought. It’s the seasons that bring trouble with a Bitch in a mixed kennel. Something I was aware of. I know people that keep all dog kennels and have also had massive problems.
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Cheers. Familiar looking ground!! I have tried to PM you. Your inbox must be full.
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When you are out with the pup do you take other dogs? Try it on a long lead (10 meters or so) with the other dogs going about their usual business. Let him mooch about bit the minute he heads for a sheep then ‘check’ it. Quick tug on the lead and a stern no. What Johnrussel says also works for me. What works for one dog won’t work for another. Need a couple of tricks up your sleeve.
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Nice trenchfoot. How much Wheaton in there?
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Cheers for the replies lads. Good to get some decent feedback from both sides of the fence.
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Cheers bud. Most I would ever have is 2 lurchers and 2 bushers. That’s the plan anyway. Don’t think I would ever breed. Trying to find decent homes is a drama. Would rather take my chance and buy one in.
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They will be in kennels mate. Her indoors has already chosen a bitch!
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That would be my ideal. I think they will both take better to a bitch. ?
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Yep my lurcher and busher are best mates. I think another male might cause friction with that though. I have looked after mates bitches before and they have both been fine with them.
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Always the way katchum ?
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Get what you are saying there bird. Only reason I’m bringing in a third one is because I need 2 runners. My lad keeps taking big knocks and has been unlucky with injuries.
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Hope to have my mind made up before I go and see the litter. Not totally ruling out a dog pup though.
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There’s pros and cons for both. I definitely bond better with bitches. It’s a case of see what choices I have when the pups are born. I don’t really have any faults with the 2 dogs I have. They have their moments. Have seen some bad traits in others though.
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Cheers salt moon. Only concern is the 2 dogs scrapping. They have been around bitches in season before but didn’t turn nasty. Just turned into dick heads! Got a bit of time yet and it all depends on what the bitch has. They will mainly be collie lurcher with some saluki and a dash of bull.
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Sean C on here has a border. It’s used for ferreting and bushing. He doesn’t come on that often though.
