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  1. Help Please

    in Working Dog Health & Training Talk

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    Hello folks - Need a bit of help (or so I think) with my pup's retrieving skills, he'll fetch and return the objects I trow (rabbit dummy and tennis ball) but 7/10 he will drop the object 5/6 ft in front of me and return to hand empty mouth. Any tips on getting him to bring it back to hand with greater consistency ? He's 9 months old for the record - Thanks, Tom

  2. Opinions Please

    in Lurchers & Running Dogs

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    Alright chaps, would just like to share a thought . . The other day I was eying up a Fine specie of a dog called a Siberian Husky, I am a lurcher man through and through, but man alive I could not help but admire the thing, big strong dog, lovely temperament, great feet, smart and intelligent not slow and presumably lots of stamina . . I wonder if one's ever been crossed with a greyhound !? I am genuinely intrigued on the matter. Any thoughts ?

  5. A Good All Rounder ?

    in Lurchers & Running Dogs

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    Alright Chaps.

     

    What is thought of as a good "all rounder" ? What should the dog be "tts to be considered a good all rounder ?

     

    Also what relevance does the height to the shoulder have on the speed of the dog, both take off and top speed ? I.e. does taller generally mean faster ?

     

    Thanks, Tom.

     

    its a hard one mate, its peoples preference usually, i have a deer hound bull x grey he is 29 to the shoulder and i will class him as a all rounder for me, he is extremely game, and catches a fair few bunnies through the season, its down to preference mate.:thumbs:

  6. A Good All Rounder ?

    in Lurchers & Running Dogs

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    Alright Chaps.

     

    What is thought of as a good "all rounder" ? What should the dog be "tts to be considered a good all rounder ?

     

    Also what relevance does the height to the shoulder have on the speed of the dog, both take off and top speed ? I.e. does taller generally mean faster ?

     

    Thanks, Tom.

  7. Good Feet ?

    in Lurchers & Running Dogs

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    Strong bones, well arched toes, strong claws, thick tough pads: BUT don't expect a Whippet to have the same feet as a Bull cross or a Saluki. The actual shape depends on the breeding of the dog, but all dogs should have feet which correspond to their weight and size. If you have a heavy built dog with flimsy little feet then they won't stand the strain of carrying that weight around at a gallop cross country. Trouble is with many lurchers of very mixed breeding, they don't always inherit the right feet for the job: could end up with Whippet feet and a bully body: not a good combination. All feet can be made tougher by correct exercise/good diet, but you won't ever change the basic shape.

    Thanks for that boss. I got you.

    My 8 month old pup (Bull/Grey x Collie/Wheaton/Grey) has excellent feet. However my other pup (5 month old Whippet/Grey x Deerhound/Grey) has delicate feet ? Keep him on flat ground ay ? Thanks again.

  10. Growth Plates ?

    in Lurchers & Running Dogs

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    Growth plates or tibia crest are not fully formed joined together till a dog is 12-14 mts old.

    A fast animal can stretch their growth plate if over exerting themselves especialy on hard ground when twisting turning or bumping into other hounds whilst running free.

    If this happens it usually results in a operation and 2 months kennel rest and a further 1-3 months lead walking only.

    They can and do come back from such injuries if seen to by a competent Vet.

    James haddow is very apt at treating such injuries.

    Thanks for the insight, appreciated

  11. Growth Plates ?

    in Lurchers & Running Dogs

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    Growth plates are the areas at the end of every bone from which, simply put, new bone grows outwards - allowing the bone to lengthen (its an area of specialised cartilage). Once growth has finished (i.e. the animal is an adult) the growth plates are replaced by normal solid bone. In some of the long bones (at the ends of the arms and legs i.e. wrists and ankles) the growth plates can be quite visible - such as the 'knuckles' in whippets and some other running dogs.

     

    The size of the growth plate does not really give any clear indication of the size the dog might reach, but they can be a good indication of when a dog has finished growing - as the growth plates at the end of the long bones are replaced the appearance of the bone will flatten out and the 'knuckles' will vanish.

     

    Compared to the surrounding bone growth plates are relatively weak, and as a result are one of the major sites of injury in young animals - which is one of the reasons why a young pup shouldn't be subjected to too much, too strenuous exercise too early in its life, damage to the growth plates can take time to heal and can affect the growth of the animal.

     

    Hope this helps

     

    Dan

    Thank you very much for taking the time to give me a great explanation Dan, very helpful mate. I am going to take the door gate away to stop any possible damage to the pup, he's 5 months and clearing it ! It was only intended to keep his muddy paws from lounge carpet, the mrs would kill me - oh well ! :) Thanks again

  13. What is the Hunting Season ?

    in Lurchers & Running Dogs

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    Depends what you are hunting. There are official seasons for game. For rabbits (classed as pests) and other pests there is no official season, but most pack it in when stuff starts to breed heavily, due to a whole host of reasons, including the preservation of their quarry stock. Some however need to continue for various reasons (pest control etc), or just don't give a f**k.

    I get you, thanks gov

  14. pictures of my deerhound/greyhound

    in Lurchers & Running Dogs

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    Alright lads

     

    here are the latest photos of my Deerhound Greyhound that i kept from the last litter. As you can see she is coming on great even though she was the smallest and weakest in the litter.

     

    Trev

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    Lovely looking bitch gov. . Please tell me a bit more about her. Is that the mother she's curled up with top photo ? She's first cross greyhound x deerhound and smooth coated ? I have similar pup, 5 months old

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