GypsyJoe

Yeah agreed. At first I thought it was just the 'lurcher scream of death' as he runs about with the others well enough, but he keeps raising it and crying when he's at rest, thinking there might be an underlying fracture maybe - going get him booked into vet monday thanks You will be best seeing a running dog specialist mate. A good one will tell you the problem from a look and feel. Run of the mill vets just see pound signs. They will want keep him in, do scans and X-rays, you name it - £££££ I know, that's why I've left it 'till now, but I don't know of anyone in the staffs area

Yeah agreed. At first I thought it was just the 'lurcher scream of death' as he runs about with the others well enough, but he keeps raising it and crying when he's at rest, thinking there might be an underlying fracture maybe - going get him booked into vet monday thanks

Unless you can take it out and give it a trial - Avoid like the plague- Also many people get seriously ripped off like this, plus even if you were lucky enough to get a dog that was a decent worker for it's previous owner, it has no bond to you, uncertain temprement, may have underlying illness so much could go bad. Get a decent pup and put in the time and effort, get to know the dog completely, it's hard work and time but it saves you a lot of cash and potential heartbreak if you try to cut corners by buying an adult. best wishes

Whoever said that dog is ugly must have a very odd taste in lurchers, he is lovely looking dog, great to see him so well and happy-nice one

In my opinion most lurchers are too unpredictable for this sort of work, they can be yappy when anticipating a shot, they can get in the way and put themselves in danger, as well as ruin your shooting, I base this on experience as I also shoot lots of rats/rabbits/etc, and have never found a lurcher with a suitable temprement as a gun dog. Maybe a retriever or lab mix might work, I'm sure some people have it worked out but no one I know. Best of luck with it though, anyway

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My latest addition, Herne the hunter, I didn't get him till he was near a year old, my sister found him in a horrid state, hid him in her student digs till he yodelled the place down, then called me to go visit her and presented me this dog. He was left behind by travellers who had been in the area, he seems to have a weak right foot and cries suddenly if he catches it, but he's doing really well now and had definatly been a worker before, so I have high hopes for this lad. Plus he's amazingly well camouflaged, at dawn and dusk it's really hard to spot him even a few feet away

Just aquired the above rifle, in almost mint condition, from 1953, power is at legal limit and it's surprizingly accurate for old, open sighted rifle. I have had a few bunnies from 15 meters clean headshots it's a beauty. Even the 'webley rifles inscription' behind the barrel is intact. I would like to get it re-blued, or do it myself. Anyone done this ? is it easy or should I get a pro-job Also it ALWAYS pulls high and right, I aim off to compensate but have tried sight adjustment, don't want interfere with the sights to much, pretty sure it's not my fault as I've been using op

Just aquired the above rifle, in almost mint condition, from 1953, power is at legal limit and it's surprizingly accurate for old, open sighted rifle. I have had a few bunnies from 15 meters clean headshots it's a beauty. Even the 'webley rifles inscription' behind the barrel is intact. I would like to get it re-blued, or do it myself. Anyone done this ? is it easy or should I get a pro-job Also it ALWAYS pulls high and right, I aim off to compensate but have tried sight adjustment, don't want interfere with the sights to much, pretty sure it's not my fault as I've been using o

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I take my pups out soon as they been jabbed, get 'em used to being around cattle a lot, that way they get the idea not to chase ( cattle must look like houses on legs to pups at that age so they generally keep a respectful distance) and also don't fear the cattle when it counts

Hi, lads, I. posted on here a while back asking for advice re a deaf lurcher left at my gate, and in a horrid state, and got lots of positive feedback and PMs so wanted post an update: The lurcher, named her Daisy, has healed well and surpassed all expectations I had of her. The only issue has been with my terriers (spiteful little b*****ds they are) because she 'disrespects' their space, and can't hear the growls, she's got a few nasty nips but she keeps her distance now. Temprement wise she is very afraid of anyone she dosn't know, and I never expected her to be a worker either, but

Check round all the rescues and keep checking, as they love parading lost lurchers for PR, usually with the tag line '' dumped by travellers..'' makes my blood boil, all the best in finding him mate, keep us updated

Some of my dogs are kennelled, but some live in my waggon, I can assure you my dogs working ability does not suffer from being allowed to sleep by a warm fire, that thing about it affecting their working ability is his bias opinion based on old time poachers tales. Happy dogs work more effectively as far as I am concerned

My personal fav. 3/4 Saluki 1/4 Grey, but everyone has there own opinions, plus there isn't a magic formula as such, you can have the best bred dog, from the best lines that might be really abismal when it comes down to it, then 'Old Gyp from down the road' with no champions or special breeding might wipe the floor with someone's 'Benji Barny bred Khan jihad, Red, Lucky etc' champion . Just my thoughts