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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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    I'm moving to Duham
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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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Thanks for all the responses, I was already pretty sure I would keep her, and I will be keeping her, I really want to, will take some photos of her tomorrow, and try to put them up, she really is a nice dog, or will be, I am willing to put in as much time as needed, will keep you posted on her progress. Thanks lads, maybe when she a bit fitter and confident, could try vibrating collar or something and work with her in just fenced in areas, just want to get her better, got her tucked up in a touring caravan with heat and blankets, given her some lactol see how she copes with it, will get ve
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    There was two outbreaks of myxie in my bit last year, odd thing is that there has been some very unusual bunnies which must be the progeny of the survivors, their coats are orange / black / white, def born wild, saw em as babies in the spring, must be that those rabbits that survived myxie had some kind of inherited immunity that also affects coat colour, maybe throwbacks from domestics released into wild? Any one else notice a lot of unusual coat colours after myxie.
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    Not the dog in my avater, this dog is white with a few black speckles, from what I can make out, she's very dirty.
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    She is obviously not going make a working dog, she looks about a year old, was left at my gate (people do that) she is nice enough, looks like saluki/grey/collie/grey, I suspect deafness may be a merle gene thing, but her eyes are really deep dark saluki eyes, she is very timid, has pressure sores and looks like she has muscular degeneration as well as malnourished. I would like to keep her, I can keep her housed alone, at least till disease is ruled out, and she should regain her health with feeding and excercise, I'm sure I could handle owning a deaf dog, but I am really conflicted.
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    put in the classified section mate or it will just get moved there anyway how do I get to classifieds, I think all the abuse I endured on here has caused traumatic dyslexia and temporary blindness or something, I cant find the right section?
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    Got my damn 'donator' shiny badge thing,so can I put my post back up, or does it have go in a diff. section, it's just that all the lurcher fanatics are here, seems a good place start. She's a lovely pup, not sure but I thought collie to, maybe a 1/4 or less, but I've seen some really round headed whippets, and her build is very slender, very fine, quite short muzzle, so I'm really not sure, possibly some jack russle you think? www.flickr.com/photos/lurchers/7724643208/in/photostream I say that cuz of the wide spaced eyes and fine small muzzle I would like to add, this is my sister
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    no. just a fiver will do the rest you can keep I don't have to stay here and be insulted, I can get insulted anywhere..so there
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    God you sound like my missus, that pocket is tight for a reason. The moths like it that way. Right, Ive just been told to fook off by a fox an now you want me money - I can not argue with that logic. Thanks lads - I honestly had no idea, humble appologies I will donate
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    is my pearls of wisdom, aserbic wit and vast knowledge not enough of a 'donation' do you want blood dam it : ) Ok, thanks for enlightening me matey
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    put a post up with a gorgeous lurcher I am selling, it got deleated, I've seen loads dogs for sale here Where did I go wrong? WHERE DID I GO WRONG? LOL did i break the rules? Seems like the perfect place to sell a brilliant lurcher to people who appreciate her. oh well theres always preloved... hint..hint
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