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  1. Campbell
    I knew the Irish would have better dogs. ATB and may 2021 be a far better year than 2020.
  2. Campbell
    I sent a message to an Irish Breeder of Scottish Deerhounds the year before last, it may well have been this guy. A top breeder. The thing that prompted me was that the Deerhounds were described as being redder in colour than you would see in the UK. The kennel club possibly has preferences for the colour of Deerhounds that everyone recognizes. Maybe narrowing the gene pool available, to the detriment o' the Deerhound type? Some Deerhounds in Ireland seem to have a different colour gene. Red. Such dogs would likely improve the Gene pool in the UK if bred with dogs here. Especially
  3. Campbell
    With the Global Warming ..."Scottish Highland hills covered in snow" are already on the Endangered list aswell guys. The Deerhounds had Bloodhound added in by the Victorians. They came in a wider array of colours before then. They were even scarce in Scotland during the Colonsay period. Apparantly Ireland is the home of the Deerhound now from what's on this forum. It's likely from the Emerald Isle they'll be returned to being the excellent hound they once were, and should be once more. Merry X'mas everyone.
  4. Campbell
    No, that;s me off Australian Cattle Dogs now. I'll stick with my GSD.
  5. Campbell
    These are fine hounds and riding the horse with the dogs alongside reminds me of a youtube video today of a guy driving a jeep with the Deerhound running just at the side of the road. The added view the rider has of the terrain. I think this is how you would get the best out of hunting with Deerhounds rather than what they can show you chasing a hare with a lot of law.
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    I can see the sense of this statement in 1 way but, 38 rabbits the man can catch. If I were after a dog foremost for hunting ability and not just standing up to the rain, sleet, weather and more rain and then the constant terrain challenges first before finally getting to the likely hunting spot there'd be no way I'd use a pure Deerhound for anything other than an actual Stag. Not even a roe deer maybe. There's not too much good flattish park land in Scotland. Definitely less in the west. On accessible good land that's not too bumpy I cannot think of 1 good reason I'd have Deerhou
  7. Campbell
    38 rabbits caught by someone is a thing I'll likely not see. Aye, that ability to get back on terms with quarry quick is the big bonus of a shepherd type in the mix as you point out. I'll possibly go that route. Deerhounds are great dogs but the showring may turn them into a big toy if the coursing, racing side of them isn't selected for. The showring criteria changed Alsatians as we all know.
  8. Campbell
    Sounds a good dog. I'd heard and I can't remember where I got it from, that Deerhounds would strike up, for the likes of Deer but not so much down for the smaller prey, rabbits. It's just maths really that a tall dog is longer running when reaching legs forward and rear legs back. They must be 6" at a stretch running. Mind you they've got the coat for the rain here which is 1 reason for thinking about Deerhounds. They've got the big paws for rough ground, even walking to a hunting spot anywhere around here a greyhound type might not find easy.
  9. Campbell
    Sorry to interrupt a very informative post. The questions were answered pretty quick so thanks to all that responded. I'll follow up on some o' the ideas and suggested threads to read. Cheers
  10. Campbell
    Beinn An Tuirc Gin is a newer Gin local to Argyll, quite new, quite good, postage cost not bad, webpage o' the same name.
  11. Campbell
    Where would I contact the guy for the details and could I use a transport service?
  12. Campbell
    Aye, that's no. 8 on the list.
  13. Campbell
    Makes total sense for a working dog. BTW Alsatian Greyhound seems a good cross. Does he run cunning on the rabbits or has he got a lot of speed still. Alsatians are still fast.
  14. Campbell
    Aye, they seem handy. I'll have a read of that Alan Sankey thread.
  15. Campbell
    Well, I've heard, probably on here too, that Deerhounds strike prey differently than a whippet say and are likely not much good for the rabbits that have undermined a few of the houses around me.
  16. Campbell
    It doesnae matter if it's done under a horse or no. As long as thepups are born healthy. £25 sounds pretty dam reasonable for a good working sire.
  17. Campbell
    Hi, I am still quite new on here and haven't really posted much at all. Well, I've finally made the decision to try and buy a hound. Since reading Lurchers and Longdogs as a boy I suppose I've preferred "running dogs." The only other type I would put any effort into getting would be a good Alsatian. I have done a bit o' thinking and a Deerhound or Scottish Deerhound if you prefer or a long dog with a lot of Deerhound would suit me fine. There are several fantastic Deerhound breeders webpages on line. Some offering remarkably detailed info about pedigrees which must take long hours a
  18. Campbell
    I've heard collies have been used by some right enuf. They're Border Collies, aye?
  19. Campbell
    Rabbits were running about the roads in the housing schemes during the day a few years ago, especially the young rabbits. Haven't seen 1 in over a year. Used to be said the best tasting rabbits were at Bellochantuy, just outside Campbeltown John. Before the new golf course was built you were walking on a hill and your foot would go right through the warren roof. The area about there was riddled like that. The rabbits will come back and die away again, it seems to just go like that. Plenty of Roe deer. Sika deer. Red deer aswell but ofcourse, canny hunt 'em. Thanks for all replies guys.
  20. Campbell
    I've been reading the Hunting life since 24 June, 2014. I'm posting as I don't mean to be ignorant and all the posts on here are the greatest information on lamping and coursing, which should be LEGALISED, any politicians? I'm not able to get a running dog just now, flat too small, and nobody lamps around here in Campbeltown, too posh and farmers all pals of a certain Beetle from 1960's who is a veggie type. I WOULD BE SHOT!!! So no lurchers for me, yet. You guys keep me sane and the videos are great The photos of real dogs that do stuff are great. Legalise the coursing! ATB, god bless!
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