jacko2009 466 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 well people i am new on here and was just wondering what ya think of whippets,for lamping and a bit of ferriting,bought a whippet today a bitch she is 8 months old and a bit nervous,she is very small type so i just was wondering what are they like on the lamp,and can i get her used to ferrets,and that have a picture but not great and after a bit of handling id say she would get used to me thanks Quote Link to post
jacko2009 466 Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 would not mind seeing a few pictures of ya working whippets either lads thanks more pictures but not great will try and get better ones Quote Link to post
lurcher lass 9 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 hi mate good news on whippet, hope she warms to you, any idea on her past i have a lurcher, sire is pure working whippet, sooty sam lines, Dam is greyhound x deerhound she is mainly like her father just a tad longer in the back, which helps the stride heres a couple of pics in regards to whippets as workers, whippets are grand but do had couple bad points, they feel the cold, skin tears very easily and some do not have the stamina to do a full nights lamping, also there are different types of whippet, the working type and racing type the worker will be taller and a tad more stocker i would personaaly perfer to use this type the racey is smaller and can be more nervy, and has the disadvantage of less height to see her surroundings either type of whippet will get rabbits, and of course introduce to ferrts!! the earlier the better, best of luck mate and keep us posted lurcher lass x x x Quote Link to post
ljs1984 3 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Heres mine, loves going out on the lamp! she is about 1yr old there! i had here when she was 8 month, spent plenty of time and fuss with her first couple of weeks now everytime i leave her in house with missis she crys till i get home! she has turned into a cheeky little thing to! Mine is 19 inch to the shoulder, game liitle thing i wouldnt be without one to be honest with you if your just after rabbits! she has only had a handfull of rabbits so far, im looking forward to september now! Quote Link to post
whippeter69 88 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 (edited) Iv got mine and il only use her for ferreting, i use the shotgun for lamping. She likes to yelp when running at on the lamp so only ferreting for her. Edited May 7, 2009 by whippeter69 Quote Link to post
jacko2009 466 Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 hi mate good news on whippet, hope she warms to you, any idea on her past i have a lurcher, sire is pure working whippet, sooty sam lines, Dam is greyhound x deerhound she is mainly like her father just a tad longer in the back, which helps the stride heres a couple of pics in regards to whippets as workers, whippets are grand but do had couple bad points, they feel the cold, skin tears very easily and some do not have the stamina to do a full nights lamping, also there are different types of whippet, the working type and racing type the worker will be taller and a tad more stocker i would personaaly perfer to use this type the racey is smaller and can be more nervy, and has the disadvantage of less height to see her surroundings either type of whippet will get rabbits, and of course introduce to ferrts!! the earlier the better, best of luck mate and keep us posted lurcher lass x x x thanks lurcher lass the dogs past is grand the man that owned the dogs did noting wit them at all cause he has other dogs as well,so they seen noting i have to even lead train her yet,but she will get used to me,the mother of them was working on the lamp,and same with the father on the lamp and with ferrets,so the breed should be there hopefully Quote Link to post
percho50 46 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 (edited) lovely whippets Edited May 7, 2009 by percho50 Quote Link to post
jacko2009 466 Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 thanks everyone for the replies,some lovely little whippets there,just hope mine will come good on the lamp,and with ferrets,now just have to train her in,so what ye think i should start of doing,anybody have any tips would be great thanks Quote Link to post
rusty 0 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 hi jacko i,ve a bigger whippet, they,re not a bad little dog for what you want, as been said their skin can tear a bit easy, and a bit prone to getting knocked up, and can be a little headstrong, but they will give you 100% in the field. give me a pm if you wish and we can have a look out if your near my parish. yors Russ. Quote Link to post
Guest fence_hopper Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 my bitch 7months 21 sooty sam lines from anglsey field whippets Quote Link to post
marko 30 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 just take your time with the new dog because its a bit older,but shouldnt have many problems the whippet is a handy little dog, start off with it seeing the ferret in the hutch running up and down so it gets used to seeing it,then let it see you playing with the ferret as much as possible so it sees its more like a friend a few wks in the hutch and a few wks you playing with ferret will help, next you could try a bowl of milk out for the ferret let the dog see it drinking the milk it will get curious to see what its drinking and should start drinking with the ferret,but just keep an eye on it.If you have any minor setbacks dont worry ie the dog wanting to bite the ferret just keep telling no its a friend the dog will soon come around,this has always worked for me it just takes time and patience,good look mate with the lovely whippet and giving it a chance at 8 mths old not many would do that so good on you they are brilliant little dogs(just remember patience then more patience) dont give up you will have a good dog for life. Quote Link to post
mccroryart 0 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 If the dog is not used to a lead then its not likely to be very fit so start with a lot of road work. Take it everywhere with you to bond, socialise and build up her confidence. Over the summer months build up the fitness with good food and exercise - to start just train her in the yard to heel, sit, retrieve, then do the same out in a park and finally get ready to enter her later in the year. I have a pup about the same age. Eamonn Quote Link to post
aussiewhippet 0 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 i've got a couple whippets, greatest little dogs. You'll have a lot of fun. In about 6 months you'll want a second to keep it company, and so you should. As this dog hasn't worked, be really careful about obsticles with this dog. when you get it chasing, they can run blind, that is chase the rabbit and not look what's between them and the rabbit. this can be bad for the pup. my advice is to get this dog used to running through obsticles as much as possible before before you take it hunting. Quote Link to post
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