BLUCHER 1 Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 (edited) If your so worried about it then perhaps a lurcher is not the dog for you. There are always risks with running dogs, but as tomo said its about quality of life for the dog and working dogs certainly get that, I lost a dog 2years ago in a freak accident believe me i was gutted, it always seems to be your best dog that goes down that road. Edited June 15, 2009 by BLUCHER Quote Link to post
Sully 3 Posted June 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 If your so worried about it then perhaps a lurcher is not the dog for you. There are always risks with running dogs, but as tomo said its about quality of life for the dog and working dogs certainly get that, I lost a dog 2years ago in a freak accident believe me i was gutted, it always seems to be your best dog that goes down that road. If you dont mind me saying, a lurcher is 100% for me, thats not the question I was simply trying to ascertain what the experienced lurcher people think the risks are, or should I not of asked, why does it seam that there is often a derogotory tone to some responses, there s always one who tries to be clever when all I want is sound advice....thanks Quote Link to post
BLUCHER 1 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 If your so worried about it then perhaps a lurcher is not the dog for you. There are always risks with running dogs, but as tomo said its about quality of life for the dog and working dogs certainly get that, I lost a dog 2years ago in a freak accident believe me i was gutted, it always seems to be your best dog that goes down that road. If you dont mind me saying, a lurcher is 100% for me, thats not the question I was simply trying to ascertain what the experienced lurcher people think the risks are, or should I not of asked, why does it seam that there is often a derogotory tone to some responses, there s always one who tries to be clever when all I want is sound advice....thanks I wasnt being clever mate, i was just pointing out that there are always risks when you keep that type of dog. Some advice i would give is get to know the ground that you will be running on that way you will know the danger spots and can minimize the risks. ATB. Quote Link to post
Bosun11 537 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Hello Ive not been out with a dog for some time as my old girl recently died at ther age of 14, and for some time previous was to old to work, my situation is different from the vast amount of lads and lasses on here as my dog is firstly a family pet and secondly a worker, my issue/concern is that I am frightened to death at the prospect of taking the dog out and her hitting something or falling and dieing whilst out doing what she loves doing, how often do lurchers die whilst out working them ? is it possible to have A) a working dog and a family pet all rolled into one, cos if this ever happened while out working I wouldnt be able to go home, my wife and kids would be devastated, your advice is greatly appreciated,Craig ps please no nasty remarks I am merely trying to find out your thoughts http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index...t=0&start=0 The above is a link to sommat that happened to me last year. Yes its a sickener but lets face it, as Tomo said it's a rarety. You could have just the same ammount of bad luck with any pet dog. I'm sure the pleasure gained from working your dog will far, far outweigh the worry of potential loss. Quote Link to post
skycat 6,174 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Who was it said: better to have lived one day as a tiger than a lifetime as a mouse? OK I suppose it depends on your personality LOL But seriously, even pet lurchers have horrific accidents and a friend of mine once out jogging with his lurchers ON LEADS beside him was almost killed by a hit and run driver who left him and his dogs for dead: one dog died, the other and the owner did recover but they had been seriously injured. Ferreting is probably the least dangerous of lurcher work, though of course that does depend on where you are ferreting: cliff tops spring to mind as somewhat dangerous! Ditto near roads etc. Quote Link to post
FUJI 17,729 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 a craftsman looks after and cares for his tools of his trade mate,cowboys don't!!!!. Absolutely true Quote Link to post
woodga 170 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 YOU HAVE TO ACCEPT THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY EVERY TIME YOUR DOG GOES OUT THE DOOR HUNTING. ITS CHANCES OF INJURY ARE GREATLY INCREASED.CAN YOU LIVE WITH THAT IF ON ONE OF THOSE TMES YOU TAKE HIM OUT THE WORST HAPPENS AND ITS KILLED OR MAIMED IF YOU CAN THEN CARRY ON. ITS DREADFUL WHEN IT HAPPENS BUT AFTER OUR INITIAL SHOCK WE END UP GETTING ANOTHER ,DOGS ARE IN THE BLOOD IF YOU FEEL AS MOST DOG LADS DO YOU WILL KNOW WHAT YOU WANT THE CHOICE IS YOURS Quote Link to post
skycat 6,174 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Just wanted to add: I've lost several dogs during the course of their work, and yes, its horrible and heart wreching when it happens, but like Woodga says, if its in your blood you just have to carry on. And just think how much happier our working dogs are than some more pampered pooch which spends its life on the end of a flexilead, never being allowed to fulfil its natural instincts. If I had to die doing what I love doing I'd not have it any other way: better to go doing what you love than sit on the side lines all your life for fear you might hurt yourself or get killed. Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 YOU HAVE TO ACCEPT THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY EVERY TIME YOUR DOG GOES OUT THE DOOR HUNTING. ITS CHANCES OF INJURY ARE GREATLY INCREASED.CAN YOU LIVE WITH THAT IF ON ONE OF THOSE TMES YOU TAKE HIM OUT THE WORST HAPPENS AND ITS KILLED OR MAIMED IF YOU CAN THEN CARRY ON. ITS DREADFUL WHEN IT HAPPENS BUT AFTER OUR INITIAL SHOCK WE END UP GETTING ANOTHER ,DOGS ARE IN THE BLOOD IF YOU FEEL AS MOST DOG LADS DO YOU WILL KNOW WHAT YOU WANT THE CHOICE IS YOURS Hey Woodga, I've noticed a few of you're posts in capital letters lately, are you shouting because you're loosing your hearing? It happens to the best of us mate, when we get a bit older.... ....either that or you've got a sticky caps lock key! Quote Link to post
Sully 3 Posted June 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Flippin eck, Bosun, thats awfull, oh now Im really struggling, I love being out just me and her with the lamp, the togetherness is untouchable, it however has took me 6 Weeks to get over having Lora put to sleep, this is a real difficult one, which I am struggling with greatly, Im really sorry Bosun I really hope that Ive not briought it all flooding back to you, I suppose when I think of it the thread was a little bit inconsiderate to those who obviously loved their hunting partner lost in action, sorry pal Quote Link to post
toplamper 5 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 m y old dog died shw was a pet as well as a worker it happens just try your best not to let it happen Quote Link to post
Bosun11 537 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Flippin eck, Bosun, thats awfull, oh now Im really struggling, I love being out just me and her with the lamp, the togetherness is untouchable, it however has took me 6 Weeks to get over having Lora put to sleep, this is a real difficult one, which I am struggling with greatly, Im really sorry Bosun I really hope that Ive not briought it all flooding back to you, I suppose when I think of it the thread was a little bit inconsiderate to those who obviously loved their hunting partner lost in action, sorry pal Sully, it's like this.... I said all I had to say about that little dog on that post, I was gutted, Tracy even more so, BUT we both accept what happened and thats that! We enjoyed our time with Bella and as far as work goes, either of us (me and the Mrs) wouldn't have had it any other way, that little dog died doing what she was born for, what she loved. In over 30 years of keeping lurchers that was the second time i've lost a dog, not a bad 'batting average'. Thing is, when stuff like that happens, it's feckin tough BUT pick yourself up, dust yourself down and get back in the feckin ring!! We now have a crackin little year old bitch, pleased as punch with her, she's grafting well.... Hopefully for a long time to come.... Don't think about the maybe's, lifes to feckin short.... Now go get yourself and your mutt in a field and flick the feckin switch.....!!!!! Quote Link to post
WILF 51,020 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 As usual, bloody great reply from Bosun.......that about says it all. Get some decent insurance as well so that in the event of the worst, you can give the dog the best Quote Link to post
Sully 3 Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Bosun, fantastic reply and made my mind up, thanks so much for your advice, I greatly appreciate it, also pet insurance is first priority, thanks Wilf Quote Link to post
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