what type coat

[Thomsons dogs 37]

what type dogs with these type coats do you prefer and why or is it the type ground you work with your dogs smooth/ruff/brocken coated i prefer smooth myself see detail on dogs better also without feeling the dog

[foxlamper80 28]

i like smooth think it looks the part but looks to catch you game

[smithwicks 182]

i prefer a rough coated lurcher,

because they wont get as cold during the winter

also the harsh coat protects them from thorns and other bushes

and because i tink they look better

[smithwicks 182]

i prefer a rough coated lurcher,

because they wont get as cold during the winter

also the harsh coat protects them from thorns and other bushes

and because i tink they look better

[Cleanspade 3,324]

 

rough.

[smithwicks 182]

nice dog cleanspade is there beddy in her?

[watchman 256]

coat type not essential to me,although thinking back all mine bar one have been smooth,easier to pick up on injurys,cuts ect.

[Cleanspade 3,324]

nice dog cleanspade is there beddy in her?

 

wheaten whippet. first cross dosnt get many cuts rips due to a heavy protective coat and doesnt feel the cold even in sub zero.

[Guest fence_hopper]

nice dog cleanspade is there beddy in her?

 

wheaten whippet. first cross dosnt get many cuts rips due to a heavy protective coat and doesnt feel the cold even in sub zero.

 

 

she's a belting bitch mate what height to the shoulder is she

Edited November 29, 2009 by fence_hopper

[dogs-n-natives 1,182]

There are many variations in coat condition and thickness, in both rough and smooth coats. I like a smooth coat personally but a good thick one with a warm undercoat and waterproof outer, like has been said, injuries can be seen and treated with less fuss, and the dogs dont get clagged up with mud or sticky seeds etc....my collie type has a good coat, and seams pretty hardy in all weathers, unlike my bull type, who dosent really have a coat at all, a mere light covering of very short hair, offering little protection.

was out today on the hill, doing some fox control, it was bad weather, very wet with sleet etc, very cold wind, and my lurcher was really suffering when waiting about... its not nice to see such a dog tucked up shivering. Im seriously considering buying one of those neoprene hunting coats.....

http://www.gundogsupply.com/dokken-neoprene-dog-vest.html but id only feel safe him wearing something like this out on the open hill where there are no barbed wire fences or other such things that it could snag on when he is in persuit of the bunny.....but this is where we encounter the worst weather.

[Cleanspade 3,324]

nice dog cleanspade is there beddy in her?

 

wheaten whippet. first cross dosnt get many cuts rips due to a heavy protective coat and doesnt feel the cold even in sub zero.

 

 

she's a belting bitch mate what height to the shoulder is she

 

 

she is a he you know fine well. and he is 23 inch to the shoulder

[Thomsons dogs 37]

thought i would just put this back up now that the winter is well and truelly here guys

[mickmck 716]

i prefer broken coated but have a smooth coated aswell , i rekon she be warmer in winter , and i just like the way she looks , but its not how they look that catches rabbits ect , blitz n scratch

[4x4hunter 0]

smooth coated as stated cuts etc

[Jd123 4]

smooth coated all the way mate