rescue lurchers

[fieldsportsman 107]

hi all, as many of you know there are an incresing number of dogs in rescue homes particuly lurchers and terriers, i was thinking of getting a lurcher from one to work, whats everyones oppinion.

[brunty29cdo 5]

i think its a bit hit and miss with rescue dogs for work.i mean why would a good working dog be in rescue center in first place.sure there must be some about but you cant try before you commit.

hope it works out for you tho

[Fabapocalypse 35]

Some rescue centres won't rehome to working homes; some will, but some won't.

 

You do sometimes get puppies coming into rescue, though; some very young, and some born into rescue. There seem to have been a lot this year.

 

Typically though a rescue lurcher will be a young dog between five months to a year old which may well have been tried and found wanting in some way... or maybe have an injury. Or else an older retiree. And often seen are "wastage" dogs from breeding programmes.

 

Rescuing is VERY rewarding but you do need to have realistic expectations when you go into it. You will be guessing its breeding forever, and you may have to work through problems or training issues as the dog settles in.

 

If it comes from a reputable Rescue, the dog will almost certainly have been neutered, or if too young to have been, the rescue will require you to sign an agreement that you will have it neutered when it's ready. They're also usually microchipped.

 

Many people have rescue after rescue and have a lot of fun/sport with them, but it's not for everyone.

[PINNACLE 2,297]

Some rescue centres won't rehome to working homes; some will, but some won't.

 

You do sometimes get puppies coming into rescue, though; some very young, and some born into rescue. There seem to have been a lot this year.

 

Typically though a rescue lurcher will be a young dog between five months to a year old which may well have been tried and found wanting in some way... or maybe have an injury. Or else an older retiree. And often seen are "wastage" dogs from breeding programmes.

 

Rescuing is VERY rewarding but you do need to have realistic expectations when you go into it. You will be guessing its breeding forever, and you may have to work through problems or training issues as the dog settles in.

 

If it comes from a reputable Rescue, the dog will almost certainly have been neutered, or if too young to have been, the rescue will require you to sign an agreement that you will have it neutered when it's ready. They're also usually microchipped.

 

Many people have rescue after rescue and have a lot of fun/sport with them, but it's not for everyone.

 

Perfect answer

 

I have a rescue and know that it might not work out the way I want but I am having fun trying, there are other ways to get rabbits but not many as rewarding as seeing a dog off the street happy and trying to prove it is a real lurcher. Look around there are some real nice dogs and pups and don't think it is the dogs fault it is a rescue it is usually some tw4t of an owner who fecks up and chucks in the towel (DOG) early. Don't tell them you want to work it though. Try and get a dog as young as possible or have some idea of the parents or previous owner or the nights guessing become tedius but beware Saluki x's, only joking.NOT

[#1poacher 8]

anything concerning the RSPCA will not let you work the dog

[fresh earth 47]

Some will be in a rescue centre as they werent suitable as pets as they matured so probs wont have even had a look at anything and in some cases in my opinion thats better than a dog thats been shown to much to soon