Good Feet ?

[tommarshall 4]

Alright guys. Just what like to know what exactly is meant by the term "good feet" in lurchers ? Thanks, Tom

[rocky1 942]

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[tommarshall 4]

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Tight ?

[skycat 6,174]

Strong bones, well arched toes, strong claws, thick tough pads: BUT don't expect a Whippet to have the same feet as a Bull cross or a Saluki. The actual shape depends on the breeding of the dog, but all dogs should have feet which correspond to their weight and size. If you have a heavy built dog with flimsy little feet then they won't stand the strain of carrying that weight around at a gallop cross country. Trouble is with many lurchers of very mixed breeding, they don't always inherit the right feet for the job: could end up with Whippet feet and a bully body: not a good combination. All feet can be made tougher by correct exercise/good diet, but you won't ever change the basic shape.

[tommarshall 4]

Strong bones, well arched toes, strong claws, thick tough pads: BUT don't expect a Whippet to have the same feet as a Bull cross or a Saluki. The actual shape depends on the breeding of the dog, but all dogs should have feet which correspond to their weight and size. If you have a heavy built dog with flimsy little feet then they won't stand the strain of carrying that weight around at a gallop cross country. Trouble is with many lurchers of very mixed breeding, they don't always inherit the right feet for the job: could end up with Whippet feet and a bully body: not a good combination. All feet can be made tougher by correct exercise/good diet, but you won't ever change the basic shape.

Thanks for that boss. I got you.

My 8 month old pup (Bull/Grey x Collie/Wheaton/Grey) has excellent feet. However my other pup (5 month old Whippet/Grey x Deerhound/Grey) has delicate feet ? Keep him on flat ground ay ? Thanks again.