Sirius 1,358 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Good luck, not all that keen on the idea of a close breeding but if it locks the 'good traits' in and not any 'bad traits', it will be worth doing. But from what you say they have no bad traits as they are legends Good hunting Sirius Edited November 7, 2011 by Sirius Quote Link to post
WILF 44,300 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Sorry WILF they are all spoken for ...I should make a tidy sum of these just in time for xmas £5600 Sould come in very handy for xmas but I thought the mars bar would tip the balance.......oh well, theres always next year! Quote Link to post
Bosun11 537 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 If the truth be knowen Asha I have seen a lot of bitches working and not seen one that I would want a pup out of but im a fussy b*****d ........ and the reason I asked why use a pure grey is I wouldnt use a dog to breed from that hasnt been tested in the field not on the track as imo there is a huge huge differance as i cant honestly see what a track greyhound brings to the mix apart from speed...... me and the lads that will be getting pups just dont want a dog that does what the owners ask we want that little bit extra and hopefully a few turnout that way ...like I said time will tell You have done the right thing imho and i would not hesitate in having a pup out of this breeding out of two tested working dogs thats the mistake a lot make going back to pure greyhounds or non ped whippets imho.Good luck with the pups. Quote Link to post
Guest vin Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 If the truth be knowen Asha I have seen a lot of bitches working and not seen one that I would want a pup out of but im a fussy b*****d ........ and the reason I asked why use a pure grey is I wouldnt use a dog to breed from that hasnt been tested in the field not on the track as imo there is a huge huge differance as i cant honestly see what a track greyhound brings to the mix apart from speed...... me and the lads that will be getting pups just dont want a dog that does what the owners ask we want that little bit extra and hopefully a few turnout that way ...like I said time will tell You have done the right thing imho and i would not hesitate in having a pup out of this breeding out of two tested working dogs thats the mistake a lot make going back to pure greyhounds or non ped whippets imho.Good luck with the pups. terrier lads have been doing it for years with thier stock..it makes perfect sense to keep the line close .. good luck Moo..please keep posting some pics of this little as they grow a bit..I like that little tiger brindle un .. Quote Link to post
kanigra 110 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 No your asking a bit more from your breeding but do you want that if none of them make there 2nd birthday? Just a thought!! Seen some of the ones that died run & they were good dogs.Good luck with them. Quote Link to post
MOO 730 Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 If the truth be knowen Asha I have seen a lot of bitches working and not seen one that I would want a pup out of but im a fussy b*****d ........ and the reason I asked why use a pure grey is I wouldnt use a dog to breed from that hasnt been tested in the field not on the track as imo there is a huge huge differance as i cant honestly see what a track greyhound brings to the mix apart from speed...... me and the lads that will be getting pups just dont want a dog that does what the owners ask we want that little bit extra and hopefully a few turnout that way ...like I said time will tell You have done the right thing imho and i would not hesitate in having a pup out of this breeding out of two tested working dogs thats the mistake a lot make going back to pure greyhounds or non ped whippets imho.Good luck with the pups. terrier lads have been doing it for years with thier stock..it makes perfect sense to keep the line close .. good luck Moo..please keep posting some pics of this little as they grow a bit..I like that little tiger brindle un .. You are right Vin regarding digging dogs but you can get away with deformaties in that type of dog cause even a flat footed three legged terrier can be a top grafter where as the big dogs are a far more refined animal so even the slightest physical problems will hinder there working ability ....we have taken a chance on this breeding lets hope it works out . Kanigra i have just figured out who you are you have seen the pups out of Tigger run down south and your right most didnt make there second birthday but that can happen when you get committed dogs of this type and you give them plenty...I would rather a dog didnt make its second birthday because it was 100% commited in its cause ...than it jacked and packed it all in 4 days old and all seem to be thriving 1 Quote Link to post
Simoman 110 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Refreshing to see a litter bred with one thought in mind "work", a carefully planned breeding with no money involved, its not even entertained.......The only downside is the breeder is sexually active with large eastern european males........ Quote Link to post
MOO 730 Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 every hole is a goal and its not a down side 1 Quote Link to post
kanigra 110 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 I agree mate. Not talking about jackers tho you always get some dogs that don't make the grade even siblings in the same litter.Some make it some don't. Some breedings can just sometimes be a little to keen? Like i said ave seen them run so know there good.Just like putting an injury prone dog over an injury prone bitch' shorten working life'.All that work put into the breeding & bringing on of the youngster & then they don't make a 3rd season. It was just a thought. Quote Link to post
MOO 730 Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 There is a big brindle bitch i like but I will watch them grow and wait till they get there charectors........ there is always 1 pup in a litter that catches your eye ....a bitch would suit my kennels at this moment but if theres a dog I like who knows ... Quote Link to post
kanigra 110 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Have you dewclawed them Mik? Quote Link to post
toby1066 413 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 regarding not making it to there 2nd birthday i would agree with moo theres a saying better a day as a lion than a lifetime as a mouse 3 Quote Link to post
MOO 730 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 I got back from a week in Norway last night and these pups are thriveing they are 2 weeks now and eyes are open and there moveing about ...Rosie is doing a grand job with them 1 Quote Link to post
MOO 730 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 this lad has years of mischief ahead of him 1 Quote Link to post
whip x grey 276 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 is this the pup thats caught yer eye moo,,,,or is this the pup yer son chosen for himself and your not gettin a say in it lol Quote Link to post
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