Devon 26 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Just a quick update on young Gunnar. He's come on a treat and is a great dog to own. Very...Saluki like with his temprament and attitude, so basically huffy when he gets wrong :-). Hoping to get him out and about this season, had a couple of offers for days/nights out so hopefully he'll do well. Seems pretty keen so touch wood. 6 Quote Link to post
satan80 358 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 top looking hound mate, great to see the development from the first pics, he looks quite a big lad, how tall tts? Quote Link to post
troter58 1,711 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 very nice mate turned it to a fine animal atb troter Quote Link to post
dodger 2,664 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 He looks like a young dog to be proud of, i have a bitch of similar breeding she's had a lot of work n never let me down been a really good dog for me atb with yours.. Quote Link to post
echo 24 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Does he still lay on top of the jrt 1 Quote Link to post
Devon 26 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Last time I measured him he was 23.5 tts. He's a bit big, but yes he does still squash my Russell. Thanks for the kind remarks, can't wait to see him run as he is one fast puppy dog. Quote Link to post
jezza 126 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 nice pup lol, have you got him some permission mate? as i wouldnt rely on other people to take you out, get him a nice collar and youll be on to a winner lol, atb Quote Link to post
royjel 3 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Real good feet on him mate.he turned out nice Quote Link to post
Devon 26 Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Gunnar had his first night on the lamp last weekend. Mixed attempt, but at least he showed some promise. Nothing that a bit of work can't sort out. He's a bad traveller and a bit of a wimp (Saluki trait) so wasn't happy about the long car journey with two other more dominant bitches so that wasn't a great start. He watched 2 slips and we brought the rabbits back for him to smell and rag on but he didn't seem interested at all. On the third one of the lads suggested slipping him to see if he would double up or show interest...slipped him and nothing...for about 3 seconds and then off he went like the clappers, Other dog nailed the kill but Gunner ran her all the way and I'm sure didn't make the strike from inexperience only. He took a while to come back which isn't like him at all but he was excited. So we decided to try him alone and slipped him on the next one. He knew straight away to follow the beam and he destroyed the rabbit for pace, turning him off the walls but again no strike and the rabbit, after a long course ducked into a wall. Got him back to watch another couple of runs with the other dogs and brought the rabbits back again for him to smell etc. Next run to Gunner and he was on the rabbit like a shot again easily outpacing it again failing to strike for a while and then he did. Took the bunny pretty soft mouthed. This is where he went to pot as he wouldn't retrieve and kept running off with the rabbit when I tried to get him back on the leash. Took a good while to get him back. The lads reckon it's just puppy excitedness etc, but once I did get him back I decieded to keep him on the leash after that so not to spoil anyone else's fun. He watched every course with intent though so hopefully with a bit more work and maybe only one other or alone he may get a confidence boost to strike and not be so nervous. I'm still very proud of him as he is my first lurcher and he shows huge potential if we can sort out his little issues. The other lads commented on his pace etc so he must be decent, just need to work on his nerves as I think that was the main issue last night. Quote Link to post
troter58 1,711 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 just take your time with him get out on your own with the lamp get a good understanding between you and dog loads of one on one he will get confident with time still a young dog he as turned out a nice sort hope it all comes right for you atb troter Quote Link to post
AshR1 214 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 very nice dog mate Quote Link to post
gamerooster 1,179 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 wimp 'saluki trait'!!! Quote Link to post
J.DOG 1,355 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 wimp 'saluki trait'!!! I know he's upset me now Lol only joking , Gunnar sounds keen just take your time bud just teething troubles Quote Link to post
Devon 26 Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Alright it's not "wimpy", but you know how they get...all moody and shit . He had a right face on after the drive up. I know he's still young and he clearly knows what to do, just need some time and patience. It's not like he didn't have a go and he did get one on his first night out. Quote Link to post
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