Newbie with a question

[Stuart Rope 22]

Hi there im new to running lurchers an gt wat i was told was a saluki grey x collie grey but i belive hes a sal/grey x whippetx hes 11 month n 23tts n wanted him to do a bit of everyhing lamp day ferreting retriveng but ive been told a dog this size is sutible for bunnies only but met a gut with a whippet n takes roe n charlie should i jus keep putting time in n hope for the best or am i wasting my time im quite attached to kane (my pup) n happy with progress jus wanted advice on guys who had a good few seasons n dogs under there belt n p.s dnt want any smart arse comments cause im a newbie

[Simoman 110]

Hi there im new to running lurchers an gt wat i was told was a saluki grey x collie grey but i belive hes a sal/grey x whippetx hes 11 month n 23tts n wanted him to do a bit of everyhing lamp day ferreting retriveng but ive been told a dog this size is sutible for bunnies only but met a gut with a whippet n takes roe n charlie should i jus keep putting time in n hope for the best or am i wasting my time im quite attached to kane (my pup) n happy with progress jus wanted advice on guys who had a good few seasons n dogs under there belt n p.s dnt want any smart arse comments cause im a newbie

 

First rule of being a newbie, try and sort the wheat from the chaff and dont listen to idiots

[nothernlite 18,030]

stick with what you have and dont bother with roe or fox at the end of the day its ilegal good luck

[Ideation 8,216]

First things first, taking anything but rabbits and rats would be illegal.

 

Second thing - a 23" dog of the right calibre should be capable of doing most things, although may not be a specialist in certain fields.

 

If you are attached to him and he makes you happy, what more could you ask for?

[chartpolski 20,631]

A decent 23" dog will do all you need. You'll find as you get more into the game that some people, shall we say, exagerate their dogs prowess !! LOL !! Good rule of thumb is "believe nowt you hear, and only half you see" in the Lurcher game !! Good luck with your dog

 

Cheers.

[Stuart Rope 22]

Thanks very much guys im enjoying putting the effort n time in to the pup and cant wait to see how he turns out any advice on getting him in top condition for september i take him road walks for swims and he follows the bike

[Stuart Rope 22]

A decent 23" dog will do all you need. You'll find as you get more into the game that some people, shall we say, exagerate their dogs prowess !! LOL !! Good rule of thumb is "believe nowt you hear, and only half you see" in the Lurcher game !! Good luck with your dog

 

Cheers.

[Stuart Rope 22]

Cheers [bANNED TEXT] ill keep tht in mind

[Romany 1,065]

Best all rounder I ever had or seen was 23 and a half inches at the shoulder..no saljki, whippet in her, but a touch of collie

[the pikey poacher 1,157]

any pics of the dog mate and still might make another inch as it aint finished growing yet at 11 months and 24 is the ideal height imo

[lamp+battery 98]

i had a 23" collie whippet and she would do every thing out there, good luck with him hope all turns out well

[South hams hunter 8,882]

23 is a cracking size, if he/she don't do everything itself well don't be to disheartened

[paulus 26]

the dog will be as good as the time and effort you put into it

[Stuart Rope 22]

How do i upload photos on this

[Stuart Rope 22]

any pics of the dog mate and still might make another inch as it aint finished growing yet at 11 months and 24 is the ideal height imo