When to start running my lurcher.

[Thieving Mac 1]

I'm new to the sport and I've got a greyhound/whippet x greyhound/kelpie. He's now almost 8 months and his basic obediance is good. Does anyone have any experience with a similar breeding with regards to introducing them to work?

[WILF 53,433]

My tuppence worth would be, just enjoy traing the dog and mooching about then when it is gone a year see how it goes on the lamp if you fancy a bit of that.

Bare in mind it won't be an expert from the get go so be patient matey.

Enjoy

[Thieving Mac 1]

Thanks for the advice, it's so confusing there's so many theorys. Up to now he's been out with other dogs and seen them run and he's retrieved the caught rabbits once dispatched and carried them back to the car. A year is about the average time I've been told so I think that will be it

[WILF 53,433]

My own theory is that if you have one dog, it will come on better on its own while young rather than in the company of other dogs......IMHO

Best of luck matey

[the big chief 3,099]

i have all ways started mine at 12 to 13 months the dog is more mature in mind and body