Hare dogs (Pre ban)

[bryanm45 787]

In Whipp hare coursing back in the day it was 50yrd slips and the idea was NOT to catch the hare but to turn it first for 3 points and the 1 point for each turn after,between two dogs decided by the judge on horseback.

Bryan.

[chartpolski 20,585]

In Whipp hare coursing back in the day it was 50yrd slips and the idea was NOT to catch the hare but to turn it first for 3 points and the 1 point for each turn after,between two dogs decided by the judge on horseback.

Bryan.

 

That's a rather simplyfied version of the rules. The W.C.C. Rules were based on the N.C.C., (Greyhound), rules; and were virtualy identical apart from the "law"; which was 100 yards for Greyhounds, and 30 yards for Whippets. Also the "run-up" points were changed to reflect the shorter "law"; 3 points, (max), for a Greyhound, but only 1 1/2 for Whippets. Hares were rarely caught in Whippet coursing; and such experts as Douglas-Todd and Walsh, (who disagreed massively about Whippet coursing), agreed that the Whippet was, generaly , overmatched by a hare, even though Walsh was the Secretary of the W.C.C. !!

 

Of course Whippets will take daytime hares, I have seen it. But, at the end of the day there are far better types for coursing hares !!

 

Cheers/

[gamerooster 1,179]

In Whipp hare coursing back in the day it was 50yrd slips and the idea was NOT to catch the hare but to turn it first for 3 points and the 1 point for each turn after,between two dogs decided by the judge on horseback.

Bryan.

 

That's a rather simplyfied version of the rules. The W.C.C. Rules were based on the N.C.C., (Greyhound), rules; and were virtualy identical apart from the "law"; which was 100 yards for Greyhounds, and 30 yards for Whippets. Also the "run-up" points were changed to reflect the shorter "law"; 3 points, (max), for a Greyhound, but only 1 1/2 for Whippets. Hares were rarely caught in Whippet coursing; and such experts as Douglas-Todd and Walsh, (who disagreed massively about Whippet coursing), agreed that the Whippet was, generaly , overmatched by a hare, even though Walsh was the Secretary of the W.C.C. !!

 

Of course Whippets will take daytime hares, I have seen it. But, at the end of the day there are far better types for coursing hares !!

 

Cheers/

 

Yet when used correctly in a cross, can make some outstanding hare killing lurchers, funny isent it, just goes to show you what they mean about hybrid vigour

[bryanm45 787]

In Whipp hare coursing back in the day it was 50yrd slips and the idea was NOT to catch the hare but to turn it first for 3 points and the 1 point for each turn after,between two dogs decided by the judge on horseback.

Bryan.

 

That's a rather simplyfied version of the rules. The W.C.C. Rules were based on the N.C.C., (Greyhound), rules; and were virtualy identical apart from the "law"; which was 100 yards for Greyhounds, and 30 yards for Whippets. Also the "run-up" points were changed to reflect the shorter "law"; 3 points, (max), for a Greyhound, but only 1 1/2 for Whippets. Hares were rarely caught in Whippet coursing; and such experts as Douglas-Todd and Walsh, (who disagreed massively about Whippet coursing), agreed that the Whippet was, generaly , overmatched by a hare, even though Walsh was the Secretary of the W.C.C. !!

 

Of course Whippets will take daytime hares, I have seen it. But, at the end of the day there are far better types for coursing hares !!

 

Cheers/

 

Agreed the hare was the ultimate game for a whippet, there was no bigger test than that.

[goldfinch2007 2,331]

FOX?some were capable

Edited October 28, 2012 by goldfinch2007

[gamerooster 1,179]

deer?

[bryanm45 787]

Would never try a Whipp on fox or deer as it would struggle to kill it solo therefore not fit for purpose.

[goldfinch2007 2,331]

went shooting today my boys saluki/whippet retrieved one for us .

[lamping-lad 160]

went shooting today my boys saluki/whippet retrieved one for us .

kushti