Best First Running Dog.

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I wouldn't say Salukis are too avanced an option for someone starting out, often its folk that are too used to typical lurchers that struggle to except the Salukis different ways and that is why many don't do well with them.

 

 

Right I know this thread will have very mixed results, but to put it context. Next year I will be in a position that I can finally have a dog again, and I'd like a working dog able to catch rabbits, and also be a pet. Growing up we had a collie X Lab and a Lurcher (Not sure the breeding too young). Loved those dogs and always wanted another working dog when I could, but been living in city shared houses and in study, so wasn't an option.

Next year I'm back out into the rural North and will be after a pup, but beforehand I want to learn as much as possible about them so need to come to a conclusion at least roughly about what to go for.

My choices are boiling down to:

Whippet: as they are smaller, dog would only be after bunnies for me anyway.

saluki: As they are BEAUTIFUL, but I know a tad advanced for somebody new to it.

Lurcher: (Not sure what cross, but I like the Saluki crosses or greyhound crosses)

Greyhound:

What are your opinions on these dogs? Any pointers for somebody new to it?

Cheers in advance, just looking to be fully prepared before I go out and bring home a dog.