Westyorkshire_lad 402 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 I do apologise guys I know this topic has been up maybe before but can't find it, was wondering if anyone used a pure greyhound for working and I mean the small bred ones. The reason I'm asking is was just browsing through greyhound data and seen a little bitch about 24 inches , what a cracking dog she looks but bit expensive for me. Quote Link to post
Saluki246 1,053 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 I had one back in 1991, she was a cracker, killed a lot for me, but she broke her neck going down for the strike on a hare, died instantly, others i have had, got injured very easily, only ever seen one greyhound that lived to old bones and he only went out once or twice a week, personally, would not bother myself. Quote Link to post
old school 477 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Get it as a pup and train it as you would any lurcher... Ex track dogs are usually a nightmare to work with,, I've had a few!! If you like speed then they're an awesome thing to watch on a long slip 3 Quote Link to post
coursing-lad 71 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 I ran one about 3 years ago. Has extremely quick (as you could imagine) left the lurchers sitting they couldn't get near it when it came to flat out running. However ran a rabbit..... And smashed a sandstone wall and broke its neck instantly. Was a shame too had a proper stock pit I was going to him over. Quote Link to post
Johnlurcher 35 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 I ran one about 3 years ago. Has extremely quick (as you could imagine) left the lurchers sitting they couldn't get near it when it came to flat out running. However ran a rabbit..... And smashed a sandstone wall and broke its neck instantly. Was a shame too had a proper stock pit I was going to him over. Had one, coursing bitch, ran like it had rocket up its hole but broke its leg and had to be pts. Quote Link to post
BIGLURKS 874 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Had one 15 year ago best little bitch I've seen run too date lasted 2 seasons then had too become a brood bitch for track dogs due too injury Quote Link to post
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 I will have one - one day. Said it for a good while now. Would be an amazing sight on some quarry. Quote Link to post
sandymere 8,261 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 I've ran a few ex track dogs, did alright bearing in mind their age when starting, getting one from a pup would be a better way to go. You can get a pup for the price of some lurchers these days. http://www.greyhound-data.com/litter.htm?land=uk&id=&x=0&filter_sire=all Quote Link to post
frazdog 252 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 my greyhound bitch 27tts retrieves live to hand,very game gonna end up killing herself,no reverse https://www.dropbox.com/s/iir73ed5vbayd94/2014-08-31%2008.29.16.jpg?dl=0 1 Quote Link to post
Westyorkshire_lad 402 Posted December 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 my greyhound bitch 27tts retrieves live to hand,very game gonna end up killing herself,no reverse https://www.dropbox.com/s/iir73ed5vbayd94/2014-08-31%2008.29.16.jpg?dl=0 Quote Link to post
Westyorkshire_lad 402 Posted December 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Nice dog pal, I know the big greys are bad for injuries thought the little one mite of been abit better good running dogs not made for field sport sounds like it Quote Link to post
matt1979 766 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 We have ah a few over the years and they have been worked as lurchers and raced, not the best mix obviously but from what I remember (I was a kid) they all worked well enough some better than others the last bitch we had never had any major injuries but the last dog I can remember ended up with a fair few toes missing from working. All had nice natures as were very chilled in the kennels and house. That said the deerhound crosses we owned at the same time were more robust and had plenty of speed for work atb Quote Link to post
offtheradar 175 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Matt1979, did you race sleds as I've heard of this x being used as well as the GSP x Quote Link to post
offtheradar 175 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Sorry wrong topic.......... Muppet Quote Link to post
krawnden 1,036 Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 I had a 27" bitch - absolutely awesome to watch her running down her quarry. Unfortunately the ground round my way is pretty rough and she was way too fast for her own good and took some nasty injuries. Didn't get her till 18 months old though, and as been said previously if I'd had her from a pup she might have grown up a bit wiser to the lie of the land and more cautious (though to be honest I doubt it). Fantastic temperament, very laid back, very quiet in the house, very biddable and a lovely dog. But I'd never have another one unless I was only ever going to run her on bowling greens Quote Link to post
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