Mrjamesblack89 2 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Hi all, im basically looking for advice, as a hunting / fieldsports person ive always had interest in running dogs. Ive hat ratting terriers and i also follow scent hounds, but never have had a go at running rabbits with sight hounds. Basically i would like to know if there is any breed / cross that is easier to work with? And is a dog or bitch easier to work with? Or is all mutual, you get good and bad with every cross & sex? I will be looking to get a pup in the next month or so once ive looked into it fully, but another bit of advice if you guys wouldnt mind sharing, what do you feed your running dogs on? Do you feed wet or dry, or both? Do you feed alot of veg? White meat, red meat? (Im not asking what is the best rabbit / lamping dog, ive seen all other threads) many thanks Quote Link to post
desertbred 5,490 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Talk to some of the lads with running dogs in your area see what dogs they run,It is better to talk with older lads, you will gain from their experience also. You will come to know of any decent litters due. Steer clear of half the bull shit you read on here, especially about how good particular studs and bitches are own eyes and ears are better atb 3 Quote Link to post
coursing-lad 71 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I recommend a collie greyhound (for rabbits anyway) for someone with little experience they're very well obedient giving the right nature, also with food, raw and dry Quote Link to post
Mrjamesblack89 2 Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Hi, Desertbred- yes i shall do that il as a few of the experienced lads i know see what they think is the easiest to work with. Always have the fear of them just telling their breed of dog is easiest to work with, just because they actually have that breed. No harm in asking though i suppose. Coursing lad - thanks for the advise, i shall definately look into a Collie x greyhound, i also have read quite a few good things about them performance wise. Ahh yes exactly what i fed my terriers on, so il stick to the raw and dry mix then. Any opinions on whippet crosses on how easy they are to work with? dont get me wrong i will put my all into training anybreed, but as i have no experience with running dogs, the e easier the dog to work with the better. many thanks for your replies guys, all is taken on board Quote Link to post
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