jcm 2,326 Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 I run my dog on big open fields so he has had to adapt get him in smaller fields and he excels ? Quote Link to post
MR RABBIT 715 Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 if its just sololey for rabbits ,,,the a lurcher saturated with whippet greyhound,,,depending on the ground u run,,,,rough ground maybe wee bit more working dog in mix and abit o more hight Quote Link to post
bird 9,588 Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 try go for a pup from proven workers , suppose the x don't really matter as long as they good at there job, something 23-26in with good coat+feet -fast+agile with very good stamina that's what a good lamp dog should be, and it hasn't got to be the brain of Britian either to pick a rabbit up in beam .! ! 1 Quote Link to post
jeemes 3,516 Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 All running dogs need intelligence.. they build up knowledge with experience and thats how they get better. I think a lot of people only see intelligence when a dog does tricks for them,but cleverness is more than that in a dog. 2 Quote Link to post
bird 9,588 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 All running dogs need intelligence.. they build up knowledge with experience and thats how they get better. I think a lot of people only see intelligence when a dog does tricks for them,but cleverness is more than that in a dog yeh but you can get caught up in the intelligence thing, I have in the past with choosing lurchers. all lurchers don't matter what they x with , will learn lamping if took out enough its practice practice 3 Quote Link to post
No1DogMan 50 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 All running dogs need intelligence.. they build up knowledge with experience and thats how they get better. I think a lot of people only see intelligence when a dog does tricks for them,but cleverness is more than that in a dog yeh but you can get caught up in the intelligence thing, I have in the past with choosing lurchers. all lurchers don't matter what they x with , will learn lamping if took out enough its practice practice Aye True. They will all pick up point and slip. But sometimes we need that bit more? Thinking outside the box. Come at the rabbit from an angle, keep them off the hedge etc. Only so much can be learnt. There needs to be a bit of hunting brain in there to start with. And I assure you they haven't all got it. 3 Quote Link to post
kevin kiely 66 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) Iv a collie whippet hound and its good at getting them off ditches and doesn't over run on the turns good coat feet stamina brain.cuts the rabbits off aswell.one run could be over and lamp off the. When u put it back on it could be coursing another rabbit without the light Edited January 19, 2015 by kevin kiely Quote Link to post
Spadge 3 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Awesome info guys keep it coming,a lot of people have been mentioning collie x wippet or bed x wippet Quote Link to post
Wales1234 5,424 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 My blue bitch is handy lamping bitch on rabbits when out she doesn't miss a lot thank god because around here we got take our chances !! She's colliebullgrey x deergreyxcolliegrey she was a early starter really switched on from a young age !! good day bitch aswell but not a spot of hunting up and with that breeding and her parents being 25tts and 27tts she would be bigger but at 24 she quick and can turn very well !! 3 Quote Link to post
Spadge 3 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Nice dog mate Quote Link to post
fluff 409 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 wales thats a nice dog had collie type very simliar to yours mines were very good handy dogs on allsorts as i says nice dog Quote Link to post
Spadge 3 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 yeh I understand it's down to the owner most of it n training I would just like a good breed that's known to do well Quote Link to post
weasle 1,119 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Best bet would be try and get out with lads doing a bit and watch them and there dogs,At least then you will get a picture of what you want dont want. Even better if there local and running same type of land as you. Personally would advice a beginner to avoid to much brain,You will make mistakes and a dog that thinks to much will soon start to second guess you.Then it can get complicated fast... 2 Quote Link to post
Spadge 3 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Best bet would be try and get out with lads doing a bit and watch them and there dogs,At least then you will get a picture of what you want dont want. Even better if there local and running same type of land as you. Personally would advice a beginner to avoid to much brain,You will make mistakes and a dog that thinks to much will soon start to second guess you.Then it can get complicated fast... Quote Link to post
Spadge 3 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Yeh cheers good advice mate Quote Link to post
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