shepp 2,285 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 1st lurcher its got to be collie x easy to train loyal :yes: :yes: Too sensative and easy to mess up. I would go for a terrier cross for a first dog, much more forgiving. 3 Quote Link to post
hare_n_hounds 157 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Collie whipet grey, Quote Link to post
roybo 2,873 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I personally wouldn't go for a straight cross of any sort first time out. I'd be looking for a nice mix of honest workers from a few generations of breeding,and keeping an open mind on what breeds are in there. at the moment you don't know what breeding you like so don't get bogged down with what breeds.get an average size lurcher from a decent breeding ,and wait for the right one ,it will come along,most lurchers that have had a kind. Upbringing will be loyal and eager to please 1 Quote Link to post
nothernlite 18,260 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Collie cross wouldn't be my first choice as someone can be sensitive get a lurcher and go for it don't read into to much just get it done and enjoy 2 Quote Link to post
tb25 4,627 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I like bull in the mix.easy to train..very easy to live with.soft buggers ..loyal.the bull has so much to offer in a lucher. Quote Link to post
tb25 4,627 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Bull whip grey..took to the smaller side. No bother if rabbits is your game.great first lurcher. 3 Quote Link to post
shaaark 11,500 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Bull whip grey..took to the smaller side. No bother if rabbits is your game.great first lurcher. They the featheriest rabbits I've ever seen! Lol 1 Quote Link to post
tb25 4,627 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Lol.she likes both .this season was a wash out due to other things but come next season will see how she does. Quote Link to post
bird 10,014 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I like bull in the mix.easy to train..very easy to live with.soft buggers ..loyal.the bull has so much to offer in a lucher. 1 Quote Link to post
Flacko 1,756 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Tb what size is she and what's in the terrier atb Flacko Quote Link to post
Poacherspocket 189 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Quite a few of these posts have proved the point i made earlier. Collies can be too smart and make you look daft terrier blood can make the dogs a little head strong and what everyone says can be true so get something you simply like the look of and have a soft spot for because they all have there bad points. Tbh i wanted a bull x from day one but got a collie/kelpie cross because i thought it would be more sensible based on what people were saying now i also have a small bull x with bits of all sorts thrown in. And i prefer the dog i originally wanted (the bull x). So do what you want based upon what you like the look and temperement of. Everyone will say they dislike a certain cross and its usually because theres something they PERSONALLY dont like. Quote Link to post
nothernlite 18,260 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Quite a few of these posts have proved the point i made earlier. Collies can be too smart and make you look daft terrier blood can make the dogs a little head strong and what everyone says can be true so get something you simply like the look of and have a soft spot for because they all have there bad points. Tbh i wanted a bull x from day one but got a collie/kelpie cross because i thought it would be more sensible based on what people were saying now i also have a small bull x with bits of all sorts thrown in. And i prefer the dog i originally wanted (the bull x). So do what you want based upon what you like the look and temperement of. Everyone will say they dislike a certain cross and its usually because theres something they PERSONALLY dont like.or experienced Quote Link to post
Poacherspocket 189 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) Quite a few of these posts have proved the point i made earlier. Collies can be too smart and make you look daft terrier blood can make the dogs a little head strong and what everyone says can be true so get something you simply like the look of and have a soft spot for because they all have there bad points. Tbh i wanted a bull x from day one but got a collie/kelpie cross because i thought it would be more sensible based on what people were saying now i also have a small bull x with bits of all sorts thrown in. And i prefer the dog i originally wanted (the bull x). So do what you want based upon what you like the look and temperement of. Everyone will say they dislike a certain cross and its usually because theres something they PERSONALLY dont like.or experiencedYes i agree totally just make sure you get something from working parents as you will get good and bad in all breeds. Edited January 24, 2015 by Poacherspocket Quote Link to post
tb25 4,627 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 21 tops mate.was hopeing more for 22 .23.but I did pick the under dog out the litter.she was the tiny uder fed one so she was mine.the bond with this mutt is strange..I wanted bigger but there nothing I would change about her.the other.she's 9 and a pat.. Quote Link to post
tb25 4,627 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 My good man Jim of here took her out for the first time.this was no easy night I can a sure you for a dogs first trip out.she got 11 .Jim's dog got the rest.I think we could had a few more but with me jacking lol and the weather. 2 Quote Link to post
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