Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 Whippets can be loyal we dogs and can be great rabbit dogs and are usually easy trained for a begining it's a step in the right direction for starting outAgree with this. Lots of lads keep whippets and never feel the need to get a bigger dog. They are pretty laid back and the ones I've been around have been pretty obedient. Probably never gonna be a world beater but probably the best of the bunch for someone new to dogs. Thing is gaz, nobody really needs a world beater, and whippets do very well at most things anyway. I love em You're right they don't, I certainly don't, but you wouldn't get a whippet for big lamping shifts on all types of quarry on all types of ground. That's what I was getting at. I like whippets too mate. 1 Quote Link to post
stevo79 569 Posted May 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Whippets can do more than 5 runs on the lamp. Come on. Seen trev on here's vids. His little whippet puts a proper shift in. 2 Quote Link to post
Somewhereyournot 1,117 Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Just messing mate. If everyone stood back and took a look at everyone else's chosen type of cross, and listen to what everyone said, within reason most xs do exactly the same thing, some more specialised than others but as lurchers go most do same thing if you ask me. 3 Quote Link to post
shaaark 11,057 Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Whippets can be loyal we dogs and can be great rabbit dogs and are usually easy trained for a begining it's a step in the right direction for starting outAgree with this. Lots of lads keep whippets and never feel the need to get a bigger dog. They are pretty laid back and the ones I've been around have been pretty obedient. Probably never gonna be a world beater but probably the best of the bunch for someone new to dogs. Thing is gaz, nobody really needs a world beater, and whippets do very well at most things anyway. I love em You're right they don't, I certainly don't, but you wouldn't get a whippet for big lamping shifts on all types of quarry on all types of ground. That's what I was getting at. I like whippets too mate. Whippets can do more than 5 runs on the lamp. Come on. Seen trev on here's vids. His little whippet puts a proper shift in. I know full well what a alot of whippets are capable of. Had a few over the years, and seen many more. Whimpy, shit footed, fragile, not enough power, etc etc etc, are the descriptions of people that have seen shit bred whippets at work, or more than likely, none at all. And if more people could leave their egos in the house before they took their dogs out, I think you'd see more people with these belting little dogs. As I've said, I love em 3 Quote Link to post
Phil Lloyd 10,739 Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Possibly the first thing a beginner with lurchers ,.(requesting advice as to what type of lurcher to get ) should do,....is consider the type of work he will require the dog to undertake.... It kinda simplifies the matter,...narrows down the choice and hopefully produces a result... 1 Quote Link to post
desertbred 5,490 Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Newbies should first decide what hunting/running floats their boat, Then find a local mentor who,s into your area of interest then find the type of dog line you want and one step at a time., enjoy your dog and your days/nights out ATB Quote Link to post
tb25 4,627 Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Do you ring gaz for advise Dotty from time to time .? 1 Quote Link to post
stevo79 569 Posted May 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Whippets can be loyal we dogs and can be great rabbit dogs and are usually easy trained for a begining it's a step in the right direction for starting outAgree with this. Lots of lads keep whippets and never feel the need to get a bigger dog. They are pretty laid back and the ones I've been around have been pretty obedient. Probably never gonna be a world beater but probably the best of the bunch for someone new to dogs. Thing is gaz, nobody really needs a world beater, and whippets do very well at most things anyway. I love em You're right they don't, I certainly don't, but you wouldn't get a whippet for big lamping shifts on all types of quarry on all types of ground. That's what I was getting at. I like whippets too mate. Whippets can do more than 5 runs on the lamp. Come on. Seen trev on here's vids. His little whippet puts a proper shift in.I know full well what a alot of whippets are capable of. Had a few over the years, and seen many more. Whimpy, shit footed, fragile, not enough power, etc etc etc, are the descriptions of people that have seen shit bred whippets at work, or more than likely, none at all. And if more people could leave their egos in the house before they took their dogs out, I think you'd see more people with these belting little dogs. As I've said, I love emYou know mate, that's why I'm getting one to work along side my beddy whippet.? Quote Link to post
stevo79 569 Posted May 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 What's lads opinion on choosing a pup then. What would you go for.? Quote Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Fukcing whippets ... Useless shivering thin skinned soft arsed mongrels ....... 1 Quote Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 What's lads opinion on choosing a pup then. What would you go for. I always pick a pup that's got 4 legs and isn't blind and deaf ........ Quote Link to post
stevo79 569 Posted May 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 I like a soft Arse? Quote Link to post
Fieldsporthunter 1,864 Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 I dont understand why some would suggest a small dog for a beginners such as a beddy/whip or whippet. Most begginers don't yet know which direction they are going to go. IMO a collie lurcher with the likelihood of making 24/25 out of genuine parents would be more suitable offering good feet, good coat, trainable and forgiving to mistakes. Another opinion of mine would be a collie lurcher can do comfortably what your smaller breeds can and it won't end up being sold for being too small a season down the line. Quote Link to post
stevo79 569 Posted May 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Yeah but an inexperienced dog owner having a dog with collie in could end in disaster. Get it wrong with a collie lurcher and you could end up having a bad experience.imo Not a dig mate? Edited May 13, 2016 by stevo79 1 Quote Link to post
Fieldsporthunter 1,864 Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Yeah but an inexperienced dog owner having a dog with collie in could end in disaster. Get it wrong with a collie lurcher and it could end up having a bad experience.imo Not a dig mate True . . . but is that not the same with all dogs? Quote Link to post
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