NE_Monkey 159 Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 I was just curious if anybody has had some positive experience with using greyhounds instead of a Lurcher that they have brought up as a puppy. Quote Link to post
FUJI 17,729 Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Why anyone would even consider the idea is beyond sanity bud..They have NOTHING to offer what ANY lurcher hasn't got in my opinion. 3 Quote Link to post
hjckcff 1,738 Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 have to agree with the above. . all the negatives far outweigh any positives Quote Link to post
Guest edrd Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) . Edited March 3, 2018 by edrd Quote Link to post
BEARINATOR 2,924 Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Smash there feet up and hit everything full speed 1 Quote Link to post
NE_Monkey 159 Posted March 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 I have heard they are prone to foot injuries but I was hoping for some positive experiences or old stories or maybe some coursing lines that might have potential in the field of brought up from a pup 1 Quote Link to post
low plains drifter 11,306 Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Smash there feet up and hit everything full speed Just like Haye and Fury 1 Quote Link to post
delswal 3,819 Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 I have heard they are prone to foot injuries but I was hoping for some positive experiences or old stories or maybe some coursing lines that might have potential in the field of brought up from a pup Sounds like you want somebody to convince you that they are just what you need. One simple question, if greyhounds were any good, why is there so many lurchers around and so few working greyhounds, you don't need to be Sherlock Holmes to find the answer 1 Quote Link to post
NE_Monkey 159 Posted March 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Any greyhounds for sale, lol. I'm already committed to a 9 month old Lurcher who's ticking the training boxes, it started with a conversation with a friend so was curious to see if greyhounds where out there getting used to a good standard Quote Link to post
BEARINATOR 2,924 Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Ran a few and they either done there feet in or died out in the field so best going for a lurcher Quote Link to post
Aussie Whip 4,338 Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Mine was keen,loyal and a good guard dog also good snake killer.Lousy rabbiter,extremely soft feet and no bush sense and very reckless. Quote Link to post
Dinosaurs 2,150 Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 I had one back in late 90's got her from a rescue small bitch Amazing to watch very fast great strike but spent more time in sick bay than running. Would get into cover etc. She broke her neck one night lamping. Wouldnt get another as to fast reckless. Good luck to you if you do i think you'll need it. Atb Quote Link to post
Dinosaurs 2,150 Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Should say Late 80's!! Quote Link to post
jigsaw 11,902 Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 got a bitch here,shes mad to hunt,uses her nose a bit,but i dont let her on any game for the moment ..bred from top of the range sire and dam,you can see the different mentality from the lurchers,do or die attitude she carries with her 6 Quote Link to post
NE_Monkey 159 Posted March 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 So the verdict is they are prone disengagement of brain over prey drive and foot and leg injury. Would this be the same for other greyhound xs ie the gryhound x whippet and bullx Quote Link to post
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