Greyhound Pup

[gnipper 6,879]

Are they as accident prone and reckless if brought up from pups as a lurcher though?

[BEARINATOR 2,924]

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

No as a cross takes out faults but even greys brought up in the field will still be prone to injuries or worse

[matt1979 766]

In my eyes any dog with a serious ammount of drive can have injuries and chances are if you work them regularly they will have their fair share of injuries unless Lady Luck plays a huge part. We have kept pure greyhounds that have worked consistently and none died in the field although it was heart in your mouth at times, one ended up with very few toes another I grew up with never had any major issues but she had a bit of brain about her. Have they faired any worse then the lurcher we have had? Probably not in truth, but then the lurchers have all been heavy greyhound blooded anyway and when you compare them physically their is very little differene other than coat. I have no doubt a more durable x of lurcher would be tougher, would it have caught more game or been as enjoyable to run? IMO no it wouldn't on the land that we hunt, I think it's a trade off between speed and durability and getting the balance right depends on what land you intend to hunt and how often you get out on the land jmo atb

Edited March 12, 2017 by matt1979

[matt1979 766]

Just to add any time a dog chases game you have to accept it might end in tears no matter what cross and lady luck plays a huge part in the life of a runner alongside a sensible owner atb

Edited March 12, 2017 by matt1979

[NE_Monkey 159]

In my eyes any dog with a serious ammount of drive can have injuries and chances are if you work them regularly they will have their fair share of injuries unless Lady Luck plays a huge part. We have kept pure greyhounds that have worked consistently and none died in the field although it was heart in your mouth at times, one ended up with very few toes another I grew up with never had any major issues but she had a bit of brain about her. Have they faired any worse then the lurcher we have had? Probably not in truth, but then the lurchers have all been heavy greyhound blooded anyway and when you compare them physically their is very little differene other than coat. I have no doubt a more durable x of lurcher would be tougher, would it have caught more game or been as enjoyable to run? IMO no it wouldn't on the land that we hunt, I think it's a trade off between speed and durability and getting the balance right depends on what land you intend to hunt and how often you get out on the land jmo atb

 

Appreciate reply matt1979 thats covered the topic nicely.