bendrover 556 Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 3 hours ago, nothernlite said: Some of the best dogs I've seen were the uglyist Aye . Auld bruce is a bit of an auld mongrel Quote Link to post
nothernlite 18,002 Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 4 minutes ago, bendrover said: Aye . Auld bruce is a bit of an auld mongrel He's shite but just handsome 2 Quote Link to post
dogmandont 9,255 Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Best looking lurcher I ever owned had barely a tooth in his head, ears in tatters, 1/4 of his tail missing, a toe missing but to anyone that new him and seen him work he was a stunner. 4 Quote Link to post
dytkos 17,514 Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 The phrase "handsome is as handsome does" can be applied to lurchers but if your picking a pup surely you'd go for the one with the best looks/ character? Cheers, D. 2 Quote Link to post
billhardy 2,341 Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 How much choosing the welp that's gonna fit in with you his character etc no use having the best looking specimen if yas just don't get on because of either temp or character or other traits one Cana get on with ,I know it's difficult at times but study the dam sire two if possible like invariably get like one side or tother.i have had beauty specimens ta the eye but we did not get on ,maybe count on one hand how many I got to like over time ,spent in the field ,certain traits one can only see when in work ,not looking at the jukel in admiration studying ones physique etc.,I be ieve fa me a good animal should grow on you with its ability tested in the field of work over a few seasons.fa me a jukel needs to become appreciated for its ability and no other ,then I beget ta like its the way I believe it should be. Atb bill 3 Quote Link to post
bird 9,581 Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 11 hours ago, billhardy said: How much choosing the welp that's gonna fit in with you his character etc no use having the best looking specimen if yas just don't get on because of either temp or character or other traits one Cana get on with ,I know it's difficult at times but study the dam sire two if possible like invariably get like one side or tother.i have had beauty specimens ta the eye but we did not get on ,maybe count on one hand how many I got to like over time ,spent in the field ,certain traits one can only see when in work ,not looking at the jukel in admiration studying ones physique etc.,I be ieve fa me a good animal should grow on you with its ability tested in the field of work over a few seasons.fa me a jukel needs to become appreciated for its ability and no other ,then I beget ta like its the way I believe it should be. Atb bill fair point bill , my 2 dogs both good dogs at there jobs, one more pleasing to the eye Bryn, but Buck the better alround worker deff, he dont look like a lurcher lol , but i know who get more quarry at night . !! Quote Link to post
sandymere 8,260 Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and good dogs come in a variety of guises but.... a well made dog has less to overcome than its less well made brethren. 3 Quote Link to post
shaaark 10,041 Posted June 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 12 hours ago, billhardy said: How much choosing the welp that's gonna fit in with you his character etc no use having the best looking specimen if yas just don't get on because of either temp or character or other traits one Cana get on with ,I know it's difficult at times but study the dam sire two if possible like invariably get like one side or tother.i have had beauty specimens ta the eye but we did not get on ,maybe count on one hand how many I got to like over time ,spent in the field ,certain traits one can only see when in work ,not looking at the jukel in admiration studying ones physique etc.,I be ieve fa me a good animal should grow on you with its ability tested in the field of work over a few seasons.fa me a jukel needs to become appreciated for its ability and no other ,then I beget ta like its the way I believe it should be. Atb bill I get what you're saying bill. 'better looking' is probably a misnomer, better, sounder build etc, be more accurate. But all things being equal, most would choose the one which is more 'attractive' as it were Quote Link to post
Aussie Whip 3,788 Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 (edited) The most important thing in a hunting dog is something you can't see until you know it,its heart. Edited June 14, 2018 by Aussie Whip 1 Quote Link to post
Councilestatekid 1,621 Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 I just wouldn't get a pup I didn't like the look of so looks are important I guess to me but what I take as a good looking dog mite be a ugly fecker to someone else so guess it's each to there own 4 Quote Link to post
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