Allan P 1,129 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 What’s people opinion , is a Whippet the best type for Lamping, Ferreting and Mooching for Rabbits? Quote Link to post
Aussie Whip 3,827 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 The best pure bred dog by a mile for all round rabbiting. 2 Quote Link to post
fred90 3,098 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 as katchum says everyone wants different things from a dog. I have considered a straight whippet many times but always changed my mind and gone for the outcross. it depends what ground you work as well. I require a dog to work nettles, brambles etc. and still be quick enough for short runs. 1 Quote Link to post
Shortstraw 473 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) NO........Love whippets......cracking game little dogs, but cant think of one advantage of a whippet over a purpose bred lurcher for catching rabbits other than they breed true to type. Edited July 7, 2019 by Shortstraw Quote Link to post
Shortstraw 473 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 Really what are the advantages ? Quote Link to post
Allan P 1,129 Posted July 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, fred90 said: as katchum says everyone wants different things from a dog. I have considered a straight whippet many times but always changed my mind and gone for the outcross. it depends what ground you work as well. I require a dog to work nettles, brambles etc. and still be quick enough for short runs. Whippets not great for a bit of bushing and working in rough cover then? Quote Link to post
Shortstraw 473 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 No Just now, Allan P said: Whippets not great for a bit of bushing and working in rough cover then? Hit and miss, but there’s better lurchers I’d say Quote Link to post
fred90 3,098 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, Allan P said: Whippets not great for a bit of bushing and working in rough cover then? I don't know that's what I am saying. I only keep little rabbit dogs and the outcross has always done it for me. plus I really don't see anything beating the Bedlington nose. 2 Quote Link to post
Shortstraw 473 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, fred90 said: I don't know that's what I am saying. I only keep little rabbit dogs and the outcross has always done it for me. plus I really don't see anything beating the Bedlington nose. You work 1st cross bedlington? Edited July 7, 2019 by Shortstraw Quote Link to post
fred90 3,098 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, Shortstraw said: You work 1st cross bedlington? Yes have done since late 80s Quote Link to post
Shortstraw 473 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, fred90 said: Yes have done since late 80s Sound....are they your own line or do you buy in. I’ve always fancied buying one, but Ive always held back. One of my bitches mom was half bed x whip. how you find them? Quote Link to post
micky 3,325 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 The best Rabbit dog by far that I have ever seen was a Whippet Bitch belonging to a mate of mine , I saw it catch 12 Rabbits on the trot this does not seem many with what some Lurchers can do on the lamp or with Ferreted Rabbits these were Midlands Rabbits pushed out of Hedges and Woods by a Spaniel Cross the Bitch was around 18/19 TTS and knew its job but as all Whippets it had a Mouse's Skin 2 Quote Link to post
Black neck 15,162 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 1 minute ago, micky said: The best Rabbit dog by far that I have ever seen was a Whippet Bitch belonging to a mate of mine , I saw it catch 12 Rabbits on the trot this does not seem many with what some Lurchers can do on the lamp or with Ferreted Rabbits these were Midlands Rabbits pushed out of Hedges and Woods by a Spaniel Cross the Bitch was around 18/19 TTS and knew its job but as all Whippets it had a Mouse's Skin I would of believed you till you said it was Midland rabbits no dog can catch them 3 1 Quote Link to post
fred90 3,098 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 Just now, Shortstraw said: Sound....are they your own line or do you buy in. I’ve always fancied buying one, but Ive always held back. One of my bitches mom was half bed x whip. how you find them? I have always bought in but will breed for my next pup. always had half cross but the next one will be three quarter cross. you see I don't lamp so I require dog's to be good in cover, reliably mark and be quick enough for short run rabbits and the outcross does this. Quote Link to post
Shortstraw 473 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, micky said: The best Rabbit dog by far that I have ever seen was a Whippet Bitch belonging to a mate of mine , I saw it catch 12 Rabbits on the trot this does not seem many with what some Lurchers can do on the lamp or with Ferreted Rabbits these were Midlands Rabbits pushed out of Hedges and Woods by a Spaniel Cross the Bitch was around 18/19 TTS and knew its job but as all Whippets it had a Mouse's Skin Good size for a whippet that......not keen on these 22 inch ones you see these days...might as well have a lurcher. 1 Quote Link to post
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