beddy-Whippets

[Mrs Greebo 0]

Hi Folks,

We used to have a fantastic mongrel dog, who was a great companion, liked nothing better than digging holes and getting muddy! After a lot of thought I have decided to look for a Bedlington - Whippet cross puppy,  but am wary of puppy farmers - I have no idea where to start.  Does anyone have any advice - I would like to avoid the pets4homes if i can.  The other option mentioned to me was a Schnauzer standard x whippet cross if anyone would like to comment.Many thanks.

[fred90 3,088]

depends what you want it for. if you only want a pet, companion type dog then there is nothing wrong with pet sites online. not all of them are puppy farmers. there is genuine pet breeders out there. price won't be cheap but if its what you want then does it matter? 

[forest of dean redneck 11,183]

Just keep your eyes out an buy a sensibly priced pure or x bred dog . I wouldn’t get hung up on certain breeds or whippet Xs even a Jack Russell would fit the bill an crossbred terrier would be cheaper than a pet crossbreed I expect.

[shaaark 10,112]

38 minutes ago, fred90 said:

depends what you want it for. if you only want a pet, companion type dog then there is nothing wrong with pet sites online. not all of them are puppy farmers. there is genuine pet breeders out there. price won't be cheap but if its what you want then does it matter? 

 you've gone and done it now fred. You'll have all the hunting life massive on your case now with this ......... .

I know the poster's question was innocent enough, but as you know, on here it's guilty til proven innocent

[eastcoast 3,726]

Would a dog or pup from a rescue centre not be an option? If you have no particular criteria for the dog to fill, other than being dog lovers who want a dog to love, rescue one and break the chain.

[Black neck 15,161]

3 hours ago, Mrs Greebo said:

Hi Folks,

We used to have a fantastic mongrel dog, who was a great companion, liked nothing better than digging holes and getting muddy! After a lot of thought I have decided to look for a Bedlington - Whippet cross puppy,  but am wary of puppy farmers - I have no idea where to start.  Does anyone have any advice - I would like to avoid the pets4homes if i can.  The other option mentioned to me was a Schnauzer standard x whippet cross if anyone would like to comment.Many thanks.

Best to source a pup off genuine hole digging parents that have been at the getting muddy game for at least 5 seasons more ideally 

[shaaark 10,112]

38 minutes ago, Black neck said:

Best to source a pup off genuine hole digging parents that have been at the getting muddy game for at least 5 seasons more ideally 

Whoooooaaa blacky, there's no need to be facetious! I think some fresh air would do you a power of good, my good man

[Mrs Greebo 0]

Thanks for the comments - you all have a point - all of my animals so far have been rescue, but this time,we wanted a young pup so that it would be accepted by our cats.It wasn't the issue of price I was worried about, just getting a pup from a happy mum who is loved and cared for, and I thought a forum like this would help me find folks who are genuine about their animals.  Many thanks folks, I am sure I will find the right pup soon - I have only been looking seriously for a week or so, although I have been thinking about it for a long time!!

[low plains drifter 9,457]

45 minutes ago, Black neck said:

Best to source a pup off genuine hole digging parents that have been at the getting muddy game for at least 5 seasons more ideally 

There's pros and cons to this however

I mean say for example a honed finely tilthed loam with anticipation of a drilling of stuttgarter was tore into

Could be on a sticky wicket to say the least 

[Black neck 15,161]

12 minutes ago, low plains drifter said:

There's pros and cons to this however

I mean say for example a honed finely tilthed loam with anticipation of a drilling of stuttgarter was tore into

Could be on a sticky wicket to say the least 

From seed is it 

Such a purist 

[shaaark 10,112]

14 minutes ago, low plains drifter said:

There's pros and cons to this however

I mean say for example a honed finely tilthed loam with anticipation of a drilling of stuttgarter was tore into

Could be on a sticky wicket to say the least 

 

1 minute ago, Black neck said:

From seed is it 

Such a purist 

[Black neck 15,161]

1 minute ago, shaaark said:

 

[Black neck 15,161]

28 minutes ago, shaaark said:

Whoooooaaa blacky, there's no need to be facetious! I think some fresh air would do you a power of good, my good man

Breathing air is so 1983

[shaaark 10,112]

8 minutes ago, Black neck said:

Breathing air is so 1983

What you been breathing, post 1983 then monsour cou noir?

Edited August 6, 2019 by shaaark

[Dinosaurs 2,007]

There was a kennels mentioned on another post cant recall which thread or kennels name but if you google beddy x whippets it should come up Hopefully. Hope you find the right pup & all goes well. Atb