mushroom 13,205 Posted July 25, 2021 Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 9 minutes ago, Moocher71 said: Do you do much hunting out there ? Your not to far from pyrenees, I travelled from one side to the other few yr ago and met some great people and amazing places ,your a lucky man to have the beach so close and mountain range a short drive away . Atb mooch Hunting no mate, I really fuucked up on that front and chose the wrong place I have mates in Aragon and Basque country but running dog wise, I really dropped the ball on that one. Got one of the best bred dogs in the country (Blighty) and then failed the cnut. Still he gets out to the mountains and beaches etc and it's in him like you wouldn't believe. Any failure is completely my fault. Quote Link to post
Moocher71 4,050 Posted July 25, 2021 Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 11 minutes ago, mushroom said: Hunting no mate, I really fuucked up on that front and chose the wrong place I have mates in Aragon and Basque country but running dog wise, I really dropped the ball on that one. Got one of the best bred dogs in the country (Blighty) and then failed the cnut. Still he gets out to the mountains and beaches etc and it's in him like you wouldn't believe. Any failure is completely my fault. The misses wants to move to southern Spain but I'm not up for it but northern Spain id pack me kit tonight, As for failing your juckel ,he wouldn't want to be without you and thats all that matters . 3 Quote Link to post
mushroom 13,205 Posted July 25, 2021 Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Moocher71 said: The misses wants to move to southern Spain but I'm not up for it but northern Spain id pack me kit tonight, As for failing your juckel ,he wouldn't want to be without you and thats all that matters . If you want to run dogs then Castilla de mancha is the area. But it's hot, dry and in winter it'll hit -3 and feel shit. It's the local climate but it doesn't feel like Blighty -3 with the rain and humidity. The south is pretty much sun all year and it's also where the wankers congregate. So if thy mrs wants to watch people snorting a line on the bar... that's the place The south is great just stay away from the main cities and towns and don't get pulled into the expat shoite. Learn the language, make local friends and you'll be at home. Quote Link to post
Moocher71 4,050 Posted July 25, 2021 Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 9 minutes ago, mushroom said: If you want to run dogs then Castilla de mancha is the area. But it's hot, dry and in winter it'll hit -3 and feel shit. It's the local climate but it doesn't feel like Blighty -3 with the rain and humidity. The south is pretty much sun all year and it's also where the wankers congregate. So if thy mrs wants to watch people snorting a line on the bar... that's the place The south is great just stay away from the main cities and towns and don't get pulled into the expat shoite. Learn the language, make local friends and you'll be at home. Quote Link to post
LuckyLamper 55 Posted July 25, 2021 Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, sandymere said: Cheers Lamper, yes they have a bit in the tank, smaller and more agile than a greyhound. Have the effortless style of the stayer but a fair pace. I've run against a pure saluki and the Galgo eased away noticeabley although the saluki wasn't in the shape it should have been, ain't gonna catch a grey over a 1/4 mile but will stay on and on. Good middle ground type, good feet and light enough to take a bit of work with decent speed, but enough in the tank to ensure the runs not over till its over. Sounds like a solid type for lamping so! Do they have the same prey drive that a grey has? Would they barrel into teeth like a grey? Edited July 25, 2021 by LuckyLamper Quote Link to post
Gospel 125 Posted July 25, 2021 Report Share Posted July 25, 2021 31 minutes ago, LuckyLamper said: Sounds like a solid type for lamping so! Do they have the same prey drive that a grey has? Would they barrel into teeth like a grey? Sandy been running against a pet show Saluki off the couch Quote Link to post
mushroom 13,205 Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 Sandy an me maybe don't agree on a lot but we do on some things. Make no mistake, Galgos are hunting bred, tested and culled excessively (which is a massive issue here, Google it). They are fit for purpose 2 Quote Link to post
Moocher71 4,050 Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 9 hours ago, Moocher71 said: Only lines I like is the ones me juckel doing behind something bud ,South isnt for me ,not a place to live but a couple weeks in the sun not so bad but like I say I like northern Spain .atb Quote Link to post
Moocher71 4,050 Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 9 hours ago, LuckyLamper said: Sounds like a solid type for lamping so! Do they have the same prey drive that a grey has? Would they barrel into teeth like a grey? If they can run that ground in Spain they got to be tuff as old boots and wouldnt see why they wouldn't do a fox as let's face it a good whippet can and will do fox but maybe not a all out fox dog but a juckel got it in them or ain't never mind the x it is ,and this type don't seem to have a problem running in the heat ,my scruffy lot be on there bellys tounge a yard long after a run on in the heat these run in . 2 Quote Link to post
scutty96 314 Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 10 hours ago, mushroom said: If you want to run dogs then Castilla de mancha is the area. But it's hot, dry and in winter it'll hit -3 and feel shit. It's the local climate but it doesn't feel like Blighty -3 with the rain and humidity. The south is pretty much sun all year and it's also where the wankers congregate. So if thy mrs wants to watch people snorting a line on the bar... that's the place The south is great just stay away from the main cities and towns and don't get pulled into the expat shoite. Learn the language, make local friends and you'll be at home. -3, I wish , I’m in Castile-La Mancha, near Albacete, the national galgo coursing finals are sometimes held at albacete 1 Quote Link to post
mushroom 13,205 Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, scutty96 said: -3, I wish , I’m in Castile-La Mancha, near Albacete, the national galgo coursing finals are sometimes held at albacete in winter ya tit Quote Link to post
scutty96 314 Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 A bar in Albacete, the walls are full of galago and ferreting pictures 15 1 Quote Link to post
Moocher71 4,050 Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 22 hours ago, scutty96 said: A bar in Albacete, the walls are full of galago and ferreting pictures I not see the Spanish greys run but I did go out for couple of days with a pack of rabbit dogs , we got talking to taxi driver on way from airport in palma and he Invited me and the misses out ,we had a good time and made really welcome, they a noisy lot but that's just how they do things and they was mainly shooting My kind of bar that . 1 Quote Link to post
sandymere 8,263 Posted July 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 On 26/07/2021 at 09:33, scutty96 said: A bar in Albacete, the walls are full of galago and ferreting pictures They like their sport out there and rightly proud of it 1 Quote Link to post
sandymere 8,263 Posted July 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 On 25/07/2021 at 22:03, LuckyLamper said: Sounds like a solid type for lamping so! Do they have the same prey drive that a grey has? Would they barrel into teeth like a grey? My old bitch liked to tackle a fox if she got the chance when we were knocking about but they aren’t something that I bother with in truth so don’t slip when out lamping, the 3 year old joined her and seems keen but never been on her own so I’d guess she’s willing but can’t swear to it. The pup has never had opportunity. I’d say if foxes were my thing I wouldn’t get a Galgo as there are better bred dogs for the job. Galgos are more edible specialist that have a good mix of speed and stamina, good feet and heat resistance and breed true to type so have very little litter wastage. 2 Quote Link to post
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