Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Hello to all.

I would like some help with our lurchers coat. Luna is 3 this year, her Mum was a Border Collie x Whippet (merle) her Dad a Whippet x Greyhound (Non-Merle). I think she has the harlequin merle modifier gene, I don't think she is double merle, her Dad was not cryptic as far as we can tell. She has no helth issues eyesight excellent and her hearing is as selective as any lurcher. 

She is a stunning wee dog, very unique markings, great temperament.

Any help appreciated.

 

thumbnail_image2.jpg.28170dc9ad69c7f99a1b2e24fbcdd6cc.jpgthumbna0.jpg.3680df0e9c9d6564d165ac9cc6ce49ab.jpgthumbnail_image0.jpg.2c87e05dd98a6497aa917e5a05b49fb6.jpg

  • Like 2
Link to post

21 hours ago, Paragon.of.Zaonce said:

Hello to all.

I would like some help with our lurchers coat. Luna is 3 this year, her Mum was a Border Collie x Whippet (merle) her Dad a Whippet x Greyhound (Non-Merle). I think she has the harlequin merle modifier gene, I don't think she is double merle, her Dad was not cryptic as far as we can tell. She has no helth issues eyesight excellent and her hearing is as selective as any lurcher. 

She is a stunning wee dog, very unique markings, great temperament.

Any help appreciated.

 

thumbnail_image2.jpg.28170dc9ad69c7f99a1b2e24fbcdd6cc.jpgthumbna0.jpg.3680df0e9c9d6564d165ac9cc6ce49ab.jpgthumbnail_image0.jpg.2c87e05dd98a6497aa917e5a05b49fb6.jpg

Aye it's Merle...

You don't get Merle whippets or greyhounds, so it can't be double Merle if breeding is correct

  • Like 1
Link to post

Hi thanks for the replies.

I was just curious to get to get any more knowledge on her markings, I''m certainly not concerned or worried about it, I love her markings.

"Gilbey:

You don't get Merle whippets or greyhounds, so it can't be double Merle if breeding is correct."

Yeah she's a "Born on the wrong side of the tracks" kinda girl...I doubt the breeding has been pure for generations.

 

Thanks for the input everyone.

Link to post

Going off your post you don’t know much about dogs but yes it’s Merle off the collie and you don’t get Merle whippets or greyhounds unless crossed to a Merle collie  only,the only other way is if the black and white collie carries the Merle gene and it looks like you enjoy her in its pet form from the working side.

  • Like 1
Link to post
3 hours ago, lurchers said:

Going off your post you don’t know much about dogs but yes it’s Merle off the collie and you don’t get Merle whippets or greyhounds unless crossed to a Merle collie  only,the only other way is if the black and white collie carries the Merle gene and it looks like you enjoy her in its pet form from the working side.

Going off your post neither do you A black and white collie doesn't carry the Merle gene ?.. a dog is either Merle or it's not 

Link to post
15 minutes ago, SheepChaser said:

Think he means a cryptic Merle 

A cryptic Merle still shows signs of the Merle colouring when you look close enough 

Link to post
1 minute ago, Chid said:

A cryptic Merle still shows signs of the Merle colouring when you look close enough 

That’s very true, it usually shows a hint here or there but I’ve seen some dark dogs where you wouldn’t immediately spot it, but if you’re looking you would, if that makes sense. 

Link to post
46 minutes ago, SheepChaser said:

That’s very true, it usually shows a hint here or there but I’ve seen some dark dogs where you wouldn’t immediately spot it, but if you’re looking you would, if that makes sense. 

Yes I bred one like that looked brindle but had a bit of Merle colouring inside one leg 

Link to post

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    No registered users viewing this page.

  • Similar Content

    • By WhiteSalukiBitch
      **sorry for the double post**
      I know I'm probably going to get the piss severely ripped out of me for asking this, but
      Has anyone ever successfully trained a deaf lurcher (from two working parents and I own her 4 year old sister who is an awesome little bunny basher.) 
      Genetically she has potential, but...what do you experts think? 
      She's not a Double merle by the way, it's extreme piebald/white head. Her vision is perfect 
    • By WhiteSalukiBitch
      I know I'm probably going to get the piss severely ripped out of me for asking this, but
      Has anyone ever successfully trained a deaf lurcher (from two working parents and I own her 4 year old sister who is an awesome little bunny basher.) 
      Genetically she has potential, but...what do you experts think? 
      She's not a Double merle by the way, it's extreme piebald/white head. Her vision is perfect 
    • By Oshea
      Evening all,
      I'm lucky enough to have first pick from a friends litter. He’s crossed his Saluki dog with his Collie Bull GH bitch. I’ve only seen videos of the litter as he’s based in UK. Few different characters in the litter, some sit reluctant off in the back ground others play among themselves two are incredibly forward one more than the other. 
       
      What key things do you look for when picking a litter? I’ve mostly ran mine on rabbits, reds and some others.
       
      Go stead,
      oshea 
    • By Deerhound Lurchers Lady
      Just got this stunning little bitch, nearly 12 months old, Deerhound x Bedie grey.
      I used to go out with my dad's Lurchers when I was a kid but I'm a female in my 30's now and struggling to get back into the swing of things.
      I'd love to have this girl knocking down bunnies but I just don't know where to start, I've barely seen a rabbit or and other quarry since I moved here.
      Any of you experts in my area fancy giving me some advice/practical experience (hunting related only) 

×
×
  • Create New...