What’s people’s preferred cross for a rabbit dog!

[LuckyLamper 55]

17 minutes ago, sandymere said:

24" rather than 23" but has the speed, stamina,  tough feet etc, uses her nose when required, natural retrievers, good strike and breeds true to type

Although I'd class  her as general purpose rather than a rabbit specialist. 

Is that galgo fully grown at 24” TTS? Very interesting I thought they’d be similar height to a grey. Looks a beauty of a dog I’d say it would put away a lot of what you put in front of it 

[shaaark 10,128]

1 minute ago, baker boy said:

And not a lurcher

Ooooh!        

 

       

[sandymere 8,261]

15 minutes ago, LuckyLamper said:

Is that galgo fully grown at 24” TTS? Very interesting I thought they’d be similar height to a grey. Looks a beauty of a dog I’d say it would put away a lot of what you put in front of it 

Yes for a bitch, they 24 to 26, dogs 26 to 27 smaller and lighter than a greyhound, look tiny stood next to some of the modern track greyhounds but bred for a different job. They can put a decent shift in, I mainly lamp, and they take to it like ducks to water but there's nothing better than a good dog in the daytime and they always give that potential to get the heart racing..

But not crosses so was a bit of a tongue in cheek answer

[LuckyLamper 55]

15 minutes ago, sandymere said:

Yes for a bitch, they 24 to 26, dogs 26 to 27 smaller and lighter than a greyhound, look tiny stood next to some of the modern track greyhounds but bred for a different job. They can put a decent shift in, I mainly lamp, and they take to it like ducks to water but there's nothing better than a good dog in the daytime and they always give that potential to get the heart racing..

But not crosses so was a bit of a tongue in cheek answer

They look cracking mate!

[OldPhil 5,354]

As stated, the best choice for a rabbiting dog, is the fecker that can regularly catch'em..

I've settled on my own style of jukel,...they have been selectively bred by myself, for myself, and to meet the requirements of my local area..We all love our lurchers, but essentially, they have to do the job for which they are intended,..so,..it makes sense to use the right tool for that job...Different terrains will often require, a faster, stronger, bigger, smaller,..different style of hunting partner....I have kept all sorts for the rabbit job, and to be honest, I've sometimes kept a sledgehammer, to crack a nut Now, I have got the mix just about right,...and I am enjoying my Hedgerow Curs...

 Stay safe Brothers,..all the best, OldPhil

 

 

 

Edited June 28, 2021 by OldPhil

[mC HULL 10,432]

4 minutes ago, W. Katchum said:

Some good posts an some cracking dogs posted, iv had a few half decent rabbit dogs over the years, all had there faults/limits an I tried to work them to get the best from them, I’m all about the easy life now, less stress, less hassle an less time Fcuking about means more time doing what I want. So my choice of dogs reflects that, is the halfx kelpie greyhound my preferred choice of cross, no, but is at this time in me life

Aye up katch does it katchum ? thats all that matters 

[LamperNM 117]

1 hour ago, OldPhil said:

As stated, the best choice for a rabbiting dog, is the fecker that can regularly catch'em..

I've settled on my own style of jukel,...they have been selectively bred by myself, for myself, and to meet the requirements of my local area..We all love our lurchers, but essentially, they have to do the job for which they are intended,..so,..it makes sense to use the right tool for that job...Different terrains will often require, a faster, stronger, bigger, smaller,..different style of hunting partner....I have kept all sorts for the rabbit job, and to be honest, I've sometimes kept a sledgehammer, to crack a nut Now, I have got the mix just about right,...and I am enjoying my Hedgerow Curs...

 Stay safe Brothers,..all the best, OldPhil

So how is he bred oldphil that is a nice type looks fit for purpose.. a well put together animal there

[LamperNM 117]

33 minutes ago, W. Katchum said:

Some good posts an some cracking dogs posted, iv had a few half decent rabbit dogs over the years, all had there faults/limits an I tried to work them to get the best from them, I’m all about the easy life now, less stress, less hassle an less time Fcuking about means more time doing what I want. So my choice of dogs reflects that, is the halfx kelpie greyhound my preferred choice of cross, no, but is at this time in me life

Any pics of your half cross kelpie

[LamperNM 117]

18 minutes ago, W. Katchum said:

Nice animal always been interested in this cross,, another one you don’t see many about these days times change I like it mate strong robust type

[mC HULL 10,432]

7 minutes ago, W. Katchum said:

Iv always been a colliex keeper an lover pal, went lamp mad about 20 year ago an tried few diff types an had some great fun an some good times, but life changed again an with 4 kids, a job, a new business trapping an rabbiting an stuff them time literally is money, or time off with kids. So I was gonna go back to halfx collie grey and when I heard of this litter being planned I jumped on board. Was one best decisions iv made of I’m honest, the bitch has done all I wanted, an more an then more again an is still only young

they similar to half collie katchum ? type i havent seen mate 

[mC HULL 10,432]

1 minute ago, W. Katchum said:

Very much alike but also different pal, they are quick thinkers an don’t need told what to do, if mine is anything to go by, i liked the border crosses as as soon as you figured out what made them tick, got them to see you as part of the team then they would do literally anything you told em, I never tried a full on beardiex so can’t an won’t comment on em, but did have a 3/4 grey 1/8 border 1/8 beardie an the beardie influence( or lack of border) deffo made it a diff dog to me, it likes to suss stuff out but could still be touchy. 
 

this bitch here if I had to describe it would be very very similar to a collie/bull/grey, needs to be kept busy,  but a real nice animal to have around

i get the bit were you say have to show them your part a the team mate  some dogs are brighter better hunters then lad with the lead 

yours looks strong take what you throw at type mate i rate collie crosses good ones are  good 

[LamperNM 117]

23 minutes ago, W. Katchum said:

Iv always been a colliex keeper an lover pal, went lamp mad about 20 year ago an tried few diff types an had some great fun an some good times, but life changed again an with 4 kids, a job, a new business trapping an rabbiting an stuff them time literally is money, or time off with kids. So I was gonna go back to halfx collie grey and when I heard of this litter being planned I jumped on board. Was one best decisions iv made of I’m honest, the bitch has done all I wanted, an more an then more again an is still only young

You hear good things about the cross I could see my self going down that route at some point.. I have a little collie type bitch on that moment suits me down to the ground.. I think the kelpie blood really fills them out and gives them good bone structure 

[LuckyLamper 55]

59 minutes ago, W. Katchum said:

Looks solid out say she’d take a slap off a ditch no bother 

[Black neck 15,161]

2 hours ago, W. Katchum said:

Iv always been a colliex keeper an lover pal, went lamp mad about 20 year ago an tried few diff types an had some great fun an some good times, but life changed again an with 4 kids, a job, a new business trapping an rabbiting an stuff them time literally is money, or time off with kids. So I was gonna go back to halfx collie grey and when I heard of this litter being planned I jumped on board. Was one best decisions iv made of I’m honest, the bitch has done all I wanted, an more an then more again an is still only young

Are u a pest controller now mate

[Black neck 15,161]

2 minutes ago, W. Katchum said:

Still got a job aswell but aye mate I jumped in a while back an tryin make a go of it, proper picking an choosing me jobs tho an building up some decent contracts an customers so here’s hoping it continues to go okay 

Fair play hope it goes right 4 u sir

Smug b*****d