Collie Lurchers

[Black neck 15,161]

45 minutes ago, socks said:

I have found that the people that struggle to train a collie cross are normally of lower intelligence than the dog ……

I wouldn’t think he's of low intelligence wi having over 200 years experience 

[OldPhil 5,347]

In theory, the canny Collie lurcher might possibly be the tyro/beginner's first choice,...but, in reality, in the wrong hands, they can be a total fecking nightmare ..

 

Edited October 5, 2022 by OldPhil

[Ferretman65 2,123]

This one thinks he's the boss  

[dytkos 17,534]

11 hours ago, socks said:

I have found that the people that struggle to train a collie cross are normally of lower intelligence than the dog ……

You may well be right mate, this fecker is still like a puppy, he will come, heel, sit, stay, jump all on command but sometimes still bounds when he's on the lamp! 

And the noises he makes when I come in, you'd think I'd been away a week, not just up to the shop

Cheers, D.

[terryd 8,029]

What do people use for bedding in the kennels out of interest? PIssing down this morning so we didn't go far. Last thing I wanted was her in her bed all day soaked even after towelling down. Been using old rags and stuff but they need drying every ten minutes in this weather after shes been out 

[socks 32,253]

Shredded wax paper. 

[Ferretman65 2,123]

I was out this morning pissing down soaked to the skin Dogs too give them a good rub down with a big old bath towel soon sorts them out then into a straw bedding I've knowing boys to dry them off with hair dryer 

[Luckee legs 422]

18 hours ago, OldPhil said:

In theory, the canny Collie lurcher might possibly be the tyro/beginner's first choice,...but, in reality, in the wrong hands, they can be a total fecking nightmare ..

 

definitely not for anyone after a "point and shoot" dog.

[terryd 8,029]

Yes I can see how they could be a pain. Mine has a high energy levels to say the least. It takes a lot to tire her even now. She is not a big fan of being in the run during the day but in fairness is relativity quiet. When I stop for grub I let her out and  we do some thing even ten minutes training and then shes ok until the evening big walk. She is in a crate in house at night. I made sure there was nothing on it for her to reach but kept finding stuff in there some how. One evening watching tv out corner of my eye I saw this dogs leg reaching around the corner. Must been extendable lol was about 7 feet long   Twigged then she was like bloody cat hooking things in. The good points far out weigh the bad so far. Easy to train and lovely nature. One thing that stands out is she listens under distraction. Down the beach other day she took off to see some folks and there dog. One whistle brakes on flew back. A bomb could go off and she would still do as I ask at least for the moment. Once she gets used to the gun next year then it opens whole new world and I won't be going any where with out her

 

 

This fella still looking for a home pet or working don't matter as long as its a good permanent home

 

[Marvel 458]

In peoples experience what’s the best mix for the best alrounder 1st cross, 3/8ths 5/8ths or 3/4 grey 1/4.

[bird 9,587]

36 minutes ago, Marvel said:

In peoples experience what’s the best mix for the best alrounder 1st cross, 3/8ths 5/8ths or 3/4 grey 1/4.

deff a 1/4 collie x 3/4 grey, i had the 3/8 c 5/8 g , was tough type dogs good coat feet, but lacked that bit of pace i think , my mate had a hancock  1/4 bred c 3/4 grey, big 27 in rough coated dog , took plenty of rabbits, few hares in the day, and killed foxes solo in the lamp, all in all a better type lurcher , had plenty of brain fast and not bad wind, when kept fit .!

[neil b 2,264]

1 hour ago, Marvel said:

In peoples experience what’s the best mix for the best alrounder 1st cross, 3/8ths 5/8ths or 3/4 grey 1/4.

Horses for courses really depends what type of ground you hunt, 

[THE STIFFMEISTER 14,553]

Line bred all day , or collie into something else for a bit of everything 

 

[jukel123 6,570]

On 04/10/2022 at 17:01, socks said:

I have found that the people that struggle to train a collie cross are normally of lower intelligence than the dog ……

That would be me . Guilty as  charged. Cannot get on with them. Some are wired to the b*****d moon. Prefer thick dogs who don't think, don't sulk and don't stalk. Just like me. I like thick uns because they have an off  button. Merles are a pain, everyone wants to talk to you about a strange coloured dog. Feck that. Who wants to talk to people?

Yes it's got blues eyes. BIG f****n DEAL. Now f**k off.

A quarter collie is the most I would have in a lurcher.

Edited October 10, 2022 by jukel123

[terryd 8,029]

37 minutes ago, jukel123 said:

That would be me . Guilty as  charged. Cannot get on with them. Some are wired to the b*****d moon. Prefer thick dogs who don't think, don't sulk and don't stalk. Just like me. I like thick uns because they have an off  button. Merles are a pain, everyone wants to talk to you about a strange coloured dog. Feck that. Who wants to talk to people?

Yes it's got blues eyes. BIG f****n DEAL. Now f**k off.

A quarter collie is the most I would have in a lurcher.

So I can't tempt you with her brother then ?  Your right about the merle mind every sod wants to pet her lol

Edited October 10, 2022 by terryd