justin 2 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 hello all, all this recent debate over bull x,s has started the cogs turning and got me wondering about all different lurchers...what i have been wondering is about the versatility of a doberman x grehound.. the shape, size and musclature of the doberman would appear to lend itself perfectly to this mating and so im wondering if anyone has either tried it, or is trying it and the results of such a cross...and before anyone starts slating me for this post, dont bother......cause i dont give a damn... Quote Link to post
JPTfellterrier 65 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) thats a good paint actually, as the doberman is a very athletic breed and has a hard bite, there must be a reason why it isnt commonly used in lurcher breeding! Edited December 2, 2008 by JPTfellterrier Quote Link to post
Tuzo 251 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Chartpolski would probably be able to give you an idea about using dobie's in the field.....i think he had/used one. Quote Link to post
justin 2 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Chartpolski would probably be able to give you an idea about using dobie's in the field.....i think he had/used one. is he a member on here ??????????? Quote Link to post
Tuzo 251 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Chartpolski would probably be able to give you an idea about using dobie's in the field.....i think he had/used one. is he a member on here ??????????? Quote Link to post
spiderfly 111 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 i now were their is 1 knocking deer and foxes !!no good on rabbits or hares!!some dog !! Quote Link to post
Guest Countryboyo Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 It doesnt sound like a bad cross on paper but in reality could be a different story. Good point about the shape and size though Quote Link to post
kirstysdad 827 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 seen one a few years back it was a mistake breeding was not up to much and turned its back on a fox run it on rabbits and it could not turn so this one was no good at anything Quote Link to post
mikeyboy 7 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 i know someone who uses one and i swear down the dog is a machine. its a single handed dog cant run it doubled up never seen it on rabbits but all pre ban quarry its superb on atb mike Quote Link to post
justin 2 Posted December 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 i know someone who uses one and i swear down the dog is a machine. its a single handed dog cant run it doubled up never seen it on rabbits but all pre ban quarry its superb on atb mike has anyone got any pics of one ??????? Quote Link to post
Blake 2 Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 (edited) hello all, all this recent debate over bull x,s has started the cogs turning and got me wondering about all different lurchers...what i have been wondering is about the versatility of a doberman x grehound.. the shape, size and musclature of the doberman would appear to lend itself perfectly to this mating and so im wondering if anyone has either tried it, or is trying it and the results of such a cross...and before anyone starts slating me for this post, dont bother......cause i dont give a damn... A doberman isn't a hunting dog! and has been bred as a pet/guard/show dog for years so why use one. A working English pointer would be a better option. They have masses of stamina and good hunting instincts which have been bred into them for generations. Edited December 3, 2008 by Steve Summers Quote Link to post
Tuzo 251 Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Admittedly Dobe's aren't hunting dogs but neither are collies or pit bull terriers yet both make excellent lurchers. Quote Link to post
Guest WILF Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Dobermans as a breed are only about 200 years old, they were bred exclusively for manwork......in fact they had to have a bit of agression bred out of them in the early days to make them easier to handle. As for what type of lurcher they would make, well I have no experience of a Dobe x lurcher, but Charpolski is a sound man and will tell it like it is. Everyone is looking for the next super cross....but there are more than enough proven crosses out there.......why feck about? Quote Link to post
Rocks 77 Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 I saw a friends doby run all day chasing the tractor hunting mice. she also had a passion for skunk and cats. Was a real beast of a dog for a farm dog. Would like to see some pics of a grey cross one as well. very interesting Quote Link to post
neil cooney 10,415 Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 hello all, all this recent debate over bull x,s has started the cogs turning and got me wondering about all different lurchers...what i have been wondering is about the versatility of a doberman x grehound.. the shape, size and musclature of the doberman would appear to lend itself perfectly to this mating and so im wondering if anyone has either tried it, or is trying it and the results of such a cross...and before anyone starts slating me for this post, dont bother......cause i dont give a damn... If it's shape, size and muscle you want in the cross wouldn't a pure greyhound or a 3/4 greyhound 1/4 bull be a better option. The reason you cross a greyhound with another breed for a lurcher is for drive and hunting ability / instinct. A doberman possess neither. As for collies and pit bulls, they're full of drive and hunting instinct. Silly crosses are one of the reasons dogs homes are full of lurchers, JMHO. Quote Link to post
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