furdy 0 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 I know..... but it just doesn't seem to come naturally, its always been a wonder to me too as they seem to be solid and game with everything else. I dont think there are mant working lines around now either, but there are still a few dogs around that are used in agility classes. I cant imagine why they are not more popular, Just seems that the bull x has come to the forefront. I tried bull x and couldnt get along with it, dont think there is anything wrong with them, I just dont seem to click....think my heart is with the irish cross so dont really give anything else the right attention. I suppose you have to have the breed that right for you.. Quote Link to post
Guest Countryboyo Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 I know..... but it just doesn't seem to come naturally, its always been a wonder to me too as they seem to be solid and game with everything else. I dont think there are mant working lines around now either, but there are still a few dogs around that are used in agility classes. I cant imagine why they are not more popular, Just seems that the bull x has come to the forefront. I tried bull x and couldnt get along with it, dont think there is anything wrong with them, I just dont seem to click....think my heart is with the irish cross so dont really give anything else the right attention. I suppose you have to have the breed that right for you.. And did you do much to try get him more interested in reds? Mike Quote Link to post
Guest little lurcher Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 dreadful with kids!!!!lol Quote Link to post
furdy 0 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Probably not that much as it's not really my thing so I suppose if I wasn't pushing what can you expect......but used to run him with a mates beddy cross and various other whats in them type dogs and he'd always hold back. Just kinda dart in for the odd nip here and there. But on bigger stuff he just stay on anything and be first in no messing.. Perhaps dogs have prerences too.. Quote Link to post
Guest Countryboyo Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Probably not that much as it's not really my thing so I suppose if I wasn't pushing what can you expect......but used to run him with a mates beddy cross and various other whats in them type dogs and he'd always hold back. Just kinda dart in for the odd nip here and there. But on bigger stuff he just stay on anything and be first in no messing.. Perhaps dogs have prerences too.. Any picture lad? Still cant believe theyd be slow in like that. There probably the fireyest breed I know. I thought theyd be over hard if anything but there you go. Quote Link to post
furdy 0 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Probably not........I know there was some.....A few......was 14 years ago.......will ask my ex if she has any, she still lives in the same house, if anywhere they will be in a box in her attic..!!!! Would be nice to see som e pics again to be honest.....!!!!! Quote Link to post
Guest Countryboyo Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Probably not........I know there was some.....A few......was 14 years ago.......will ask my ex if she has any, she still lives in the same house, if anywhere they will be in a box in her attic..!!!! Would be nice to see som e pics again to be honest.....!!!!! I dont want to cause any hassle in the castle with your ex over a few photos, just I am very interested in this cross. thanks lad. Mike Quote Link to post
furdy 0 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thats ok.....she is ok....we get on fine.......just live 50 miles apart so its a case of when I'm down that way next...... But anyway.....he stood 27, black and white had quite a long back and was quite broad. Slightly broken coat, used to get mistaken for a deerhound cross....... I want another one......but cant find one, which is why I was interested in this thread. Was considering starting from scratch and breeding my own but what a load of aggro to go to......and if I was being truthful, when I've had litters in the past I just got fed up with the constant grief you'd get over whether the pups were any good or not etc.....its mostly bad owners that are the problem.... Quote Link to post
Tassa 64 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 This picture shows a bitch with irish terrier blood in her that i have owned from she was a pup. She is the best lurcher i have ever had and it will be hard to get another one like her. A friend of mine told me "You get a dog like that once in your lifetime". Not saying shes a worldbeater but shes a great all rounder and has no problems with charlie single handed Quote Link to post
furdy 0 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thats a nice looking bitch....long straight back and quiet broad and muscular.......maybe the problem with fox was unique to us......I had other things on my mind and so thats the work the dog got...... Did you find she would just try her heart out, they just seem to give it their all...... I would have thought there would be a few about over there..... Quote Link to post
Guest Countryboyo Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 This picture shows a bitch with irish terrier blood in her that i have owned from she was a pup. She is the best lurcher i have ever had and it will be hard to get another one like her. A friend of mine told me "You get a dog like that once in your lifetime". Not saying shes a worldbeater but shes a great all rounder and has no problems with charlie single handed Whats in her is she first cross or what. Strong looking dog Quote Link to post
Tassa 64 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Very smart and always hits her fox the right way so doen't take much punishment although she does get herself into awful messes because she doesn't slow down going through hedges, hits them very hard. Missed a month of this season when she tore herself badly on barbed wire. To be honest i havn't seen that many over here. Quote Link to post
Guest Mass_G3nocide Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 This picture shows a bitch with irish terrier blood in her that i have owned from she was a pup. She is the best lurcher i have ever had and it will be hard to get another one like her. A friend of mine told me "You get a dog like that once in your lifetime". Not saying shes a worldbeater but shes a great all rounder and has no problems with charlie single handed J Darcy says in one of his book's "You get a dog like that once in your lifetime" Quote Link to post
furdy 0 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 I know what you mean....too game for their own good sometimes......my old fella would just keep going.......just wouldnt pull off.......if I had to find anything negative to say it would be that he had a bit of a long bounding stride about him, but your bitch seems a tad more compact..... I'm so envious......hmmmmmm........time to have a good think about breeding some........think it will have to be, especially after little lurcher has restored some enthusiasm..... Quote Link to post
Tassa 64 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Well the man who said it too me wasn't J.Darcy and certainly doesn't read. Quote Link to post
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