I had a 25%grey 75%apbt and by far the best field dog I’ve ever had, single handed done tens of badger and hundreds of fox in his life, now I just work with apbts as I never work rabbits anymore

Had lurchers for a long number of years. Best one ive ever had is a beddy/whippet X collie/greyhound who is still with me at 14 years old. Not as quick as he once was but then neither am i 😂. Great video mate

I agree 100%. Any lurcher cross will work to some extent,a lot depends on how the dog is trained. I would say the same goes for other working dogs too like collies and kelpies. How much time and understanding of what is needed in terms of training is a bigger factor than the genetics. Any herding breed can herd if enough time is put in and any lurcher will hunt. Some will get the concepts quicker sure enough.

Absolutely bang on

Agreed. The faults in any dog ate usually a reflection of the faults in the owners. I've learned that the hard way, being impatient, always comparing a dog to others, being to quick to condemn or judge a dog. Two mistakes I definitely think many make starting out is not putting enough time into training and especially stock breaking and jumping and getting through gates or over fences etc......and secondly not putting any effort into fitness. An unfit dog is like an unfit fighter.

And those that buy grown dogs, i mean unless you know the dog and owner and have seen it work its not worth it.

Brilliant video mate 👏🏽

Spot on 👌

Another great video, refreshing to hear from someone who knows and understands that you only get out of a dog what you put into to it. Ive always had Collie/Greyhound, both beardie and border in various dilutions... but totally agree that any mix or bloodline of lurcher can be fantastic if trained and entered correctly. Unfortunately there are just so many idiots out there who have no idea how to train and actually respect their dogs, they are just sold on to other people the same and passed from pillar to post! Its a real shame

Well said mate

Anyone give any advice. We've inherited (a few months ago) what seems to be a greyhound/wheaten terrier lurcher... tied up and abandoned by gypsies, broke free and I took it in as I couldn't see her go into a rescue centre. I'm not a lurcher bloke, country boy done a bit of beating but my dogs have all been pets (labrador and now a staffy cross). I can't let the lurcher off (long lead with harness to save her neck when not on a short lead/collar). She's about three. Done a bit of recall on lead and in an enclosed space but any prey comes in sight and she's gone. Any site/scent stuff I can do within these limits? Just looking to keep her happy and mentally challenged. Cheers

Talked sense there

I have 2 lurchers abit of a mash up in breeds bull grey collie whippet saluki both sisters great recall off lead have run round mad 10 minutes one whistle and they back to heel whilst off lead so I love these dogs aslo I have a beddy whippet little boy who's 6 mths at moment he retrieves but still a pup so plays alot but that's what pups do

Yep.

I've owned bull & greyhound brilliant dogs, caught hares, munkjack, best bitch i owned saluki,collie,whippet,greyhound,caught me everything

Brilliantly said mate

Firstly I agree with what you say, very honest!

Makes no difference what dog you got if it's not trained right from the start, also it's no good running deerhound x greyhound when ferreting around hedges either, get the right type of cross for the work you will be doing it's as simple as that really. Personally i don't see the point of a saluki heavy dog unless you are going to be doing a lot of coursing, a whippet x greyhound x collie mix will usually be good for any type of rabbiting and if you want a good marking dog then stick a cross with a good nose into the mix, but like i said at the beginning, training is key!

Well said young un cunna av put it better myself 👍as you know like i always say you only get out wat you put in , and you defo canna eat rossettes 😂

Can you make a training video im new to the lurchers and i have a 8 month old ready to learn