aaron airgunner Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 hi, i'm thinking of getting a lurcherxcollie pup for retrieving and pointing. the pup in question has not got working parents. would lurchers be a good choice for retrieving and pointing or are they not a suitable breed? also are they easy to train? thanks Aaron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0146 Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 What make up is the lurcher? It would be better to get one from proven working parents but most dogs will retrieve. As for pointing, i think you would be better off with something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron airgunner Posted January 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 greyhoundxcollie. as long as it can retrieve well its OK. would this breed be ok for rabbiting as well? also are these good family dogs and easy to house train? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Why not get a spaniel or a lab? A lurcher is a running dog it's not for retrieving or pointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0146 Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 If its going to be used for shooting, I agree a lab or other shooting dog would be better. Most lurchers are easy to house train and normally very friendly. Mine lives in the house and is used for ferreting and lamping. In fact he is a bit too clean, he wont even go to the loo in the garden. The first year was a challenge, you can see why so many are in rescue centres! I dont think you will ever be able to stop it running in though, as if something bolts in front it will be chased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Get a well bred Lab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 greyhoundxcollie. as long as it can retrieve well its OK. would this breed be ok for rabbiting as well? also are these good family dogs and easy to house train? If you want a dog for rabbiting, go for it, they are a very fast and capable, but if you want a HPR dog, go for a Vizla or GWP/GSP. You want a labrador or an ESS/cocker type breed for retreiving. I have a mate with a Bull x Lurcher which does retreive anything you shoot, but it isn't his job and it didn't come naturally to him. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul in North Lincs. Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 a lurcher is part sight hound, part something else. As such they are wired up to chase, and uses its eyes prodominently for everything it does as aposed to its nose! I have had a lifetime with lurchers and although some are more than capable, they are not really made for that sort or work you describe. I currently have a collie grey that at 15 months works the lamp, marked rabbit burries, is a good longnet and ferret dog and retireved live to hand..............but he is in the monirity.....and I am a firm believer of using the right tool for the job. If I wanted to go off road in a vehicle............. i would't use a 5 series m3 BMW - see where Im coming from? Should you decide that you prefer lamping and ferreting, let know and I can advise you on siutable varieties to fit in around your requirements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 If you want a dog for pointing and retrieving get a Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer Or German Wirehaired or maybe even ean English Pointer. From what you have said I wouldn't get a Lurcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron airgunner Posted January 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) ok, thanks for all the help. i think i'll rethink my options. its just theres a regular writer in 'Airgunner' magazine who has a lurcher which will point squizzers and retrieve game which gave me the idea. before that i thought lurchers were just running dogs. i was mainly thinking of getting a nice family dog which will catch rabbits and brings them back. pointing isent so important for me. Edited January 10, 2010 by aaron airgunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 ok, thanks for all the help. i think i'll rethink my options. its just theres a regular writer in 'Airgunner' magazine who has a lurcher which will point squizzers and retrieve game which gave me the idea. before that i thought lurchers were just running dogs. i was mainly thinking of getting a nice family dog which will catch rabbits and brings them back. pointing isent so important for me. If you want a dog to chase, catch and bring back rabbits then a whippet or lurcher or even a greyhound would be a good choice they also make good family dog. Dont require lots of exercise contrary to what people may think aswell. Most I have seen are quite happy to sit on the sofa all day lol! A Pointer or lab or springer will want LOTS of exercise mind. They will be better for hunting if you want to shoot over the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron airgunner Posted January 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groach1234 Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 I think most dogs can retrieve game I have seen a collie retrieve and hunt pheasants and seen a little terrier not much bigger than a jack russel retrieve both pheasants and partridge they can just pick it up of the other dogs if out as often as these ones are :unsure: George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferretertom Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 I like the collie/greyhounds they are a very intelegiant first cross and are supposed to train easy and be outstanding for rabbiting on rough ground unlike the more delicate running dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferretertom Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 I like the collie/greyhounds they are a very intelegiant first cross and are supposed to train easy and be outstanding for rabbiting on rough ground unlike the more delicate running dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 I think most dogs can retrieve game I have seen a collie retrieve and hunt pheasants and seen a little terrier not much bigger than a jack russel retrieve both pheasants and partridge they can just pick it up of the other dogs if out as often as these ones are George Ofcourse it can be taught. But thats not to say its the right dog for the job at hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 hi,i'm thinking of getting a lurcherxcollie pup for retrieving and pointing. the pup in question has not got working parents. would lurchers be a good choice for retrieving and pointing or are they not a suitable breed? also are they easy to train? thanks Aaron. Aarod Never buy any dog from nonworking stock , yet another load of **** dogs bred , ready for 30g of no.6 up the side of the mutts lug . Lets face it 2 donkeys have never bred an Oaks winner. So why limit yourself , Working stock your 50% there . Hope this makes sence as i have been doing some excersize ,and the bodyisin MASSIVE shock . all the best yis yp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboots Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 put the best to the best and hope for the best , this should apply to any working dog be it labs, springer , lurchers etc, breed sh#t and you will get sh#t, id never buy a dog that wasnt from working parents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devonhunter Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 I have a collie/greyhound myself aaron purely for rabbitting as said already if you want something to catch you rabbits go for a lurcher but if you want something purley for retrieving get a lab or spaniel much more suited to the job then a lurcher would ever be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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