Terry.....missed your post....soz....I wasn't aware that I had any cronies. I thought you knew me well enough to know that I wouldn't have a "pop" at an experienced breeder like your august self......See you around...
Tony............as a humble farm worker, I'm afraid there are financial constraints which prevent me from jetting around the globe :b ....much as I would love to 8)
I am a member of the same club as Terry (Gin Pit).....and I'd certainly be there with my dog, if you, or any other U.S. racer...
I've recieved an e mail that there is a poll on teletext........phone 0906 651 3160 to vote for licenced hunting with hounds as apposed to a complete ban.
Doesn't help the coursing much, I suppose :wub: :wacko:
Tony............I, for one, have yet to hear or see any evidence that they are faster :wub:
You have told us that a 38lb dog is faster than our 30lb dogs....to be honest, that is NIETHER a surprise, NOR relevent. (w00t)
There is no line breeding in Pipers' pups YET, Terry......but it's planned 8) ....I don't see any problem with standing by both of my statements which you have quoted above :unsure: ........I think Piper and Sunshine provided a certain amount of heterosis, but you can only do that...
Terry,...........I think you know that first and formost my dogs are pets...It is important to me that they are sound, and as far as I know carry no genetic defects (especially any which I intend to breed from) be biddable, and have a good temperament....Having said that, I could keep any breed...
Very interesting, Judy........thanks for those figures...beats speculation, any day :cheers:
In the dairy industry, it is accepted that desirable characteristics are not always transmitted to the next generation....Bulls are FIRST slected upon their pedigree, and then have to undergo a proving...
Sue with Barney at the South Cotts yesterday......Thanks for the pic., Dennis.
I think he finishes the season with 41 Superstars points....Sue had a great day yesterday, thanks to all the organisers of the South Cotswold Open...
Photo Finish came 2nd in his weight group final...well done to...
So.....the first meeting of the Eof E was cancelled "land ploughed and lack of hares".....The first meeting of the E.A.....Only 9 courses, last Saturdays' meeting cancelled.....
IS THERE A SHORTAGE OF HARES THIS SEASON....caused by the wet August perhaps????
I agree any imports must be approved by the W.C.R.A. and the K.C.and have been apropriately innoculated and quarenteened etc. (don't think anyone would argue with that ;) ).....but is it really such a big deal??? I would certainly race my dogs against any imports...We would soon see whether...
Photo Finish has more or less come to the end of his first racing season...22 months old....I think Sue may take him to the South Cotswold....
According to the whippet news he is number 18 in the Super stars top 10...and he got 8 more points at Stanborough on Sunday!...
Here he is with the...
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