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[Whippets Rule]

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getting another dog after the loss of Parker my lovely beagle boy.

I have a dilemma though....Part of me wants another beagle boy but another part of me is thinking about maybe going for another breed altogether.

trouble is I really like hounds but don't want a big dog, also don't want to get another whippet just now as I have my three oldies and eventually we would like to get a couple of racing whippet boys as we've always wanted to do whippet racing but we would only get two and just now I only want to bring a single dog in sooo since lots of you guys have other breeds with your whippets can you please tell me about them....I'd like to know the good side of the breeds you have, the bad side and any health issues.

I've done research but would like views from an owners perspective.

thanks xx

 

[Hula]

Lizzie is my lurcher , I got her from a rescue centre when she was about 2 . She is a bit bigger than my whippet girls maybe about the size of a male whippet . When I got her she had clearly never lived in a house before . She was very easy to house train . I can say quite honestly she is the nicest most problem free dog you could ever meet . She is 13 now and is disgustingly healthy and has never been at the vet apart from to be spayed and vaccinated .

I would have no hesitation in recommending a rescued lurcher .

 

[Nicola]

You could always wander around 'Discover Dogs' at crufts on Hound Day.

I don't have any experience of any other breeds of hound. Can't help.....do you have a short list, or certain criteria that need to be met, one being, not too big?

 

[Janimal]

I wouldnt rush into it...no hurry...if you fancy another Beagle go for one...Im sure you will know

when the time is right, I think something will just click...or fall into place...and you will know. (I did love Parker.. :wub: )

After loosing my Chip (the only dog/whippet at the time) I went 8 months before deciding on having another.

In one part of my mind I thought..... 'oh No I cant face going through all that again..I dont want another dog' Its strange but

I couldnt imagine my life without one now....so I have three of them... :lol:

If you are set on a hound...what about a lurcher or greyound...or possibly

I think what Nicola has suggested about Dogs World, is a great idea.

 

[Debbie b]

getting another dog after the loss of Parker my lovely beagle boy.
I have a dilemma though....Part of me wants another beagle boy but another part of me is thinking about maybe going for another breed altogether.

trouble is I really like hounds but don't want a big dog, also don't want to get another whippet just now as I have my three oldies and eventually we would like to get a couple of racing whippet boys as we've always wanted to do whippet racing but we would only get two and just now I only want to bring a single dog in sooo since lots of you guys have other breeds with your whippets can you please tell me about them....I'd like to know the good side of the breeds you have, the bad side and any health issues.

I've done research but would like views from an owners perspective.

thanks xx

I would go with hula, get a small lurcher they are so loving like the whippet and you have loads of things you could do with them, or another suggestion is a Parsons Jack Russel they are such fantastic dogs, no health issues or bad sides to them i have a a four year old bitch who thinks my daughter aged two is the best thing since sliced bread they are inseperable and as for temprement i cannot fault her, hope you find the dogs that is right for you and good luck

 

[liverpoolmitch]

Why not a Border Terrier quite layed back as terriers go, very loyal and loving, easy to train, I have found them to be calm dogs around children and old people very perceptive of your moods ,will sit on your lap or give you space, not yappy but will let you know if they hear anything, quite a healthy breed and verastile show/work/Terrier race/great pets, get on well with most dogs, good at car travel, I have found my Border an asset towards training Murthy, toilet trainning, recall ect

 

[Debbie b]

Why not a Border Terrier quite layed back as terriers go, very loyal and loving, easy to train, I have found them to be calm dogs around children and old people very perceptive of your moods ,will sit on your lap or give you space, not yappy but will let you know if they hear anything, quite a healthy breed and verastile show/work/Terrier race/great pets, get on well with most dogs, good at car travel, I have found my Border an asset towards training Murthy, toilet trainning, recall ect

what a lovely photo, borders are lovely as well, so are working bred lakelands

 

[liverpoolmitch]

Why not a Border Terrier quite layed back as terriers go, very loyal and loving, easy to train, I have found them to be calm dogs around children and old people very perceptive of your moods ,will sit on your lap or give you space, not yappy but will let you know if they hear anything, quite a healthy breed and verastile show/work/Terrier race/great pets, get on well with most dogs, good at car travel, I have found my Border an asset towards training Murthy, toilet trainning, recall ect

what a lovely photo, borders are lovely as well, so are working bred lakelands

But has the Lakeland got the patience to sit outside some shop for two hours ? while his owners otherhalf spends his life savings on a skirt and top :sweating: :rant:

 

[Whippets Rule]

hi thanks for the replies...

i'm definitely ready for another dog and would like a beagle but the only thing putting me off is the worry of getting another one and it developing epilepsy too, the fact that beagles are naughty about being off lead and the extortionate prices people are charging for them now!!!

I'm happy to pay a good price for a healthy dog but i feel £800 is too much for a beagle whether it has papers or not( not intended to offend anyone but I can't see why they are now soo expensive, not when you consider a beautiful whippet can be purchased for half this amount).

part of me wants to avoid a pedigree dog altogether mostly due to worries about inherited health issues but i suppose a cross breed could inherit whatever both parents could be prone to.

it's a mine field :lol:

i'd quite like a jack russell(had one years ago)but not sure the whips would appreciate a terrier necklace or ear ring!!! :lol:

i like the idea of a small lurcher (we already have Bryn who is a lurcher)but it must be one suitable as a pet, all be it a pet that will get lots and lots of exercise. I don't want to bring hairy killing machine into the house but something with whippet in it that's good with other dogs and ok with caged small furries :b

In an ideal would a beagle crossed with something else would be nice but not anything too silly..like the idea of the pocket beagle, apparently there used to be two sizes of beagle, big ones that we have now but also little ones and i like the sound of those....see we keep coming back to beagles :lol: :b :b

 

[Whippets Rule]

You could always wander around 'Discover Dogs' at crufts on Hound Day.
I don't have any experience of any other breeds of hound. Can't help.....do you have a short list, or certain criteria that need to be met, one being, not too big?

I've done that before and it only leads to trouble and the purchase of more dogs than I really need xx

short list is small to medium size,

very friendly and pack orientated,

healthy robust and active but not too vocal(lets pretend here that beagles are quiet)

not requiring hours of grooming as i'm not into fluffy dogs.

would need to be very good natured and affectionate and not reknowned for being dominant or pushy.

I don't want anything that is notorious for dominance issues.

happy to go out in all weathers(don't mind if it needs a coat)

must like lots of walking/running etc

it just keeps spelling beagle doesn't it :b

 

[Janimal]

You could always wander around 'Discover Dogs' at crufts on Hound Day.
I don't have any experience of any other breeds of hound. Can't help.....do you have a short list, or certain criteria that need to be met, one being, not too big?

I've done that before and it only leads to trouble and the purchase of more dogs than I really need xx

short list is small to medium size,

very friendly and pack orientated,

healthy robust and active but not too vocal(lets pretend here that beagles are quiet)

not requiring hours of grooming as i'm not into fluffy dogs.

would need to be very good natured and affectionate and not reknowned for being dominant or pushy.

I don't want anything that is notorious for dominance issues.

happy to go out in all weathers(don't mind if it needs a coat)

must like lots of walking/running etc

it just keeps spelling beagle doesn't it :b

mmm Yes.... :lol: go on...you know you want to... :thumbsup:

 

[whippetsrus]

hi thanks for the replies...
i'm definitely ready for another dog and would like a beagle but the only thing putting me off is the worry of getting another one and it developing epilepsy too, the fact that beagles are naughty about being off lead and the extortionate prices people are charging for them now!!!

I'm happy to pay a good price for a healthy dog but i feel £800 is too much for a beagle whether it has papers or not( not intended to offend anyone but I can't see why they are now soo expensive, not when you consider a beautiful whippet can be purchased for half this amount).

part of me wants to avoid a pedigree dog altogether mostly due to worries about inherited health issues but i suppose a cross breed could inherit whatever both parents could be prone to.

it's a mine field :lol:

i'd quite like a jack russell(had one years ago)but not sure the whips would appreciate a terrier necklace or ear ring!!! :lol:

i like the idea of a small lurcher (we already have Bryn who is a lurcher)but it must be one suitable as a pet, all be it a pet that will get lots and lots of exercise. I don't want to bring hairy killing machine into the house but something with whippet in it that's good with other dogs and ok with caged small furries :b

In an ideal would a beagle crossed with something else would be nice but not anything too silly..like the idea of the pocket beagle, apparently there used to be two sizes of beagle, big ones that we have now but also little ones and i like the sound of those....see we keep coming back to beagles :lol: :b :b

I have three whippets and a JRT who is five months old. Diesel loves the rough and tumble play that he gets with Rebus. Beau get the respect his age warrants and they are both very respectful of one another. Rebus terrorises Albus and nips his feet but then Diesel did the same when he was a pup. From time to time Rebus can be a bit of a handful and he gets put in his place. I am very surprised that I still have a whippet as pack leader after myself but Rebus is quite happy to be in bottom spot. Rebus has a very loving nature and has been extremely easy to train. They are also very healthy dogs. I would completely recommend them.

 

[affieluver]

i would say go for another whippet especially if you would like one to race as i dont think any other breed quiet fits in to an already doggie household quiet like a whippet but then i am biased

 

[jinnyfizz]

Just a thought ...........

http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/press_office/p...rankthedog1.htm

 

[jazad]

Just a thought ...........
http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/press_office/p...rankthedog1.htm

How naughty to place temptation under someone's nose like that!

 

[FeeFee]

I suppose it depends if you are thinking of buying a pup or would consider a rescue. If the latter I wouldn't get too hung up about breed, I'd look around for a dog that had the right temperament and would fit in with lifestyle /existing dogs.

My own dogs are two whippet x, a saluki lurcher and a terrier x. I've had a whole mix of rescue fosters here including a huge collie x, a corgi and my current little JRT X and they've all been fabulous dogs who have fitted in without any problems at all, I could very easily have kept any of them. There's certainly no shortage of great dogs waiting for homes.

 

[Whippets Rule]

Hi

we definitely want a puppy as I don't want to intro another adult dog as we already have two rescues which were brought in as adults so I fancy doing the puppy thing for a change. We are in touch with a rescue who often get cross bred pups including beagle crosses but i am also on the look out for a beagle pup to buy, just not at £800.

 

[liverpoolmitch]

Hi
we definitely want a puppy as I don't want to intro another adult dog as we already have two rescues which were brought in as adults so I fancy doing the puppy thing for a change. We are in touch with a rescue who often get cross bred pups including beagle crosses but i am also on the look out for a beagle pup to buy, just not at £800.

Went onto The hunting life Forum quite late last, night your not going to believe it, two male Beagle pups for sale 100% Beagle

dont think they where Kc reg £80.00 just sold might be worth PM,ing breeder, you never know there might be a time waister there and you might get yourself a nice pup :luck:

 

[Whippets Rule]

Hi
we definitely want a puppy as I don't want to intro another adult dog as we already have two rescues which were brought in as adults so I fancy doing the puppy thing for a change. We are in touch with a rescue who often get cross bred pups including beagle crosses but i am also on the look out for a beagle pup to buy, just not at £800.

Went onto The hunting life Forum quite late last, night your not going to believe it, two male Beagle pups for sale 100% Beagle

dont think they where Kc reg £80.00 just sold might be worth PM,ing breeder, you never know there might be a time waister there and you might get yourself a nice pup :luck:

Hi

thanks for that but I'm after a dopey £400 ish pedigree pet beagle and the ones on Hunting Life are 100% working which would be unsuitable for my situation, working dog would be wasted on me as I have no desire to work. Thanks anyway xx