Is Racing For Us?...

[Moo.UK]

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Hi There,

I have just registered on K9 today and think its great!

I posted a notice in the showing section to find out if i can show my non-registered whippet, Ten. We had a go at a charity show and he loved it. Anyway looks like the answers no, however a few people have suggested racing...

To be honest i don't have a clue about it and what racing involves - i did once go to a geyhound race, but am told whippet racing is not the same - we're looking for something a bit less scary than greyhound racing - more of a fun sport )

Ten is very sociable, 15 months old and neutered. apparently his dad was a successful racing dog. Ten loves chasing birds on the beach, but i suspect he would much prefer other dogs!

I've been looking for clubs for a long time, but not found anything in our area, i have just seen a club in Newton Aycliffe (just around the corner!), listed on this site though. Does anyone know if they have a club for unregistered whippets. ( i will ring them tomorrow!)

How do you train your dog to race? will he learn this at a club? is 15 months too old or young to start? Does anyone know of any suitable clubs in the Teesside/Durham area? Will racing cause him to chase the cat?

Any advice will be most appreciated - Moo & Ten. :lol:

 

[sharon whincop]

think racing starts next saturday afternoon. people at this club r very helpfull and i'm sure if u go along on a saturday afternoon some1 will try and give u advice.

 

[sherry]

what a gorgeous whippet! no 15 months isnt too old or too young to start racing. there r a few members on k9 who race at newton aycliffe john g, denise bailey or mutley to name a few. im sure once one of them has seen this post they will be more than willing to help u out.

 

[weathergirls]

WELCOME MOO TEN IS GORGIOUS IVE SENT YOU A P.M WITH SOME CONTACT NUMBERS GOOD LUCK

 

[debbie]

hi moo,

newton aycliffe starts next sat at about 1p.m on the field at the oak leaf leisure centre. other clubs in the area are dawden, horden and murton . i hope this helps.

debbie

 

[JOHNG]

hi moo

newton aycliffe starts the new season next saturday 15/1/05 @ 1pm weather permitting, you are welcome to come along with your dog @ 15mt it will be strange @ first for him getting used to the noise of the traps and the other dogs barking but a few weeks and he will probalby be as daft as the rest :cheers:

 

[weathergirls]

Hi Moo just lookin at the picture of TEN I notice he still has his dew claws if you get to race him I suggest you strap them up most racers use vet wrap its a light weight elasticated bandage Alison Armstrong sells it and she,ll show you how to use it

 

[Moo.UK]

Thankyou all for the advice & contact details!

Unfortunately i'm working for the next few saturdays but Tens Dad may be able to pop him over for a look about...

...Oh but i'm sure that would be the equivalent of missing his first day of school!!!! :unsure: Think i'll try and book the day off.

Just another Qu: what age do dogs usually start racing at?

Mucho Thanks, Moo & Ten

 

[sherry]

most people start training their whippets to race when they r still pups from about 6 months old onwards it all depends on the size of the dog and how u want to train them. personally i like to wait till they r at least 8 months but thats just me. like john g says ten will probably find it a bit strange at first but he will soon get used to it.

 

[Moo.UK]

Doh!!! :rant: I cant get saturday off work!

When is this meet next on so i can make sure i'm free, or is it a weekly thing?

Many Thanks, Moo

 

[Janimal]

I havnt raced whippets for years ... can anyone come along to watch (with dog in tow) I might just turn up one Saturday - would be a great change. :thumbsup:

Oscar is pedigree so would this matter or do you have to go to pedigree races ??

 

[Susan]

Racing is a weekly thing , so you can go along any Saturday.

All non ped club's will welcome ped whippet's and give you advice and a run up for the dog. Everyone is welcome to watch these wee dog's racing but keep your dog's on a lead :cheers:

There is pedigree club's, post on the ped racing section for more information :thumbsup:

 

[JOHNG]

racing is on every saturday at NEWTON AYCLIFFE weather permitting anyone is welcome to come and join in, it makes no differance if they are pedigree or not they will be catered for

 

[decca]

hi moo.if ya dog is chasing birds on the beach he,ll run 150yards on the track.try 2 get him use 2 the traps goodluck mate :thumbsup: