Young Lurcher - how to rehome?

[Blazingsaddles]

After thinking about it and talking to my OH, shes coming to live with us 😁 😁

She’s lovely. Not normally my cup of tea Lurcher-wise but since I’ve owned a GSD x I’m more attracted to these black & tans (and a certain amount of intelligence that comes with them😀) I was looking at Doberman x Greyhounds ages ago - wow, handsome dogs.

 

[Blazingsaddles]

I'd guess a bit of saluki in there? My saluki lurcher was an absolute delight. A trifle independent on occasion but loving and loyal.

Maybe. The eyes aren’t doing it for me, Saluki-wise😀Breeders feed you such BS re breeding it’s a bit a guessing game with lurchers. But a lovely dog is still a lovely dog, no matter the breeding and she looks great fun & bright as a button!

 

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Huntaway x greyhound apparently....

 

[Blazingsaddles]

A what away😀???

 

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Hence brave to take on that mix....

 

[Blazingsaddles]

Well, I’m sure LW will take it all on board. Having googled the breed 🤗 there are many lurchers with Collie in them, an obedient brain (combined with a verging-on-the-insane chase instinct) can maketh the dog! 😀

 

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Yeah and they can turn out like Millie too, who is def collie x sighthound 😂😂😂

 

[Blazingsaddles]

Yeah and they can turn out like Millie too, who is def collie x sighthound 😂😂😂

Well, who likes a quiet life!?😀

 

[TheresaW]

I am so happy for Lola, and for you and OH LW. This really is the side of HHO which is fab.

 

[skinnydipper]

Best of luck with your new girl, LW. She looks lovely. You will never need a hot water bottle

 

[Clodagh]

Maybe. The eyes aren’t doing it for me, Saluki-wise😀Breeders feed you such BS re breeding it’s a bit a guessing game with lurchers. But a lovely dog is still a lovely dog, no matter the breeding and she looks great fun & bright as a button!

Well a huntaway cross will be a damn sight easier to train than a saluki!

 

[MrsMozart]

She is one very happy, very lucky lass indeed! She really is the softest thing.

Will be looking forward to hearing all the updates.

 

[Blazingsaddles]

She is one very happy, very lucky lass indeed! She really is the softest thing.

Will be looking forward to hearing all the updates.

Me too! I should’ve enquired more, I think I would’ve be tempted!😀

 

[MrsMozart]

Looking at the huntaway I don't see it in her build and she definitely doesn't have that broad stance. It'll be interesting to see how she grows up.

 

[MrsMozart]

Me too! I should’ve enquired more, I think I would’ve be tempted!😀

Aw. Loving knowledgeable homes. What is there not to love.

Friend seems almost equally happy and sad. I believe the happy is winning as she knows she's not the right set- up for the lass.

 

[Blazingsaddles]

Looking at the huntaway I don't see it in her build and she definitely doesn't have that broad stance. It'll be interesting to see how she grows up.

Yes, young Lurcher pups can be so indistinct apart from coat clues & knowing the parents. Ahh, I’m starting to kick myself MrsM!

 

[Blazingsaddles]

Aw. Loving knowledgeable homes. What is there not to love.

Friend seems almost equally happy and sad. I believe the happy is winning as she knows she's not the right set- up for the lass.

And that takes balls to admit you’re not the right owner for the dog. She’s done the best thing for the pup.🙂

 

[MrsMozart]

Yes, young Lurcher pups can be so indistinct apart from coat clues & knowing the parents. Ahh, I’m starting to kick myself MrsM!

Sorry! Life does some odd things that's for sure. I've been wishing my set-up was more amenable as she certainly does make an excellent hot water bottle, but it's not, so helping find her a good spot was all I could do.

 

[MrsMozart]

And that takes balls to admit you’re not the right owner for the dog. She’s done the best thing for the pup.🙂

I'll tell her. I'm sure it'll help, though I know there'll be tears when she leaves.

 

[Cinnamontoast]

Isn’t she pretty? I definitely see collie in there. She’ll be well looked after by LW.🙂

 

[Leo Walker]

Well a huntaway cross will be a damn sight easier to train than a saluki!

I doubt she is. I just had a look at them. They are much bigger and noisier, very different heads as well. She reminds me a bit of my old bitch. She was some sort of collie/whippet/saluki. Much more level headed than the whippets and more reserved. It doesnt really matter. Nothing on earth would convince me to have a straight saulki though!

 

[Clodagh]

I doubt she is. I just had a look at them. They are much bigger and noisier, very different heads as well. She reminds me a bit of my old bitch. She was some sort of collie/whippet/saluki. Much more level headed than the whippets and more reserved. It doesnt really matter. Nothing on earth would convince me to have a straight saulki though!

I agree with you. A huntaway x grey would be HUGE. Unless she is! (huge that is).

 

[Rowreach]

I agree with you. A huntaway x grey would be HUGE. Unless she is! (huge that is).

That's a point! Did MrsM give you measurements LW?? 😂😂

 

[MrsMozart]

No measurements, but I've met the dog a few times and she's definitely not huge, just leggy.

 

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I agree with you. A huntaway x grey would be HUGE. Unless she is! (huge that is).

lol I was just going on the info Mrs M gave me - I can’t tell size type or anything else from those pics personally 😊😊

 

[Jeni the dragon]

She's beautiful! Hope she fits in well with your gang LW!

 

[Indy]

She might be Kelpie X they are similar to Huntaway, same markings. I've got a Kelpiex Collie and doesn't look much different.

 

[Errin Paddywack]

Whatever she is, she is lovely. Very sweet expression.

 

[MuddyTB]

She's gorgeous and so pleased there's a happy ending.