gillybob Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Cedro is Basset Fauve so if they can do it he can, their ears are heaps bigger and Cedro's legs are longer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Cedro is Basset Fauve so if they can do it he can, their ears are heaps bigger and Cedro's legs are longer! check out Woody, he's even got the double suspension gallop happening! :laugh: 5F6A0813dpptcr by kirislin, on Flickr 5F6A0816dpptcr by kirislin, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) I would love to see an afghan or saluki at full stretch in their element. Are there any set ups that are suited for the larger sighthounds to excel in? *flutters into thread spreading fairy dust* Here, with a wave of my wand and with the power of Utube, you can! The Sighthounds run first, followed by CAT dogs. There are some crackers in both categories! If any one has questions about the dogs, they each have their entry number on the bottom right of the video. Any wear marks at 9:46 are from me watching Dodger LOL I think the course length was about 550m - and some of the little dogs just eat that! It's educational to watch the varying breed running styles. At the point Whippets are at full pace (quite quickly),the big guys are still gathering it. Of course this is a short course for a Saluki - they don't really hit it until about 800m I'm told. The Beagle is just awesome! Edited October 31, 2015 by Haredown Whippets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkySoaringMagpie Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) Any wear marks at 9:46 are from me watching Dodger LOL HW has modestly not pointed out that Dodger was the top scoring Sighthound that day. When you look at the video you can really see it. Edited November 1, 2015 by SkySoaringMagpie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 this thread's getting off track, it wasn't supposed to be about lure coursing. It is a totally different competition that I started it for. Short sprints, not long courses requiring stamina and agility. Congratulations to Dodger though, I watched his run, so much faster than the other breeds, you could tell purely by the blurred background compared to other runs. This time last week I as at a coursing comp on SA and it was fantastic to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentchild Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I would love to see an afghan or saluki at full stretch in their element. Are there any set ups that are suited for the larger sighthounds to excel in? *flutters into thread spreading fairy dust* Here, with a wave of my wand and with the power of Utube, you can! The Sighthounds run first, followed by CAT dogs. There are some crackers in both categories! If any one has questions about the dogs, they each have their entry number on the bottom right of the video. Any wear marks at 9:46 are from me watching Dodger LOL I think the course length was about 550m - and some of the little dogs just eat that! It's educational to watch the varying breed running styles. At the point Whippets are at full pace (quite quickly),the big guys are still gathering it. Of course this is a short course for a Saluki - they don't really hit it until about 800m I'm told. The Beagle is just awesome! HW this is just incredible to watch... thank you for sharing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) HW this is just incredible to watch... thank you for sharing!!! My pleasure. Best spectator dog sport ever IMO :D Looking forward to watching coursing in threes next year! Edited November 1, 2015 by Haredown Whippets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Best Dogs! Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) Kirislin, couple of questions. (realised your club is a) closer to me and b) sometimes runs on saturdays!) Do you think they'll be understanding/accommodating of a more worried pretend-fake-whippet? I confess, I'm not sure she'll even chase a lure with a large audience instead of just standing with me (lol) and solo runs would be preferable for now. do you find the crowd/other dogs are at far enough a distance not to be a distraction? Although I saw a bit where dogs can get a sort of mentor-dog, which might work since muzzle = no over excited/worried nipping? I'd really like to give it a go but I'm overthinking on all the bits that could be a bad experience instead but I'd love for us both to branch out into fun doggie things. Edited November 1, 2015 by Thistle the dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 Kirislin, couple of questions. (realised your club is a) closer to me and b) sometimes runs on saturdays!) Do you think they'll be understanding/accommodating of a more worried pretend-fake-whippet? I confess, I'm not sure she'll even chase a lure with a large audience instead of just standing with me (lol) and solo runs would be preferable for now. do you find the crowd/other dogs are at far enough a distance not to be a distraction? Although I saw a bit where dogs can get a sort of mentor-dog, which might work since muzzle = no over excited/worried nipping? I'd really like to give it a go but I'm overthinking on all the bits that could be a bad experience instead but I'd love for us both to branch out into fun doggie things. Not sure if we could fit your girl with a muzzle. If you're worried she might be nippy you can run her alone. Just explain to the starter. You can of course always just come along for a look-see and socialisation, and just see how she reacts. Play it by ear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Best Dogs! Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Kirislin, couple of questions. (realised your club is a) closer to me and b) sometimes runs on saturdays!) Do you think they'll be understanding/accommodating of a more worried pretend-fake-whippet? I confess, I'm not sure she'll even chase a lure with a large audience instead of just standing with me (lol) and solo runs would be preferable for now. do you find the crowd/other dogs are at far enough a distance not to be a distraction? Although I saw a bit where dogs can get a sort of mentor-dog, which might work since muzzle = no over excited/worried nipping? I'd really like to give it a go but I'm overthinking on all the bits that could be a bad experience instead but I'd love for us both to branch out into fun doggie things. Not sure if we could fit your girl with a muzzle. If you're worried she might be nippy you can run her alone. Just explain to the starter. You can of course always just come along for a look-see and socialisation, and just see how she reacts. Play it by ear. Oh don't worry! She has her own muzzle, I've just got to finish rewarding her for it (i've been so lazy ). playing by ear sounds good an even hanging around watching would prob be good for her. thanks C: (I am following the facebook for the next saturday one!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 the muzzle needs to be one that allows her to open her mouth. Next Saturday one wont be until next year now Bummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Best Dogs! Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 the muzzle needs to be one that allows her to open her mouth. Next Saturday one wont be until next year now Bummer It's this one, she can open her mouth and take treats with it (i know it's not on properly, just slipped it on now for photo). Is it an alright or does it need to be more basket? I saw But that just gives us time to work on not hating the muzzle and our confidence around crowds/moving away from me! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 I wouldn't use it for running but it might be good to give you reassurance that she's not going to snap if you just want to come along to have a look. If we've got larger racing muzzles for sale or hire,you're welcome to try them on her. Sometimes you can bend them to shape. If you ever see greyhounds racing you'll see how wide they open their mouths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Best Dogs! Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Thanks :) well come along and watch sometime. (She'll only nip if some dog bumps in to her or jumps on her so mostly concerned for groups, so we can always try those solos. Everything seems so well set up to keep the dogs comfortable! Thanks for answering questions, I feel better ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) I would say definitely bring her muzzle. Sometimes we let dogs free run at the start and end of the day and during the lunch break. When it was mostly whippets this wasn't an issue but I wouldn't want to let a whole lot of mixed breed dogs run freely together. As we are getting more and more breeds coming along most of the owners of the other breeds keep their dogs on leads. I dont let Neko run with the pack, even when it's mostly whippets. She's too little and they're too fast. Now sometimes if she happens to be off because I'm setting up, she has the good sense to stay close. Do you have a dog crate? Edited November 1, 2015 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Best Dogs! Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I would say definitely bring her muzzle. Sometimes we let dogs free run at the start and end of the day and during the lunch break. When it was mostly whippets this wasn't an issue but I wouldn't want to let a whole lot of mixed breed dogs run freely together. As we are getting more and more breeds coming along most of the owners of the other breeds keep their dogs on leads. I dont let Neko run with the pack, even when it's mostly whippets. She's too little and they're too fast. Now sometimes if she happens to be off because I'm setting up, she has the good sense to stay close. Do you have a dog crate? Fair enough, I will keep it with us/put it on if needed. Especially with all the different sizes and I've read that whippets have delicate skin? Mixing dogs of different sizes always makes me a bit uneasy for the smaller ones, so easily squashed... Unfortunately no crate, but she's near-reliable mat trained and pretty good at ignoring dogs unless they are literally up in her face (which is only of concern if they're running up or jumping on her. A polite dog coming over for a sniff shouldn't be a worry. Although 10 polite dogs at once might be a bit much!). And if she seems overwhelmed or unhappy, I guess there's the car (as in, we would probably just go and try again for another day. Or go for a walk while everyone else runs around. Baby steps). Neko is so sweet and tiny <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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