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Post by JIMBOB on Nov 24, 2009 19:58:52 GMT -1
I know it's not kayak or fishing related but he may become a great tandem paddle partner if started young enough ;D Just over twelve months ago we had our 9 year old Deerhound put to sleep through ill health & two weeks ago we lost our trusty Lurcher of 14 years  On the bright side though we have just found a suitable replacement.....   A Scottish Deerhound puppy of outstanding breed lines at 10 weeks old. We are due to pick him up on the 5th Dec.  |
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Post by THURSOMAN on Nov 24, 2009 20:09:07 GMT -1
What a handsome fella.  You'll be looking forward to Dec.  How big do these grow Jim? |
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Post by JIMBOB on Nov 24, 2009 20:26:22 GMT -1
Can't wait mate  Had quite a rough year so far so he will help brighten it up a bit. They grow to this size..... |
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Post by steve07 on Nov 24, 2009 20:41:32 GMT -1
looks a nice one that jimbob,getting ready for lots of exercise then!
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Post by THURSOMAN on Nov 24, 2009 20:43:38 GMT -1
Crumbs they are big! They seem to have a very nice temperment Jim. |
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Post by JIMBOB on Nov 24, 2009 20:49:10 GMT -1
They really are gentle giants and great house dogs. Despite their size they are fairly low maintenance. They shouldn't have too long walks on concrete for the first 10 months or so and running on grass should be limited too, this is to prevent damage to their bones and joints.
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Post by ZEBRA on Nov 24, 2009 21:05:20 GMT -1
you will be wanting a tandem then soon jim ;D
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Post by SEAJUNKY on Nov 24, 2009 21:07:04 GMT -1
I think a mate of mine once had a deerhound cross lercher.
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Post by JIMBOB on Nov 24, 2009 21:12:37 GMT -1
Deerhounds are a popular choice in a Lurcher Steve, Greyhound / Deerhound crosses are ideal for hunting foxes.
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Post by JIMBOB on Dec 5, 2009 15:06:50 GMT -1
Well we picked them up yesterday...yes I said them we ended up getting two  We couldn't resist it, mad dogs and Englishmen and all that  12 weeks old and should hopefully make 32-33" at the shoulder when they are adults     Let the fun begin ;D |
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Post by BUDDY on Dec 5, 2009 16:40:11 GMT -1
Has the making of a good rescue dog.
looks like you are training 1 to chuck a safety line ;D
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Post by kerny on Dec 5, 2009 17:45:21 GMT -1
Great looking pups Jimbob I hope they chew up the throw line and not your rug or carpet l.o.l. ;D ;D |
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On the bright side though we have just found a suitable replacement.....
Had quite a rough year so far so he will help brighten it up a bit.
We couldn't resist it, mad dogs and Englishmen and all that 
