The Dogmother Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 .. well, I don't have her yet as she's still a bit young to leave her mum, but am collecting her at half term. I've missed having a lurcher in the house since Jezebel died, and that sighthound 'lurch' as they race across the fields. Yesterday I went to visit a litter of working lurchers and picked Ruby.... well, she picked me actually She is white with fawn patches and bright blue eyes (collie blood on her sire's side). Dam is greyhound/whippet/saluki, sire is greyhound/Bedlington/collie and both are working dogs. Reckless Ruby (after the book) came running up to me, jumped up into my lap, nuzzled around my ears and then settled down for a kip Apart from the sleeping, she appears to have good hunting instincts, so I am hoping to train her to rat and rabbit when she's bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I just love that top photo, Clare. She is soooo adorable - I just want to squidge her!! Congratulations. She's perfect . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Sooooo Cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Those eyes are quite something Rosie must be beside herself with excitement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 Those eyes are quite something Rosie must be beside herself with excitement! So's her Mum! Rosie has even offered to poo-pick.. not sure whether she will still be as keen when the time comes though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 As I have said in my email Clare - Gorgeous!!! Can you get my two to poo pick too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 She's gorgeous Clare, Can I come on another hen party so I can meet her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 She's gorgeous Clare, Can I come on another hen party so I can meet her. Let me know if you're passing by after half term Lisa LC - remains to be seen whether she actually will poo-pick or not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 What an adorable face. Lovely name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 She is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations. Haven't we got a forum member called Reckless Ruby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 I think there's a rubyreckless. Thank you one and all, I just can't wait now to get her home and cuddled up. Half term can't come fast enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 She is gorgeous Half term is not far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 What an adorable little girl . Congratulations . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Sooo sweet Would she like to come and play with my 2? (and when you go home you could forget to take her ) Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 Sooo sweet Would she like to come and play with my 2? (and when you go home you could forget to take her ) Karen x Sounds like a plan Karen. Mel has also said that her 3 can't wait to meet her. She's an adorable little scamp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 She is so gorgeous, you lucky things. All these babies, puppies, kittens its so tempting. I'm feeling like Butch, very broody. Good luck for half term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Oooooh a lurcher puppy to snuggle! She is beautiful. We have a lurcher/saluki cross, runs like the wind and is a complete cuddle monster! Enjoy your new baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 She is gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 just seen this!, I knew the urge for a lurcher was too strong, I could tell! :lol: She is just plain too pretty if you ask me, look at those eyes, I would give her anything she asked for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 just seen this!, I knew the urge for a lurcher was too strong, I could tell! :lol: Exactly what I was just about to say! What does Ruby chook think about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 Oooooh a lurcher puppy to snuggle! She is beautiful. We have a lurcher/saluki cross, runs like the wind and is a complete cuddle monster! Enjoy your new baby We'll have to come down to meet your hound when she's older then. This one chose me when she curled up in my lap and went to sleep. Ruby chook doesn't know yet.... it's a favourite family name, the chook is in fact Ruby Tuesday; a song from my youth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Ruby looks very cute i hope she makes a good hunter...........Lets just hope she doesn'y like chicken.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 I hope so too Nicola, she will be very carefully trained, and as a hunter I shall never let her out with the smaller animals unsupervised. Personally I think that the chooks might end up teaching her a lesson with a few pecks on the nose My last lurcher was very well trained, but I'd never have left her alone with any small furry things; she just wouldnt have been able to help her instincts. It's not fair on the dog to set them up for failure like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I knew you'd soon have a dog after you accosted that lurcher puppy at the Farmers' Market last time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 We'll have to come down to meet your hound when she's older then. That would be lovely, she loves other Lurchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
