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Post by frankie on Dec 3, 2010 17:48:20 GMT
Dog, have you got any links to good sled dog info? I love reading historical stuff specifically, but most websites are just the same old rehashed stuff. I'm fascinated by how hardy the dogs were/are and their heroic deeds of athleticism and stamina in days of yore are very impressive. Anything out there on the net, or books you could recommend? Cheers.
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Post by dog on Dec 3, 2010 18:39:54 GMT
To be honest the info I got was all over the place and very difficult to find, not many good books either (not that I could find or get recommendations on anyway). Most of the info I found was via www.sibespace.co.uk which is a Siberian Husky site, they are very helpful and would be better placed to advise on reading material but I received some excellent info from experienced racers, mostly via P.M because some people are reluctant to talk about anything other than pure bred Siberians in public because it often starts an argument! Mushing magazine is an online magazine available through subscription but www.sleddogcentral.com is also very good. My favourite kennels in this country is Pawtrak Kennels, he does things the way I would if I had the money, without prejudice for breed and only interested in performance. He did have an excellent website but I can't seem to find it at the moment. |
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Post by frankie on Dec 4, 2010 5:53:00 GMT
Thanks for that info. Always being somewhat Bull-centred I've been guilty of overlooking the historical heroicism of other breeds, so I'm now looking into working dogs outside of the very narrow confines of the Bully breeds. Nice one.
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Post by dog on Dec 4, 2010 11:30:36 GMT
One breed that I recommend you look into is the Pointer. You cannot get a more versatile breed, they will do whatever you ask of them to a very high standard, they make some of the fastest sled Dogs both in pure bred and crossed form and they are fantastic hunting Dogs, my uncle has used them for hunting for decades and wouldn't have anything else. I can't think of another breed that has a better combination of versatility, tenacity, endurance, drive and athleticism.
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Post by neilsherlock on Dec 4, 2010 11:41:18 GMT
For me the most athletic of breeds is challenged by the Bull lurcher. Bull greyhounds are something else. Power and grace and improved stamina as opposed to the greyhound. I love to watch a running dog hunt. A real impressive dog if breed right  |
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Post by oldetyme on Dec 4, 2010 12:30:49 GMT
One breed that I recommend you look into is the Pointer. You cannot get a more versatile breed, they will do whatever you ask of them to a very high standard, they make some of the fastest sled Dogs both in pure bred and crossed form and they are fantastic hunting Dogs, my uncle has used them for hunting for decades and wouldn't have anything else. I can't think of another breed that has a better combination of versatility, tenacity, endurance, drive and athleticism. I'm sure a good pit-bull would prove far superior in every point. |
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Post by dog on Dec 4, 2010 16:34:29 GMT
One breed that I recommend you look into is the Pointer. You cannot get a more versatile breed, they will do whatever you ask of them to a very high standard, they make some of the fastest sled Dogs both in pure bred and crossed form and they are fantastic hunting Dogs, my uncle has used them for hunting for decades and wouldn't have anything else. I can't think of another breed that has a better combination of versatility, tenacity, endurance, drive and athleticism. I'm sure a good pit-bull would prove far superior in every point. I'm sure it would come a close second  |
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Post by katewoo on Dec 4, 2010 19:49:59 GMT
For me the most athletic of breeds is challenged by the Bull lurcher. Bull greyhounds are something else. Power and grace and improved stamina as opposed to the greyhound. I love to watch a running dog hunt. A real impressive dog if breed right cant agree more. ;)but i would add any welll bred lurcher working is an awesome site to see i will be adding a 1st x bullwhippet for small fields to my pack in a few years.oh yeh weres the in the field section gone? |
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Post by dog on Dec 4, 2010 19:59:44 GMT
For me the most athletic of breeds is challenged by the Bull lurcher. Bull greyhounds are something else. Power and grace and improved stamina as opposed to the greyhound. I love to watch a running dog hunt. A real impressive dog if breed right cant agree more. ;)but i would add any welll bred lurcher working is an awesome site to see i will be adding a 1st x bullwhippet for small fields to my pack in a few years.oh yeh weres the in the field section gone? Technical problem apparently, we have our highly trained computer genius looking into it. Well, it's Shakka actually but I'm sure he'll get it sorted. |
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Post by neilsherlock on Dec 4, 2010 21:04:55 GMT
Im thinking Sonny over the bitch i showed you in about 3 years matt. Got to see how she goes first. I have no doubt to his qualities though.
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Post by katewoo on Dec 4, 2010 21:16:01 GMT
Im thinking Sonny over the bitch i showed you in about 3 years matt. Got to see how she goes first. I have no doubt to his qualities though. should work mate . i was thinking one of mike browns whippets (preferably)or another strong coursing whippet over lexi, as long as she keeps proving to be worthy (wich i have no doubt she will).this wont be for another 4/5 years if ever.will only do this breeding for a dog for jack when he comes of age |
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Post by poacher on Dec 19, 2010 22:55:14 GMT
Siberians are selectively bred for speed these days but they're from pure bred stock that were originally bred to be reliable workhorses, they never intended to race them originally. The real speedsters are Alaskan Huskies which are a mix of Husky, Pointer, Dalmation, German Shepherds, Running Dogs and whatever breed they feel might make them faster. Siberians just can't compete with them for outright speed. The strange thing is that Husky racing in this country is almost entirely Siberian Husky only, Alaskans are very rare and aren't eligible for most races races because they're cross breeds. In countries where racing is a huge sport with huge prizes (like Canada) there are no restrictions on breed and so they almost entirely use Alaskan Huskies. There are actually more than a dozen or so types of sled Dog, the Euro hound is also really quick, it's basically an Alaskan with a heavy dose of Pointer. They're not suited to really cold conditions. about 15yrs ago I spent quite a bit of time with Harris Dunlop when he came over he pissed the siberian people of quite a bit as he spent most of his time with us, a great man and obsessed with finding new ways of conditioning |
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Post by neilsherlock on Dec 19, 2010 23:09:07 GMT
I was able to see the track mill working in Holland, Real good work out. Worth getting together for yourselves. I reckon its harder and more interesting than a treadmill and a real lactic acid buster
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