Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins (Post 10553444)

I'm sure it really was quite unsettling. Having hunted all of my life, I'm not sure I would want any part of that either. That said, that scenario plays out each and every day in their world - it's just that they are not often on the receiving end. I can't muster any sympathy. That doesn't mean I want to watch, though.

Originally Posted by Sooner or later (Post 10553339)

I went on a coyote hunt with greyhounds. One time. A group of dog owners would meet up and mark out territory to patrol. Communication at the time was by CB. When one guy spotted a coyote he would report the position and everyone else would haul ass to the location.

The coyote had the stamina but the greyhounds had the shorter distance speed. At full speed the greyhounds would catch him and roll him. He would roll back on his feet and kept trucking. About the time the first group of hounds were gassed another truck load of hounds would be released. We followed the chase from the truck.

That SOB ran for nearly 2 miles before he had had enough. He backed up to a culvert at a dirt road intersection and let the dogs know he would take em on one at a time or all at once. We were parked about 20 ft from the action.

He would get get distracted by one dog and another would dart in and bite him on the ass. Finally, all the dogs jumped him all at once. He lost but he tore the living crap out of a bunch of dogs.

It was absolutely the worst thing I have ever seen. Would never do it again.

Originally Posted by masraum (Post 10617219)

I thought that greyhounds and other similar dogs had really thin, delicate skin. That seems like the wrong kind of dog to use to hunt other dogs.

Originally Posted by Sooner or later (Post 10553420)

I don't have a problem with him biting the dust. In the wild it is not unusual. I just don't want to see it happen up front and personal.

Originally Posted by Sooner or later (Post 10617250)

I don't know if they are thin skinned but they are the dog of choice to hunt coyotes down here. They are faster than the coyote so they can run em down. The following link is behind a paywall but it about a hunter from Elgin, about 10 miles north of me. The dog box can be opened from inside the truck. Pic is from the article.


https://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/26/sports/26greyhounds.html?mtrref=www.google.com&gwh=33EF54 28A3DE4D1145D086580BB5FDA5&gwt=pay&assetType=REGIW ALL

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1570544116.jpg

Originally Posted by masraum (Post 10617308)

I was curious, I didn't search on the thin skin, but I did search on hunting. I guess there are several types of greyhound, several used for hunting rabbits, some used for hunting foxes and even wolves.

Originally Posted by Sooner or later (Post 10553339)

I went on a coyote hunt with greyhounds. One time. A group of dog owners would meet up and mark out territory to patrol. Communication at the time was by CB. When one guy spotted a coyote he would report the position and everyone else would haul ass to the location.

The coyote had the stamina but the greyhounds had the shorter distance speed. At full speed the greyhounds would catch him and roll him. He would roll back on his feet and kept trucking. About the time the first group of hounds were gassed another truck load of hounds would be released. We followed the chase from the truck.

That SOB ran for nearly 2 miles before he had had enough. He backed up to a culvert at a dirt road intersection and let the dogs know he would take em on one at a time or all at once. We were parked about 20 ft from the action.

He would get get distracted by one dog and another would dart in and bite him on the ass. Finally, all the dogs jumped him all at once. He lost but he tore the living crap out of a bunch of dogs.

It was absolutely the worst thing I have ever seen. Would never do it again.