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Is there a specific line this runs in or is it Prevelant in lots of lines
Ronald George Hunter Australia (Verified User) Posts 4316 Dogs 0 / Races 0 20 Jul 2018 12:50
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Hi Niall, I have an old coverless Plumpton book which mentions this trait. Briefly it states that this was originaly first noticed in the Irish greyhound breed, although the Romany's (Gypsies) bred a species called Lurchers or commonly known as a poachers hound by crossing other hunting dogs with greyhounds ie terriers and such.Eventually these were then crossed with the Galgos Espanol or commonly known as the Spanish Greyhound, these were bred for their stamina over long distances and in coursing events. The condition is known now as "The Irish Crest", the breed was exported to America as well and bore this furry crest. Hope this can help. Regards Ron.
Hi Ronald Thanks for info, anything to suggest dogs with this Irish crest carry certain traits. Regards
Ronald George Hunter Australia (Verified User) Posts 4316 Dogs 0 / Races 0 21 Jul 2018 07:54
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The only trait as far as I can see here is, they tend to be more aggressive when on the chase, although pretty laid back in their normal nature. Regards Ron.
Hi Ronald, what sires if any are available with the Irish Crest ,Just would be interesting to see do many make it to the top ? Also would be interesting to see if many bitches were top drawer that had the Irish crest. Regards Neill
Ronald George Hunter Australia (Verified User) Posts 4316 Dogs 0 / Races 0 22 Jul 2018 00:02
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Hi Niall, These are some American bred greyhounds with the crest, as you will see two are from the Fuzzys line.
FF Spider by Flying Hydrogen x Fuzzys Tenor CRT Qadeer by Fuzzys Cannon x CRT Bonnie Hanks Viktor by Fortress x Musical Bean Win Carole Win by Greys Statesman x Kiowa Deer Run Slapshot by Braddy x Eastern Sky WW's Aunt Jane by Trent Lee x Aunt M Maybe you can trace back through the lines and find something. The Crest can sometimes be placed on the side neck also. Regards Ron.
Robert Conway Australia (Verified User) Posts 461 Dogs 4 / Races 0 22 Jul 2018 07:25
Bitch had a litter to pat c sabbath/hour glass elle two pups have Mohawks running from there head to bottom of the neck the dame has sobbing Sal in her pedigree the mother off Brett lee hope they run like him, has anyone had these Mohawk/crest in this line of Brett lee would be a interesting topic cheers
Frank Muldowney Ireland (Verified User) Posts 423 Dogs 1 / Races 0 06 Feb 2021 17:01
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saw a litter of sh avatars with it
Denis O Dwyer Ireland (Verified User) Posts 71 Dogs 13 / Races 0 06 Feb 2021 19:27
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I had a dog with one on top of his head a few years back, he was very fast, very aggressive but very laid back until he he went to a track. He was by Hondo Black.
Gerry Gorman United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 228 Dogs 0 / Races 0 18 Feb 2021 17:58
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I have heard the expression ( Egyptian Ridgeback ) if dogs have this . Right now I have a litter most of whom have this ( mohawk ) and the mother had it too .
Vincent J Lund United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 600 Dogs 23 / Races 0 20 Feb 2021 17:00
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It is a little known fact that it was first noted in Coursing dogs in blarney during the sixties. Also often attributed to either the Sire or Dam finding themselves at the end of the rainbow and being blessed by the leprechaun that lives there.
I would imagine The Irish Crest was just the name for the Mohawk in Ireland. Chances are the gene came back in from UK or America as RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK were brought back from Africa. Worth noting the Greyhound mix is probably in the RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK as the Greyhound may have being crossed with the old African hunt dog to produce the RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK.Would be of interest to to see documented history from kennel clubs.
Ronald Harry Peckover United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 20 Dogs 0 / Races 0 04 Mar 2021 10:04
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Niall I am over 50 years in greyhound racing and this mane that runs down the bac of the neck was always called a Tanist Mane going back to the greyhound called Tanist who had this mane hope this helps you
Gerry Gorman United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 228 Dogs 0 / Races 0 22 Mar 2021 14:54
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Sorry Leslie have been off for a while . My bitch "says you dreamer " has kinlough brae in her dam line and she is a litter sister to Bockos boss , a really fast dog ran up in Ladbrokes Gold Collar and led Wolfe in Derby semi-final in very heavy going .
Graham Moscow Australia (Verified User) Posts 1186 Dogs 0 / Races 0 22 Mar 2021 18:07
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Ronald Harry Peckover wrote:
Niall I am over 50 years in greyhound racing and this mane that runs down the bac of the neck was always called a Tanist Mane going back to the greyhound called Tanist who had this mane hope this helps you
https:/ CLICK HERE Beaded line. You will find on Tanist pedigree dam side.
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