Proper well bred . Some of the best producers in there . Nero, cindy ,Romeo etc . Certainly giving yourself a chance. But will they click . Pays your money and buckle down . 18 months ain't that long .best a luck with the pups
My pal had a lab first x in the late 80s . Lacked a bit top end pace . But had a little burst and strike of a cobra when it mattered . Not enough of them for a strong gene pool . But if bred to type for 4/5 generations . They could add to even coursing types imo . Oh , that same dog was mustard on fox