I’ll be honest, I’ve never seen one with any symptoms like this, thank god.. I’ve seen a lot of hares too as I live in prime hare country… hopefully it must be very rare.
They sound perfect for hunting up on the fells. They should be hardy enough to stand the weather, and would hopefully search for scent until it finds some, and not get bored like some dogs can.
Tight b*****ds. .. cost you £200 to stay in a premier inn on a busy night.. if you can afford it, then buy the dog you want.. not the dog that’s cheapest.. if you can’t afford it, then that’s another problem.. but that’s your problem not the person selling the pups.
I think people confuse intelligence with obedience. I’ve had a few coursing dogs and they been very intelligent. Great hunting brains. Mine have been obedient too, but I put the hours in, and don’t take shortcuts… or buy adult dogs either.
I don’t think the games fooked.. I’d say there more game to found than there ever has been. Granted some places have been built on, but there still masses of land, lifting with game.
Definitely add the Saluki if you want an all rounder.. will probably have better feet, sometimes a better coat, more stamina, less injury prone sometimes as they have a bit more fluid running style.
Is it a first cross? Have you had one before? Do you think it will be fast enough, I know looks are deceiving and some thick set dogs are pretty rapid.