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.
The beddy/whippet is a first cross.. she laps when she’s running through cover.. she’s only 18inch so she’s not the fastest but still catches her fair share. The other is Lurcher to Lurcher.. she’s must quicker