A lot of lads seldom have dogs that make the grade because of their own inadequacies rather than the terriers.
Ive seen some that dont look after or bond with a pup properly and expect it to go the first time out in the field, or some that over match a youngster by working it in difficult earths or working it sore etc etc and some that seem to be waiting for the first excuse to put down the dog as if its something to be proud of.
I find it strange that the same lads will always have a good dog about them and some seem to constantly have pups and no dog ever makes the grade.
Speaks volumes