what sort of ground are you running? ive allways been told a dog with high sighthound in running on rough ground like heavy plough etc would have foot problems because they are so fast. the only prob with buying a adult dog is why is the person getting rid of it? would you sell a good dog that ferreted, lamped, obedient, could work in the day, what ever you want of it. even if you think there genuine they may not be,as i found out!!! im not saying that the person whos got the dog for sale is a messer, havnt even looked whos selling it yet. allso are you just going to be mainly taking rabbits a