ive had a couple of hancock dogs both came as young adults. both could work as good as most lurchers. neither picked there runs.
both exelled on other stuff preban. they where hardy dogs and could take a knock. they where three eighths five eighths. border/beardie. they where twentyseven inch tts. the only downside was they would have needed an extra gear for hare . thats if you gave fair law. but would take the odd one if they put em up. i would try another if i came across one but wouldnt go to the kennels for it.