Wm, we are talking about breeding dogs not the laws of Ireland, as a matter of fact when a law is passed in England or Europe, Irish politicians normally espouse it as gospel. We're not all thick micks, an your last post is as educating for an anti, as someone bragging about dogs that can only be dug to once or twice a year. Workwise i prefer mixer/bayer, but would prefer to breed of a dog that can handle his quarry if needs be.