what would the cross be good for? Oh ye, big shits and getting stuck.
What do you think would be the benefits of the cross, other than big shits and getting stuck?
Durability, intelligence, strength, drive and natural wind. Plus game bred bull blood is so tightly bred and well tested than outcrossing to it would bring in little risk of introducing genetic faults.
You said it all there, plus i think they add a little bone and substance, if you breed back to russells, pats, etc you have a ideal stud or brood. Didn't Mr Breay advocate breeding off a strong dog that couldn't be bo