I'm lucky as always had friends in the game so never bought a pup in and always seen the parents work , I'm gifting the spare pups out my litter when she comes in heat to sound lads off here, but they know I'll show them the dogs working if they want
If you go the terrier route train it not to go to ground unless told to, it is a pain training them to wait but it's worth the time spent as there is some places local that I wouldn't attempt after too many years in the game , good luck whatever route you take
Stevo, you should be able to train it but it's training should of started when it's younger. My mate uses a gsd x greyhound for retrieving as well as it being a normal runner
I prefer to use 2 jills and a hob out ferreting as they can tire quickly on a big warren or when they are out all day, 2 would be the least I would use