Around 7 years ago, there was no mixi around the area we work. (only once in 16 yrs) At this time we had the great dog 'Roy' (of all names), At the top of his game, super fit, plated and pinned leg, collie grey rabbit machine. (a blue and white dog as well to make things better!)
Not a fast dog, not a big dog, but a bloody determined dog! (hence the plated leg) The dog was a machine, like a terminator version of a rabbit dog. Run, mark, hunt up and catch all day, over any terrain.
Only the best got away from him.
At the same time, I was a super fit lad, at 28 yrs old, at my peak, keen as h