The pups i bred last year out of my old bitch can stay longer than my mother-in-law.She is saluki,whippet,greyhound with a bit of collie & deerhound.The dog i put over her was bred originally husky,foxhound x chow,german sheperd put to hare coursing breeding 'charlie'x 'ghost & sophie lines' put back to a pure bred sloughi import.Now, pup is 8 mths he's 26" to the shoulder,a powerhouse with foxhound feet,double thick coat,pure blue eyes,great guard dog,fast & with stamina that you wouldn't believe.Has retrieved long ears & roe daytime.So well pleased with him obviously.Will try