dont know if there related,,, i dowt the whipp/grey side is ,,that side in Tara came from greenock in scotland.
the sire to levelers pup is kelpie/colie owned by d.slieght, so the kelpie grandfather might be the same dog,
glad it all worked out for you leveler,,, i was also drawn to that pup, but thats no suprise as my last 5 dogs have been fawn. just the right age as well by aug/september, it will be 5 going on 6 month,, out ferreting as much as you can, just you the pup and a ferret and a few nets.