I am currently looking to get a pup and I am considering the above cross. I have heard that first cross dogs are not really ideal for lurcher work as they are unable to gallop because the hindquarters need to propel the hindlegs forward of the front legs in the galloping stride. The physical ability to do this is thwarted by the big skull, barrel ribcage, broad chest and wide back. A few words quoted from the book 'The working Lurcher' by Jackie Drakeford.
What do you lot think? I have seen a litter which is first cross sire and line bred half cross dam which I am intrested in. The mothe