I got this e-mail from his owners which may help a little, plus some extra photos. These people are heart-broken and I hope someone, somewhere will get him back. By the way, he was never a coursing dog.
Bailey was lost from NE36 which is West Boldon, Tyne and Wear. He headed out of our house toward the A19 which is a major road link to the south. The A19 is a one minute drive (or at his speed a one minute run) from the house. We have checked for dead dogs / carrion crows / with the council / dog wardens / local vets / etc etc and anyway four of us in cars searched the entire day within t