Thanks for the replies.
I don't think I'm asking for much to be honest, why would you put the time and effort into finding and rearing a pup, and want anything less?
Not after a first x of any kind, not my cup of tea thanks.
Lurcher to lurcher would be grand, doesn't have to be any particular make up, but as said, I like what I like.
As for timing, as we are in Jan, this year would be great. . . . . if you think a pup isn't going to be running much till its 12 months old and not doing any proper work till its 2. . . . . if pup isn't on ground till next summer, it'd be another