They are still a hard working breed and like any other terrier breed if brought up correctly and entered properly there as good as anything out there. Check the gun dog section, springers and spaniels going for £450 £500 and noone gives it a second thought. If there from good working parents that are constantly doing the job and the price is £450 I will pay it and give it a working home. Everybody wants to pay less for something. If there bred and worked within your hunting group then Obviously it's going to be a lot cheaper or even pups given for free to mates. Il always work and have them wh