It is a problem, but I just couldnt keep a dog with flat feet. I dont mean they have to be perfect, but something to work with and improve on is ok. I would never keep a dog that couldnt catch rabbits and do a days work. People a few years ago were more up on feet, and would include in an ad for puppies that parents have great feet etc, but nowadays its hardly mentioned. How can you talk about a running athlete without thinking about feet?