I agree, except that some of us ferret all of the above . . . . and more.
I still think, it's very hard to beat a colie based lurcher for the ferreting, they just have the patience and brains required.
i thought the same and still do but must say got a we beddy whipp grey and he is as good as any colliex ive had or seen he has brains an patience very loyal and eager to please the blue dog in the pic