very true get a younger one train it the right way if you going to be getting one at 1 year old at least make sure it comes with an trial out in the field i dont no the dog so cant say if its anygood but wouldnt go in there with the views of buying without seeing with my own eyes what it is capable of a lot of bull is said around lurchers my dog can take this single handed my dog took this amount in one night dont believe it until you have seen it with your own eyes just my views anyway. the lad said its bein on the lamp only one outing and did not catch