hi dave
Rip is my first border, but i will give u the advice i was given,
check their teeth, they known to be undershot or over shot.
rip is from dandyhow breeding and thats well known as both workers and show dogs,
they go nuts once they mature, is the gameness in them.
altho i think you could get this out of them if it was a pet u were after. i do intend to get another one in the future a blue and tan one i would like.
they are cracking wee dogs that like nothing more than running around with the lurchers all day.
the breed standard is
http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/67Hope this helps dave
keep me posted mate
kev