Hard dogs are very impressive . I love to dig to a hard dog but at the same time I do realise that the steady mixing type terrier is the best tool for the job. A dog that has respect for its quarry but not too much. A dog that is agressive at its work but sensiable enough not to take a mauling every time its to ground, one who bosses the situation, that will stay the distance untill the job is done. As said in one of mr darcy's book's, a "boxer not a brawler" is the best I feel
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