I have purchased four collie crosses off Hancock over the last 25 years.
dog one,,,couldnt fault great worker.
dog two,,,,good worker/lamp dog.
dog three,,,,ok at lamping,not much drive,did things to please you,ie,would chase quarry or sit with same enthusiasm,didnt have any real self drive or determination.
dog four,,,,never chased a thing,,nothing rabbits,hares,foxes,birds,any livestock never chased anything,
dog five,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,not a chance.
dont bother about the dogs working back ground,last time i was down at hancocks 2 years ago,It appeared most of his dogs had not left the c