Ive seen a dozen or so hancock dogs over about 25 or so years,from 3/4 1/4 to the reverse,and everyone could fill a pot,and a couple that are about now that excell...This may sound a strange statement,as i would never buy a terrier that wasn"t out of generations of workers,but if iwanted a collie bred lurcher i"d give a hancock a crack........Not that i would,cant beat a bit of bully,but thats another debate!!!!!!. good luck mate,but as said before,you"ll only get out what you put in.......