I've not got a Lurcher of my own, but I go out Lamping with friends quite regularly for someone who hasn't got a Lurcher, and from what I've seen I agree with what you're saying 100% Brummy.
Back in the day pre ban when you had dogs doubled up it seemed to me it took longer for them to dispatch of it because they ended up playing tug of war with it, instead of just getting the job done. I also agree with what you're saying about the dog walking away from the dead quarry as well, thats a good thing IMO.
At 14 month old the dog is still a youngster, and I reckon he's walking away when t