We are so pleased to read about David Platts and his superior dogs. We have imported two of his dogs ( a dog and a bitch) to California and last May had our first American litter of Lurchers. We have kept two bitches for future breeding and they have turned out to be lovely pups - if you don't count the fact that they are 1/2 beaver and have chewed anything made of wood. While I am sure that they would be great hunters, we only have them for family pets, however last month Gwena did beat a top GH at 200 yards of straight lure racing. We plan a second breeding this spring. If anyone hears