A fella I knew years ago bought a 1st cross deer/grey bitch off an old mate of mine.
Bred her to tor of dartmoor, and kept a dog pup back for himself out of the litter.
At about 10-11 months of age, he offered me the sapling for free.
Watched him have a couple of gallops, then refused the offer.
Was probably the gangliest, most ungainly looking running dog I've ever seen.
Was like he couldn't coordinate his legs with his body.
Saying all that mind, he was 30" tts and still had a fair bit of maturing to do, but it didn't instill much confidence or hope lol.