Not necessarily. It all depends on the bushing pup's breeding. If it comes from good working stock that can't wait to get into cover then I can't see any problem letting it run about with a lurcher, especially if the lurcher marks stuff in cover. But I always take bushing pups out on their own once they have a bit of an idea what to do. Being out with an older sensible dog, lurcher or busher, can help a pup's confidence, but it also needs to learn to go it alone.
Yes very true.... I to have had my bushing pups out with the lurchers whilst having a good old mooch... but sometimes for me i