I did most things as a youngster, running dogs are just one tool in the box, but to me the most fun, I had a mongrel when I was a kid bit beagle bit terrier bit sumat else, on the mouch she would knock rabbits out all day and I bet at home time she would of caught as many if not more than the runners, and she would pick up at night as well, good company night fishing, I miss her she cost ten bob from a bloke int pub lol.