Hachiman, Slater certainly did incur some injuries but I am not aware of the details. Regarding the Surf Lorian breed I am interested to hear of any views/knowledge that fellow members wish to provide. I did ask about Surf Lorian in a separate 'thread' recently but received little advice. It is all too late now, the commitment has been made but I would still be interested. I hope they are not only tough but fast and tenacious chasers (of the mechanical lure not other dogs). Maybe someone can also tell us more about Slater.