I am just used to collies and staffords - Deli the collie was brilliant off lead and never went far from me - of course her instinct was to herd, not hunt.  William the stafford has had to have a brilliant recall as I need to get him back quickly if we see another dog, as he is very intolerant of them.  Staffords love people, and he is always looking to me,  to see what I am doing and to join in wherever possible.  I obviously need to work with Nerys to get her attention.  She is fine until she scents something really exciting, then I don't exist - I can see why she failed as a gun dog!  However she is very loving and good natured and I am sure she will be worth the work.
Carolyn x