Yes-- I hunt hogs with them. I have only hunted the male. I like him.  I hunt on horseback and mostly shoot over my dogs.  He did not mind either one and I do not htink he had ever hunted that way. I have 3 ybc and 3 half hounds. A friend has cowdogs most all 1/2 - 1/4 plott he uses to daywork with. I also coon hunt a little. 

I have the parents of your pup. They do hunt and are out of good stock. Look the bloodlines up at Rockinwplotts and White Deer preserve kennels. Matt raised them. I have only had them a few weeks. I am very pleased with them.