like what was said before, getting shook off is one thing, quitting cause of pain is another. quitting cause the cd got hit funny just inn't good enough. i'm not going to say that i would cull him, but he wouldn't be my number 1 anymore. maybe i'm nuts but i want my cd to catch till he's dead. that is his job to catch hogs and hold till i tell him "caught hog". my bay dogs should back up if the hog is too much for him. i don't mind a gritty/smart bay dog. if they can catch the hog GREAT! if that hog is too mean for them i need that bay do to back up and keep him there till the "calvary" gets there. the cd has one job and that is to run to the bay and catch. if the he is able to make it to the hog he needs to catch that ear, snout, jowl and keep him there..if they can't do that then i personally don't need them.
I can respect what you say hear. Most of my buddies feel the same way. Hell, I use to feel the same way. Send me your culls if they cant keep a big hog anchored until they die. I will save you the cost of culling him and Ill give him a try.
