to simply answer your question...yes your standards are lower than most for a catchdog. i believe everyone that i hunt with would cull that cd if they were "spinning in circles screaming like a girl". the cd is supposed to be the muscle to your pack, that is why we say "we sent in the calvary and it was a SEALED DEAL". they are supposed to seal the deal. having a catchdog that gets hit and hollers like that is like having a bodyguard that hears a gunshot and they take off running and leave the person they were supposed to be protecting. they get paid to put their life on the line for those people. well the cd is "paid" to put their life on the line to catch hogs. when they don't do that they are no longer a cd. as hard as it may be to hear...that my friend is a cull.....
Josh, I agree 100%.
I have not seen so many culls in the APBT as some folks have though. I think that knowing dogs and picking pups/dogs correctly in the pit breed helps. Also, IMO, training and timing are important. You must have an idea if the pup is ready and mature enough to catch a big bad boar. It is best to start the pup or young dog on a smaller hog to instill confidence. Twice in the pen should be enough if it is the right catch dog.
