then why are there culls in well reknowned bloodlines?
?? how come all the pups with the same genetics dont have the same drive, hunt, nose, bottom etc?
? if its all genetics then why are there culls?
Simple...and here's the two reasons.
1) Because the genetics are never the exact SAME. The idea of linebreeding is to narrow the gene pool, but you can never narrow the gene pool to the point of all dogs being genetically identical. That would be termed cloning. In simple terms, health reasons dictate that the genepool must be somewhat diverse and as such the progeny will be likewise. The goal of any breeding program should be better than average, and more consistancy among the pups. You can have litters of consistantly crappy pups just as easy as consistant good ones. Anyone who claims they are producing litters with no culls, will be trying to sell you a pup in the next breath.
2) Because everyone's definition of cull is a little different. I've hunted with plenty of people over the years who were plenty proud of their dogs...ones that I personally wouldn't feed. (And probably likewise). But if they're happy and catching hogs...that's all that really matters.
