Hounds- The original hunting dog!

Every thing you have stated is true waylon,but it is only relevant to the type of game the hounds were used on,cats coon and bear all species that will tree.....hence the use of loud,trail barking dogs. Its obvious through trial and error for many years that curs have proven to be the superior dog for hunting hogs,due to the ability to run a track SILENTLY! I think any dog man appreciates all working dogs and what they are bred to do SPECIFICALLY,but.........with this being a hog hunting forum,your always going to come up against th tunnel visioned handlers that only like a good hog dog. I myself love to watch a good rabbit dog work as much as i do a cow dog or coon dog etc etc. That being said,you know ive been a passionate yella dog man for years,mainly tolson dogs when i could get them,but just last week i went down the road and got me a bluetick hound puppy to mess with,im not biased and am up for the challenge,hes 8 weeks old and nose to the ground everywhere but i love him and he will get a chance on my yard,glad to see you posting up again waylon,hope all is well with you and the family.