Paid 1500+ shipping on the best dog I've owned. Would gladly pay 3 times that much to have another just like her.
Some may disagree, but if your enjoyment comes from hog hunting, its cheaper to buy a good dog than it is to raise one.
Now, if you like seeing a young dog turn on, and enjoy the training aspect, then it makes sense to raise them.
I think its funny that people will spend 12-15k on a hunting buggy, a couple g's on tracking and cut gear, then complain about the price of a good dog.
I agree circle c, i guess im in the middle of the road. I love catching hogs but honestly (to me anyway) it is something special to see a young pup/pups that you have raised hammer for the first time and watch them progress on and turn into good dogs.
When I was a bit younger and had more time on my hands there was nothing I enjoyed more than training bird dogs. May seem crazy but I honestly enjoyed working a pup more than shooting birds....i often would go out with buddies and never bring a gun.
