Message #443759

[Bryant]

First off, you have to keep in mind that everyone's expectations and likes/dislikes in a dog is a bit different.  I'm always a bit leary of any breeder who claims to produce dogs that will suit everyone.  What one person likes, another hates.  For example...I enjoy hunting the dogs I breed and raise which are very independant, hunt for themselves, rangy type dogs.  For others with smaller properties, or those who prefer to road their dogs they would hate the very qualities that I find desirable and demand from my breedings.

I've hunted with many people over the years who were very proud of their packs, yet they wouldn't necessarily fit my personal style of hunting.  Having said that, If they're happy and catching hogs who am I to say they are doing it wrong.

Another analogy...just because I don't like Dodge trucks, doesn't mean I think they should quit making them.  See where I'm coming from?

Now, when someone starts breeding dogs and representing them as something they are not in order to make a sale...that's when trouble arises.