Hell, load him up and lets see how awesome he is. I've got a few places in mind that will test his awesomeness if you don't mind traveling... I like to see sure enough good dogs hunt.

that is how you talk about it, be about it... Go hunt him and find out just how good he is. I like your style Mike.
But I do agree about the cut downs, ain't no sense in cutting a mans' dog down unless u've seen it hunt and that was just your opinion; and even then it'd be better to keep it to yourself. All I ever say about my lead dog is that he is one of the best dogs I've hunted behind... Lol and for all anyone else knows I'm hunting behind a bunch of poodles or for that matter have only ever hunted behind one dog!
And I completely agree about the statement someone quoted Mr.Mason on... He is wise and speaks from experience. A dog will make you a liar quick.
Good hunting folks.