the best way to get back to your old dogs is keep the ones that look like them the most and line breed the better ones til you get there ... that is simple and the way it is ...
Mr. Parker, not asking this in a smartass way in any way shape or form. This is an honest question and I would like to hear your answer........ you say to keep the ones that look like them the most and line breed the better ones...... I am in a predicament of sorts.....I have an old male that I am trying to replicate. I have 1 male pup from him as of now and am currently working on a breeding with a close but not directly crossed gyp. Hopefully she will take and throw a decent sized litter so that I can expand my yard as far as his line goes. The male pup I have is not turning on as quickly as I would like and has not been real consistent thus far. I have considered culling him due to his inconsistencies but am giving him a bit more time due to his age. If you were in my shoes would you hold onto this pup until you knew for sure that you had other replacements based off simply knowing that the breeding/genetics are there and purt near all other dogs of this line ARE hard hunting and consistent? OR would you cut your losses and hope for the best in future breedings?
