I run a ridgeback x pit. He is a dog that will find run and catch any hog he comes across. I run him full vest any time he is on the ground. I run rough catchy dogs with him. He will initiate the catch and hold the others will get in and help. The others will hold with him but without him won't catch big hogs unless the right opportunity presents itself. 200 down they will catch. I never run more than 1 loose dogs with my rough dogs. Then it's only because when their mouth is full they can't bark. I am of the mind if u are gonna run the type of dog I run it is best to run all rough to catchy dogs or all loose. I feel that one rough to catchy dog or a RCD with loose dogs is asking for trouble. I can run my RCD one out if needed but prefer to put his main back up on the ground with him at a minimum. I have seen the 2 of them hold a 200 pounder for over 45 min while we made our way in. I also do my best to stay 400 yards or so of my RCD because those long hikes gives too long for problems to happen. .
Shotgun
Arkansas
I agree with your logic...years ago I had one loose dog that let me know where the dogs were caught on a hog...back before I had telemetry...
