Gotcha if your on a budget it's hard to get a good dog for cheap but it can be done. If you want big bottom I would look in to a hound or hound cross. There are some cuts with tons of bottom as well but in general I would lean towards hounds. If you want stopping power there are many ways to that but keep in mind that the rougher the dog gets in general it takes off the range and bottom not always just as a general rule. A good mix of both will keep you in the grind as they say. I don't know where you live or hunt but you are more than welcome to hunt with me and see how I do it. I usely only need two or three dogs and most of the time don't need a catch dog. But I do things my own way that's what is great about this sport many ways to get it done. Best of luck to you young man
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I wouldn't say I'm on a budget so much as I don't want to buy another dog someone else made. If I gotta cull through 10 different 1 year old dogs that each cost me about $75 to find that one dog I think can be worth thousands. I won't complain. If in the end I have to spend $500-$750 and a little time to find the kind of dog I'm looking for, I'll look you in the eyes and promise you I came out ahead. I'm looking for a project dog. But it's gotta have a half way running motor and a straight body. If it's got that I think I can make a decent dog out of it
