Now in my opinion, in order for a dog to be able to work correctly in both situations and produce the desired outcome (bayed hogs), they have to have finesse.
You are exactly right! Only I call it brains .......LOL This is a trait that not all dogs posses and most people seem to overlook it when talking about a dog.
LongshotYep, lots of muts catch hogs.

Its the good ones that have finesse, brains, or what ever else you want to call it.
To me this is is one of the most important traits that I want In my dogs. It is right up there with Desire, bottom, and speed.

Yes Sir.