Proven Line of Catch Dogs

[Jared H.]

I've about given up trying to find a good catchdog and I know the best thing to do most of the time is raise your own.  I had an ABxDogo cross that was out of proven catchdogs and he was a natural. unfortunately he was killed in his prime and I have been trying to replace him ever since.So I'm curious who breeds proven catch dogs? Dogs that are smart, have a good handle and catch. People always talk about breeding good strike dogs but id like to know about some proven line of catchdogs?

[devildawg86]

Best thing to do is check with other hunters and see if they can steer u in the right direction. I agree with u totally about  catch dog  breeding. Maybe some of the bulldog guys will get u set up. What about a pit from the pound ?

[halfbreed]

  how many have you been through trying to find a good one ?  and what constitutes a good one in your eyes ? 

[Jared H.]

I've been through about 5 grown dogs trying to find one even close to what the one I lost was. In my eyes a good one is one that catches smart, no aggression issues unless its a hog and has a good handle.

[jhutto]

I believe my brother n law has one for sale, but when I say for sale, I mean it would take a pretty penny to get her. She is a young gyp, only 9 months hold and only been out a handful of times.,She is smaller but wicked good for her age. On catch dogs I don't think it's bloodlines as much as it is the dog itself. It's hard to find a good catch dog. I have the littermate to his dog and he hasn't shown the desire to catch.  He would rather be a house dog lol.

[Reuben]

I bought 2 pups and at 18 months they were culled...back in the 1980's it was easy enough to get a good one out of the pound....I think they are too far removed for what they were bred to do...

[Jared H.]

I agree Rueben.  The guy I got my ABxDogo from had bred the same two dogs for years because the dogs produced good solid catchdogs (even though I realize there will be culls in every litter). He has since got out of hog dogs but I figure there is still others like him out there.

[Judge peel]

I always here people say they go thru a bunch of bull dogs that won't catch where are you getting these dogs from. I ain't seen to many that wont catch might not be how you want them to catch but you correct some of that just get some ones pit that was a house dog put him on a few and you have one jmo

[Jared H.]

To me its not all about a dog that will just catch a hog, heck ive owned a weenie dog that would catch hog if I let him. Handle is just as important to me as catching. A smart catch dog with a good handle can make a much more enjoyable hunt.

[Judge peel]

Yes they can

[ChanceandAnita]

I have some pit pups for sell out of my male catch dog he hits hard and don't let go should make some nice dogs I have 3 males that I want to sell they should be big the dad is around 85 lb and the mom was bout 60-65 lb they are 6 weeks old right now if you are interested let me know my name is chance 940-452-8004

[devildawg86]

Not alot of emphasis on catch dogs until u can't find one to suit your needs. Lot of threads on here about catch dogs, training and handle.

[Judge peel]

I would say a good catch dog is as important as a strike dog

[Cajun]

Like halfbreed said, back in the 70's-80's it was pretty easy to find bulldogs & yes we culled quite a few to findthe ones we liked. Catching on the leg or nose, dog or people aggression, we culled them.
  Then when the quick catches started, you could hardly find one unless you raised it yourself. Now with all the hoghunters out there it is still hard to find one. Like said above, check with other hunters & try them.
  If you find one that catches the way you want, spend the time to put a handle on them. jmo

[bob]

I've got some bad to the bone game bred CDs , smart , fast , alligator jaws , I'm gonna breed to a female I bought , she's turning in to a cd  and the same qualitys , chinaman , frisco , most folks spend money on there bay dogs , I've also spent big money on my cd program , ain't nothing like them

[halfbreed]

  well it boils down to the problem of having that one special dog ruin you to other capable dogs . I know when I retire or lose mine he will be hard to replace . because all others will have to live up to an almost impossible standard .  that's what happens when you lose the good ones , and to keep on hunting you may have to just settle with a good but not great replacement .

[T-Bob Parker]

Aw heck Jared, keep going thru grown dogs till you find one that suits your fancy. Can't stand wasting good and total dog number gripings from the wife on a dang ol bulldog pup!

[Jared H.]

Aw heck Jared, keep going thru grown dogs till you find one that suits your fancy. Can't stand wasting good and total dog number gripings from the wife on a dang ol bulldog pup!

Lol Tbob couldn't agree more but the one we lost was her favorite since he was a pup so she wants me to find another good one she can build that bond with it.

[buddylee]

DOG POUND. I picked up a full blooded pit at the pound last year. She can find a hog in the woods. She catches on the ear every time. No dog aggression. Goes the bay every time. What else can you ask for ?

[Jared H.]

I'm sure you can still find a good dog at the pound from time to time. But I wouldn't trust just any bulldog from the pound. I've got two small kids that love to be with my dogs. I'm sure you found a good one at the pound but all it takes is one bad one to turn your world upside down.