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Title: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: 700 on July 14, 2009, 10:55:02 pm Okay I know this will be a remington vs winchester type of thread but I am going to take a shot at it anyways.Whats a good hog dog that will get the job done but is family friendly-meaning -I dont have to worry about him with my other dogs or kids running aorund the backyard.Or do you guys keep your dogs totally isolated and penned from family and friends etc .Just asking,remember I am new to this.
Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: cward on July 14, 2009, 11:11:21 pm Everone will have a different idea of what kind of dog to use !! But you can have a good hunting dog and a pet. Just remember a hog dog could take a bad hit and it is hard to loose them when they are like family.. Were are you located at.. mite have a dog for you! That will work as a family/hunting dog.
Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: W-tate on July 14, 2009, 11:16:32 pm You just opened a hole can of worms no two people hunt the same no two people kennel there dogs the same me personaly I pen usealy two dogs to a 20 by 20 pen I alternate but most the time males with males so on makes the dogs buddy up I will haul one dog with me at a time for socialization with other people and differnt enviroments but hey that's just me
Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: 700 on July 14, 2009, 11:25:34 pm cward;
I'm over here in Aggie land.College Station.I am just to the point of thinking about getting a dog,BUT not as of yet.I want to keep going to the bay contest and keep going to all the events I can and learn all I can before I get a dog. Yeah I know about the loss of a dog.It hurts just to see my friends dogs get hurt.I watched him have to put one down and that part (just being honest) did not like that part to much-but hey its hunting.I am to old to go running through the woods chasing hogs in the heat of the day or chasing them for miles through the woods.I use to run beagles,lost a few and it didnt matter how close or not-it hurt.I grew up in the Valley (Harlingen) hunting hogs on the river with Pitt Bulls etc etc.I like hunting them pigs with or without a dog.I just dont want to get a dog and know nothing about the do's and donts of hog dogs.Thanks for the reply. Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: 700 on July 14, 2009, 11:29:05 pm You just opened a hole can of worms no two people hunt the same no two people kennel there dogs the same me personaly I pen usealy two dogs to a 20 by 20 pen I alternate but most the time males with males so on makes the dogs buddy up I will haul one dog with me at a time for socialization with other people and differnt enviroments but hey that's just me So your saying its okay to keep the dog around other dogs when not hunting? I would think that would be a good idea-but then ran into a guy that swears off anybody from coming around his dogs-friends or family.Just learning,aint trying to do anyhting more than figure out the do's and donts. Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: cward on July 14, 2009, 11:38:49 pm Well I don't sale dogs but will try to help someone get started and will give them a pup tp get them started... You are smart by setting back and takeing it all in! If I can be any help let me know.
Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: UNDERDOG on July 14, 2009, 11:40:54 pm 700, any chance you ever ran the beagle trial?
Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: 700 on July 14, 2009, 11:43:38 pm Many moons ago.Use to run them dogs with Joe Briar out of Anderson Tx.But that was sometime ago.
Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: 700 on July 14, 2009, 11:44:50 pm Well I don't sale dogs but will try to help someone get started and will give them a pup tp get them started... You are smart by setting back and takeing it all in! If I can be any help let me know. I will keep you in mind when the time comes for Q & A. Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: UNDERDOG on July 14, 2009, 11:57:26 pm Many moons ago.Use to run them dogs with Joe Briar out of Anderson Tx.But that was sometime ago. Cool,I think Joe is still running beagles. Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: 700 on July 15, 2009, 12:05:43 am Yep-he is.Ol Joe is old than me ;D as for me at 49 with two herniated disc and no right knee ,I just cant keep up with the pack anymore.Gave them Beagles up back in 94.I do miss chasing behind some dogs raising holy hell.So now the catch will just be a bigger critter.
Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: W-tate on July 15, 2009, 12:09:07 am 700 I like my dogs to not be scared of anything I put them around as many people as I can way if I take a few guys huntin it don't distract them they just go on do there thing cause they are used to differnt people like I said in my other post I belive u take care of a dog they will take care of you some people might call my dogs pets but they will hunt J M O
Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: UNDERDOG on July 15, 2009, 12:18:13 am 700, sorry for side tracking your thread but did you ever run over here at Cleveland w/ Grizwold and them?
Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: 700 on July 15, 2009, 12:28:50 am Never been there.I only ran my dogs with Joe in the blackjacks outside of Navasota.Joe on the other hand went to the trials and had much better dogs.
Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: 700 on July 15, 2009, 12:36:04 am Nice site there UNDERDOG..question-why them boys climbing those trees in some of them pictures?? ;D ;D
Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: Wormy Dog Kennels on July 15, 2009, 09:47:11 pm hell, My best dog sleeps in the bed with me and the wife , not are they only a tool they are a friend! jmo
Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: 700 on July 16, 2009, 07:08:29 am WDK;
What breed of dog is that .If he is your #1 dog and is an inside dog at the same time-I would (seriously) like to know what hog dog has that kind of temperment.I also need to find one that will not tear the hell outta my wifes flower etc...I dont want to get off on the wrong foot with her and a new dog. ;D Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: Circle C on July 16, 2009, 08:42:32 am 700,
Any breed of hog dog should be able to be both family pet/ companion and hog dog. Some people have different opinions of how handling a dog as a pet can effect the dogs hunting performance. I would argue that it depends on the dog. I have dogs that are both pets and hunting dogs, and I have dogs that are only hunting dogs. Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: Txmason on July 16, 2009, 12:49:18 pm 700, welcome to the board.
If you have 4 hours one morning just come and help out around the training kennals and you might pick up a thing or two. I don't know a lot but because of age have forgotten a lot also. but can show you what not to do, maybe. Always glad to have a newbe come by and see how things work. Have a lot of patiances and hunt with dogs before you buy something on what they said dog would do. If you see it hunt before you buy it should hunt after you buy. Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: 700 on July 16, 2009, 07:45:52 pm 700, Any breed of hog dog should be able to be both family pet/ companion and hog dog. Some people have different opinions of how handling a dog as a pet can effect the dogs hunting performance. I would argue that it depends on the dog. I have dogs that are both pets and hunting dogs, and I have dogs that are only hunting dogs. I just know of a fella that does not allow his friends or family near his pens.I thought that that was kinda odd,but then I have only messed with Labs & Beagles so I figured maybe it was just a hog dog thing.Now I find out -thats just his preference. Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: 700 on July 16, 2009, 07:47:51 pm 700, welcome to the board. If you have 4 hours one morning just come and help out around the training kennals and you might pick up a thing or two. I don't know a lot but because of age have forgotten a lot also. but can show you what not to do, maybe. Always glad to have a newbe come by and see how things work. Have a lot of patiances and hunt with dogs before you buy something on what they said dog would do. If you see it hunt before you buy it should hunt after you buy. When and if it EVER cools off-I may do just that.I wouldnt mind the drive or seeing how you have things set up.Thanks to all for the welcome and tolerating the dumb questions. Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: nosightsneeded on July 17, 2009, 11:09:46 am I think any dog breed of huting dog could be both. I trust my dogs with my daughter that 18 months old to the fulliest. I would not want one that i could trust. they have learned that they dont touch her she touches them.
Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: Wormy Dog Kennels on July 17, 2009, 11:46:30 pm 700, I have been breeding these dogs for a long time, I know them inside and out, I know their mind, All my dogs are either yella, or brindle dogs, and their temperment is great, I have never aloud agresive behavor, from the time they are pups, they are socialized in the house in the bed and on the couch LOL, i think i helps cause by nature alot of curs are timid, on rare accation, i will get a pup out of my line that is a complete weirdo, and i always give them special attention, my dogs have the mind and are smart enough it seems natural for them to be easy going, kinda like a good kid , you never have to woop them, but some times they have a brain fart, and you have to remind them, that your the boss, I have raised countless pups, and only a select few, have been the kind that '' dont chew or tear things in my opinion, it's just the dog, they are all different, just like me and you. But I have tried to breed quiet, well mannerd dogs and it works for me. I 'm sure you can find the pup and the line yourl ooking for, just be paitent, and it will, and l could work out good for you, Here's ol'e momma 'Worm' house dog!
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Title: Re: Newbie starting to think about a dog Post by: JJT on July 28, 2009, 12:43:45 pm ya i think like wormy dog, i have my dogs as part of the family and not just tools. seems to me that when you are bonded to your dogs they hunt harder and they do it for you and not for them selves. if you spend time with them then they will know you and learn what u say and what you want them to do. i hog hunt like some folks go boating, its a recreational thing, you get out there and have funn with friends and get to see your dogs work.
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