JDT... I like the way you think

Bryant, CaptJack, I've hunted with quite a variety of Plotts and have not found any consistency that stands out. The guy with the NM dogs had some great ones, but no better than the other breeds he ran.
What I'm pondering, I guess, is what type of hound is best suited for hoggin'... from what I've seen of true "big game dogs" they can be way too gritty to make a good hog hound. It always seems to be the "semi-gritty" hounds that seem to work the best... but that's just what I've seen so far.
All thoughts appreciated!