How many think a dog can distinct the track of one hog from the other and will stay on the same track, rather than take a hotter stronger scent when the oppertunity prersents itself?
I not only think they can, I know they do. The term used to describe the ability to differentiate between individuals within the same species while trailing is "To hue the line". The most noted would be bloodhounds that track people. They can tell the difference between individuals, yet stay with the sought after scent. Different breeds of dogs have been bred to keep this trait mantianed. Certain lines within the breed, are better at it than others. Most coon hunters could care less if their bluetick had the ability, as they just want to tree coons. They don't care if it is the first one they left trialing on or one they just stumbled upon. However, often times biggame hunters like this trait as they trophy hunt. This is where I like the trait. If I place my blueticks on a specific track, generally speaking they will stay with that track. They may flush other individuals, however, they stay after the "chosen" one. However, when free cast, I think they just bay a hog, JMO though. Seen it first hand plenty of times. I can assure you, it is the gospel.
