I agree with Chris and HalfBreed...
can't stop what the dogs can't catch up to. But I like a dog that when he catches up to do all he can to stop the hog. The goal is to breed better dogs that can stop a hog as quick as possible...But at the same time have the bottom to run for hours as needed.
A dog that runs for hours as needed is a dog that will make you worry and possibly get you in trouble. I have wrestled with this for many years...I like grit and I like for the dog to stick until he catches what is on the other end of the tracks...ain't sayin we will catch all but that is the goal.
So if I like all that bottom and stick, and a dog that can stop a hog then it makes sense to breed rough dogs...a rough dog that will go as far as needed but will stop the hog the first chance he gets...
might be wrong but that is how I see it...I just don't care for a dog that quits a track and looks for an easier hog to catch...that is a cull in my book...
OH ???and then when the dog is to gritty and makes the hog bay I get conused and wonder if loose baying is better.......I have wrestled with that one too but have decided rougher until it works...
am I confused or what?
