Im one of those guys that treats his hog dogs like pets. I run a vest on every single dog. I do vary the vest depending on the dogs grit. If the dog will sit back and bay I put a light vest on but if it will sure nuff get nasty with a big hog then He/She will have the protection good enough to protect it well. Alot of guys that hunt loose baying dogs can run with no vest, but my dogs tend to be a little to rough.
How many feet away would u consider a loose bay? I would consider my lacy a tight bay dog. He stays about 3 feet away
