still looking

It depends on the dogs he runs with. I usually do put one on him but that day I let my buddy put them on his better strike dogs cause it was a real windy day and I knew he would be with his dogs at the bay and was. If they cant stop the hog there's a chance he'll be the last one back. Tends to have alot of bottom at times. That pic is the first time I've ever seen him put some teeth on a hog. He ususlly backs off and bays. If you have a good strike dog to run him with he will probably fit your needs. He's constantly showing improvement. I honestly believe he'll make a strike dog but don't think his switch has flipped yet. He has found a couple hogs. In fact the very first time I took him hunting. But he may have just stumbled across them. He seem like he's got alot of pup in him still. Since you are so close we should hunt a some and you can decide for yourself if he will fit you needs if interested. If you or your buddys have some good dogs give me a hollar and I will come hunt him with you.