I've always said that too many " strike dogs" on the ground leads to broken bays or multiple bays that can't be worked. I either like some help dogs or strike dogs that will honor another dogs bay. Problem I find is that the good strike dogs ive had were all independent and wouldn't honor. So some sluffer me too types are handy to have around. Basically it just boils down to hunting style and personal preference.
+1. I agree.