Man I love hog hunting and have spent $500 on a pup but I couldn't ever see personally spending over 2 k on any hog dog. Being the chance of him/her not being here tomorrow. Now flip side of that coin, I ve seen blood trailing dogs go for 5k +, hell I ve been offered that for mine. But those dogs typically have a longer life than a hogdog. AND make money. But that's just been my experience. Best dog I have right now I spent $200 for so too each their own.. I was lucky to have a buddy, I wouldn't buy a dog or take a dog from just anyone
I see your point but in my eyes if I can I have good dogs and have the chance to buy on better than what I have to improve my dogs further down the line I will do it I would not spend more than I could afford but I enjoy hog hunting more than most. I like to have the very best dogs I can find. When I'm not hunting I am thinking about it is more than a addiction for me it is what I enjoy most of life so I will do what it takes to get the best
I'm with you bud, I ve been fortunate to hunt around some good blooded dogs and been able to pick up one or two. But if the right dog came along and I could afford by all means I d buy it. The affording it part is where I get stuck. Hahaha
