Good posts Waylon and Silverton. I couldn't agree more.
I will take cow dog pups over hog dog pups any day. Cheaper, smarter, higher probability of them turning out. Too many hog hunters keep dogs out of pride or pitty. When some one makes a living working cattle, you can bet they are probably using the best they can find.
This works for me, in my area, and my situation. Not claiming any thing more...