YBM, this is my dog that regardless of circumstance is not leaving my yard. He came to me from Coal, and best I understand it he has your blood in him. His dad is Coals Cutter dog and his mom is another bmc that coal picked up somewhere alon g the way. I'm fairly green when it comes to hog dogs, but have a thorough background with schutzhud german shepherds. With all of the gsd's l have owned, this dog beats them with smarts by far! Around the house he is the most gentle dog anyone could care to own. But put him on a hog and he is straight catch. And I feel sorry for anyone that would try to get between this dog and my 3yr old son. This dog is my sons guardian and will put any other dog in its place that tries to get close to my boy.