deer dogs

I run a lacy and a redbone/cat cross. Hound has a better nose, works a little slower, and has a little more size to bring a live one down or get him bleeding again( most calls are live deer). I have a couple of cur/hound pups that are going to be amazing. I have a friend that runs a lab and a lab/plott cross. The tough part for the labs in texas is that they seem to get hot quicker than the curs. She will stop and rest though. My curs scare me because they will run themselves to death. Dog has to be able to bay IMO because most lost deer are not dead. It will be a catch situation. Good luck man!! I love it! So do my kids!