Message #489256

[Bryant]

Almost all genetic, however conditioning can influence.  It's quite easy (many even do so unknowingly) to condition a dog bred with a big motor to be more of a short range hunter.  The flip side to that is it is extremely difficult (if not impossible) to condition a shorter dog to go deep.  A deep hunting (without being on track) dog is typically a very independant dog....one who hunts for himself probably more than the handler and therefore can be a bit stubborn.