Message #532152

[Goose87]

This will be my third time in 15 yrs, I've never been with out dogs but things have always happened to my "pack" I guess you could say, being killed off, dying with pups, unknown deaths you name it. This time around I'm about 3 1/2 to 4 yrs in and instead of putting together a pack I'm breeding some up off some line bred proven stock with a little bit of the blood from when first started. I have a few pups that are 4th generation stock that I started with blended with some stock I guess you can say I married into. What I've found is that it's getting to be no training involved, all that is required is exposure, the cream is rising to the top more and more in each litter I raise, I'm set on that's going to be my way of doing it. I've found it to be a lot easier and a lot less stressful when you start off with dogs that are bred for the game your after, with each litter I'm seeing improvements over the parents. Of course the dogs need guidance from other dogs, I'm not saying I'm raising dogs that are catching game from the first time their hunted but instead of having to train dogs im letting them train themselves along with learning from seasoned dogs. The ability to learn and the natural ability to do it are two of the key things I'm looking for in my pups if that makes any sense. Would love to hear others opinions.