Running Catch Dogs

Stags are not a recognized bred (thankfully). They are generally a combination of greyhound and deerhound, not necessarily a F1 cross but their own kinds breed really. They are very well known among the coyote dogmen fraternity and often used to run down and kill coyotes. Problem with them being used on pigs is often times they are not hard enough to be 1 out dogs on the largest of boars but now and then you come across one that is. However, they usually work very well in pairs. The stag I have is as hard as a pit. He is crazy hard and uses his nose a little. Stags are not bred by the coyote guys for their nose though but have such an incredible prey drive that it's not to difficult to get them to where they will wind hogs from a short distance off. They are about as fast as a grey hound and often times the coyote guys make claims that some stags are faster than some greyhounds. Their prey drive is incredible with the if it runs it dies mentality. Their trigger will trip instantly when something runs so they are hard to get just strictly to focuse on one prey item only. Coyotes, deer, rabbits, pigs etc are all on the menu if you don't watch it. Even frogs and birds. Great fun to have and watch run pigs down but really need to use them with caution. This is just a generalized summery of the breed, not individuals. My stag runs around the yard with my chickens and doesn't pay them any mind. He isn't to keen now on wanting to kill deer now either. They often times will not come when called but rather wait on you to come to them. Often times they are only a one person dogs and not really over affectionate with stagers but aren't agressive. Very very different personality over all than a cur. Lot of other pros and cons to them also but you either love them or not. Mine is very very laid back and respectful, almost regal acting and looking often times when their trigger isn't tripped that's how they are untill it is.
In an effort for the coyote guys to get a perfect dog that destroys coyotes easily, single handed, they will sometimes add in a litte this or that and then breed away from it. Some might add a little pit, some might add in a little wolfhound but then breed away from it to get a stag that's hopefully a coyote destroying machine on its own.