How many dogs do you actually think the people from NJ went and HUNTED with prior to buying dogs? I would bet none or very few. They sat in an AC office, researched them on the internet and found some "wonder dogs" that were for sale.
Actually, they hunted and watched the dogs work with two other states. They were satisified that the dogs would suit their intended purpose, so they bought pups...mimic'ed the training techniques of others and are satisfied with what they have. What more could they ask for?
Please don't think I'm trying to get into a argument, either. I've also been in this game a long time (not as a breeder) and have my own opinion of how things work.
You know what *I* think is the biggest demise to the hunting breeds of dogs? Every Tom, Dick, and Harry "back-yard breeder" breeding half-cocked dogs and flooding the market with these $50 piece of junks that get passed from person to person until finally someone else ends up with them and breeds them AGAIN! This is one of my biggest pet peaves...sounds so simple, yet there are those who simply don't understand that great dogs are not produced by crossing junk.
Bryant and Crackerc... consider that it is possible that you are both right. It is possible for one man to have a string of bad luck with a certain line, and another man to have really good run with that same line. It is possible... just sayin'.
WAARHEID,
I agree, and what you state is what I could see being so difficult about breeding for the public. Everyone's expectations can vary. (But I will agree with crackerc, that ALL should at least FIND a hog!)
I am not endorsing Randy's line of dogs. I have owned, raised and hunted some but honestly there is one thing about the dogs that I don't prefer and that's the fact that they tend to be closer range hunting dogs. VERY GOOD, and I would not hesitate to say above average dogs, but nonetheless but I'm sticking with what works best for ME and my style.
