Australian Bandog

@ Rednose

Thank you for the honesty and candor. I am by no means an expert, my experience stems from the Working PP/Sport world. Being able to engage in productive and meaningful conversation with people as passionate about their dogs is paramount. I have certainly received plenty of food for thought - and everyone has engaged in a way to help me create an ideal dog.

I think whats important here is the ability to utilize dogs who do not re-direct on other dogs/man in the midst of the activity. A clear headed and stable dog is able to continue working even while distractions are abound. It is a disaster when a dog disengages from the decoy on the field and makes its way to the crowd. I've seen it happen more than once, and speaks to the nerve and capabilities of the animal.

When it comes to manwork - really a dog who displays territorial aggression, yet has the gusto to engage is more of what I'm looking for. Not one who is a loose cannon and hops off a hog just to tag its owner, the dog next to it, or your buddy out on the hunt. That is an unstable dog who has no business working with or alongside others. Currently all my dogs are clear headed and need to be. I don't do undue aggression, lack of stability, or dogs who confront insecurity with aggression.

I believe my first crosses (neopresa x stag, and stag/ab) will be capable hog dogs. These heavy sighthound crosses will eliminate all man aggression/defensive drive - and really equate to solid moloss/bull lurchers. Seen quite a few in my travels and they get the job done well. It all comes down to individual selection, heavy testing and appropriate culling. Adding the athletic molosser/ or bull breeds on top with a hint of defense - MAY add that back, but its all the experiment.

Thank you for the time and consideration. I'll def have some straight crosses i'll be posting in the dog trade section, and would love to see them in the hands of people who'll put them to use.