See a lot of dogs built like that down on The Kissimmee and further South into Martin and Palm Beach Counties. Old buddy of mine Jimmy Fox is down that way and has been breeding on that redbone x rednose cross for generations. They make number one hog dogs, but lack in cattle sense based on just that cross, in my opinion. Other family's got more cattle sense by using a white bulldog on that first 2 dog cross and then adding a good leopard dog to the mix in the next cross. He's a good looking sucker, no doubt. It's hard keeping them alive when they hunt deep and are "rank", especially in the marsh. That's where that cow sense helps out. Hang that head to get one stopped and then have the finesse to come off and keep one's undivided attention until you get there, hopefully before the "'ditch lizards" do
Have some dayworker friends in Brevard county that just bred two good gyp prospects. I'm on the short list for a pup. If I get the call, wouldn't mine maybe tagging along with you on a hunt in the marsh while I'm down there. I and one good friend could show up anywhere you want with a huntable boat and two solid dogs.
