This question is for hog hunters with over 10 years experience. How many years in the field does it take for a catch dog to be proven? the reason I ask is a man could have litters that are not worth kibble if a dog was to quit with this school of thinking. I might be in the minority but if I can help it I don't want anything with a dog that doesn't do the work in the pedigree if I can avoid it.
I don’t have anywhere near that amount of experience, only about 2 years. But the man that mentored me in this sport is mid 50’s and has been working dogs and training them for a living his whole life. What he told me is that a catch dog is not truly proven until it’s been cut down and almost died. After that, you know what you have. I’m probably one of the youngest guys on here, but what he said makes sense to me and what I’ve seen validates it.
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