Cutter,
Well then, let me be the first to say that my dogs can not compare to the Texas dogs. With this hot muggy heat we have in Florida, I would most likely do damage to my hounds. If you guys are indeed resetting the individaul collars each turnout, and it says 25 miles, WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Next time you come to Florida, bring the dogs, we'll go to my club. That is some great conditioning if they can do that day in day out all day long. I won't lie, I truely don't think my dogs would hang.
These dogs are typically hunted 2-3 times a week, not day in and day out. They hunt hard, and they usually get a day or two of rest. With a few exceptions, such as contest weekend, where they hunt all weekend long. With regards to hot muggy heat, hunting in Houston can not be that different from hunting in Florida. This is palmetto bottoms, high heat, and high humidity. Turned out yesterday at 7:00pm, and hunted until close to midnight. 90's and depending on the time of day, 60-90% humidity.
Still wondering if there are physical traits to look for that would help produce heat tolerant dogs.
