I tell ya'll what... I have messed with buying dogs trying to find the right finished dogs. But man if you are patient enough, and not a back stabber or poacher; good stuff comes to you. I just had an AWESOME dog given to me. Just being in the right place at the right time. And this is the second one I have had given to me. First one died. Just be patient, stick to your word, and always be ready to lend out a helping hand and it will eventually return!!!
Cant agree with this one enough! Ive had the best two dogs ive ever had given to me, by two different people. I dont get to hunt as much as i used to and my yard is turning into the retirement community for hog dogs. The two ive had and the bunch ive turned down were finished as finished gets, but above 5 or 6 years old. And for some thats OLD. For me hunting a couple times a month its perfect. Ive never spent a cent on a dog, just be patient and get to know some more folks and good things come your way if you help out where you can.