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« Reply #20 on: November 17, 2009, 10:08:16 am » |
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Seeing dogs stop a groupe of hogs that have broke or dumping the box on some hogs going across a pasture and they get to the front and stop them all or having a bunch of hogs bayed and a dog drifts off in the woods and comes back with hogs that join the bunch, these are the things that does my old heart more good than catching the biggest boar or 10 hogs in a morning. It makes me feel like I have done my job in breeding all these years. Not loseing what I was given is important to me.
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The older I get, the better I was.
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principle difference between a dog and a man.
Mark Twain
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« Reply #21 on: November 17, 2009, 12:30:47 pm » |
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I know that is exactly what the Lacys were developed for, herding range hogs, and I'm sure that instinct is still in some of them. I'd love to see someone actually train a few for a competition like this. I know I would if I had the resources. Because as far as preserving the historical purpose of the breed, this would be the perfect test. I think it is just a neat idea for any cur breed and I hope y'all run with it. Speaking of historical purpose, you guys might like this article and these videos the NLDA pulled together. The article is from 1942 on hog dogs as they were known back then. The two videos are from our interview with Helen Lacy Gibbs, granddaughter of one of the Lacy brothers, who worked Lacys on hogs in that same manner. I don't think we got her complete description of how they actually penned the pigs on video, but essentially the dogs would goad the pigs into chasing them, leading them into a pen, then jumping out through a small hole in the back panel. Must have been a sight to see! http://www.nationallacydog.org/cattlemanlacys.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27FlmiE-PyUhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rToFO71kGE |
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« Reply #22 on: November 17, 2009, 01:54:54 pm » |
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CWard... I bet Clue would have no problem breeding a good gyp like that for ya... Cowboy is a young
dog but he is really impressive on cattle. The looks are just a bonus, He's the kind in my opinon. Now he aint no aligator by any means but he will take hold when it's needed. Clue can tell ya all about him if you like and he'll lay it out there just like it is. He can tell ya all about those dogs, give ya the history of em. If you want let me know and I'll give you Clue's number.
I brought that that Cowboy dogs Mama home sunday. Clue is breeding her to a dog of ours. ( She's the Queen dog in the pictures his wife is showing in this event. She went ahead and put her in the show Saturday big time in heat, she tied for 3rd up there) I say that because he may be comeing down here or us going up there before to long, be glad to help if it works out and something you want to do. He lives in Oklahoma.
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Daddy always said, Listen with ya eyes because your ears will lie to ya..
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« Reply #23 on: November 17, 2009, 02:03:01 pm » |
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Skoal give me a call at your conveince..281-659-5973 Thanks
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Hog hunting can start more crap than anything I have ever seen!(HDLCrystal)
Remember John Wayne was just an actor the real cowboys is who he looked up to..........
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« Reply #24 on: November 17, 2009, 04:12:41 pm » |
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i bet Ellie and that Cowboy dog would make a Hell of a cross! I know a fella would would dang near mess his britches for a pup!   |
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« Reply #26 on: November 17, 2009, 09:14:44 pm » |
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I truly belive that she will. She has the smarts and personality for sure. Im workin on the handle and i believe the rest will fall into place! |
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Lightning H Cattle Co.
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« Reply #27 on: November 18, 2009, 09:44:53 am » |
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Seeing dogs stop a groupe of hogs that have broke or dumping the box on some hogs going across a pasture and they get to the front and stop them all or having a bunch of hogs bayed and a dog drifts off in the woods and comes back with hogs that join the bunch, these are the things that does my old heart more good than catching the biggest boar or 10 hogs in a morning. It makes me feel like I have done my job in breeding all these years. Not loseing what I was given is important to me.
I could not have said it better my self. I kick my self every day as I see the calibre of dog I have expereinced slipping away little by little and for not having the resourses to do enough to preserve it. But hopefully one day I will and all this preparation will pay off soon and I will have more time and be better able to keep the line of dogs I love going strong. I consider these kinds dogs to be a treasure, and I an thankfull that I have been accepted and allowed to be a part of it and cherish it accordingly. It may not be everybodys cup of tea but it is mine and in my opinion these kinds of dogs still make the best hog dogs and always will. Thanks for all the intrest and comments hopefull one day I can get something like this together Waylon. |
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