Luke is 7years young and was used as CD/RCD . He packs well with dogs and will get out and hunt some , honors the bay and leads well also. I think he would make a good brude dog for someone that likes this cross .. Awesome with kids and well mannered on chain ..Reason for parting , he can't take the heat on a summer hunt , he gets weak fast and dizzie.. Never had this during the winter , just early summer..