CD X's

[BarrNinja]

In a conversation with a friend he said that some hunters he was talking to swear by using Bulldog x spaniels. Says they make the best CDs and been using them for years. Anyone here use these or know of anyone who uses em or something similar?

Thanks

Did he happen to say why he thinks they make the best CD's?

[Crib]

He just said the spaniel blood added nose. I can only assume they use them for all purpose RCDs. He said springer spaniel was the preferred kind.

[de_moon]

Good looking bulldogs, dude.  I really like that dog, Ben.

[uglydog]

Thank you for posting the pics, and info.   Scott also sent me some pedigree information.

Do you have a profile pic of dyme standing, she looks more my preferred type, but picture is decieving. Her disposition and willingness also seem like thereason why I fell in love with the AB.

[Lone Star 88]

Carr White English Bull Dog. These people are very tight with there dogs. Very old family blood lines, if you could get one of these.            http://bttbab.com/kaolin_kennels.htm

[Crib]

Thanks for the compliments everyone, they are very much appreciated

Crystal, I may have to send you one and/or take a new one. Im not sure I took one of her recently in profile.

Lonestar,

I had my run ins with Heather and Ray already. I won't be dealing with them for dogs. Thanks for the offer though. I do have more contacts for white english that I can go to.

[hogaholicswife]

I have never seen better looking ABD's...all I can say is WOW they have awesome builds and gorgeous heads!!

I have just one question - why do you dock their tails?  I have seen several ABD's with their tails docked and always thought it was kinda strange.

[Crib]

Thanks very much,

I had a bad expereince with undocked tails. My 2nd pick male, Pete's brother busted is tail up wagging it. Hitting it on wall corners etc. I had to have surgery done at 11 mons old to cut it. They put one of those dum azz funnel collars on him and he got it off and ripped the stiches out. I couldnt save him. So from now on all dogs will be docked if they come here.

[hogaholicswife]

Thanks very much,

I had a bad expereince with undocked tails. My 2nd pick male, Pete's brother busted is tail up wagging it. Hitting it on wall corners etc. I had to have surgery done at 11 mons old to cut it. They put one of those dum azz funnel collars on him and he got it off and ripped the stiches out. I couldnt save him. So from now on all dogs will be docked if they come here.

All our curr dogs are 3/4 naturally or they are bobbed as puppies but the CD's are long tailed....we have the same issue with their tails getting busted up but havent had any problems *knock on wood*, guess it would be quieter in the dog box too since they have nothing to bang around.

Does bobbing an older dogs tail cause balance issues?  I have always been told that it does but never knew the truth to it...there are a few dogs of fellow hunters that I would like to bob their dogs tails just because they look goofy lol

[BA-IV]

Ive hunted behind some GSP males that were grittier than some CDs ive had and ive heard of guys crossing bulldogs into their GSPs

I always assumed people bred GSP's into the bulldogs to help with stamina since you can't wear one of them dogs out, its just go go go all day long...The GSP you hunted behind, what did he hunt like if you don't mind me asking?

[Purebreedcolt]

I hunted behind one once no hogs found but he was go go go go go liked his hunt that was for sure but my mtn cur hunts just as hard so

[Crib]

Thanks very much,

I had a bad expereince with undocked tails. My 2nd pick male, Pete's brother busted is tail up wagging it. Hitting it on wall corners etc. I had to have surgery done at 11 mons old to cut it. They put one of those dum azz funnel collars on him and he got it off and ripped the stiches out. I couldnt save him. So from now on all dogs will be docked if they come here.

All our curr dogs are 3/4 naturally or they are bobbed as puppies but the CD's are long tailed....we have the same issue with their tails getting busted up but havent had any problems *knock on wood*, guess it would be quieter in the dog box too since they have nothing to bang around.

Does bobbing an older dogs tail cause balance issues?  I have always been told that it does but never knew the truth to it...there are a few dogs of fellow hunters that I would like to bob their dogs tails just because they look goofy lol

The dogs balance is not the least bit affected as I understand it. Thats an old gamedog man folk tale. The tail will allow the dog to feel for the corners of the box, but these are Abs so that has no bearing on these dogs. I use them for hog hunting. Pete had his tail docked last June, didnt affect him one bit.

[BarrNinja]

He just said the spaniel blood added nose. I can only assume they use them for all purpose RCDs. He said springer spaniel was the preferred kind.

Thanks. I would have never guessed nose. I’m not sure why anyone would want a better nose on a "CD" but to each their own I guess. Im not real big on crossing breeds but I have seen some really good results in the CD category.

[mex]

Man those are awesome looking dogs.I have one with some old hines blood from Scott and he is really cool.Personality and tough as nails and he is just a pup.He tries to lock on anything right now.Anyways very nice.

[make-em-squeel]

If all AB's looked like that i would have never owned a dogo, Great looking working dogs, i love their head. How much do you charge for pups?

[BarrNinja]

I sure would like to hear some of the results that folks are having with the Dogo/pit cross. I just picked up a pup and I am looking forward to giving him a try.

[make-em-squeel]

I sure would like to hear some of the results that folks are having with the Dogo/pit cross. I just picked up a pup and I am looking forward to giving him a try.

The one i owned was not up to my standard as a cd, but the guy i sold him to liked him alot last i heard. That was probably just my luck of the draw, i dont see why any cross b/w dogo/pits & ab's wouldnt make a cd if its from good stock.

[Crib]

If all AB's looked like that i would have never owned a dogo, Great looking working dogs, i love their head. How much do you charge for pups?

Thanks for the kind words

To the guys I know who are hunters I have been giving them dogs for free, I just ask for breeding options of the dogs prove out. They just needed to cover shipping. Also anyone they refer can get one for free same deal. Only people I dont know I would charge. I look for the right fits for all cases. As you can imagine its a huge financial burden so eventually I may have to charge, but to me the most important thing is to get these dogs in hunting hands to preserve what they are.

[UNDERDOG]

Jay,who in the heck told you they used a spaniel cross to catch with???

[Crib]

Some guys that Barry met last time they went to work dogs. Said those crosses have been used for years.