Making a dog less gritty

[TT]

Being fresh can have lot to do with it. If not gettin on many or not hunted much or bein in a pen period

[gutpile]

ZackW, how does this gyp react to being cut? If she acts like it really hurts she will modify her style over time. If you can tell she really doesnt feel the pain, like a full blood pit, then you may be in for a bumpy ride. At any rate a baydog vest really wouldnt be a bad idea. Just my 2 cents.

[Purebreedcolt]

The thing is he don't want her killed one of those that u don't turn loose because u know what could happen.  He wants to still be able to use her on hogs just not hunting that is why he wants to back her up for a bay pen.

[djhogdogger]

 I think that some dogs just are what they are. If she is too rough for the bay pen, might consider making her a yard dog.

[Purebreedcolt]

Lol she is a lay at the end of his bed dog.  He just don't want to have to take her totaly off pigs because she does love giving them allout heck

[TexasHogDogs]

Best way to do it is breed your own.  You will ruin more than you will help !

[outlaw14slayer]

I'm breeding for grit.  I do not want a dead dog anymore than the next hunter and I do realize extra grit can correlate with a shorter life expectancy, but I can't stand a dog that won't mix it up.  I have had a couple of the non-gritty variety.  I would personally rather take my chances with rough dogs instead of running dogs that won't attempt to put the brakes on a hog. If your worried about it just provide your dog with some protection and take your chances.