How to get a solid team of dogs without paying an arm and a leg

[Mr. Oinker]

There are good dogs to buy that give you a good head start you can find em and be hunting good very quick. Then add one here and there don't think you have to breed dogs just to get started that is mistake number one I would say get a few yrs of experience with dogs you like and make wise choices with your dogs this will take you farther faster remember slower is faster when your prudent


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I've got one more question, when culling pups what do you do with them? I know some people give them away as pets but I have heard of people killing them. What's your opinion on the best way to get rid of unwanted culls?


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[l.h.cracker]

Totally agree there are plenty of decent dogs for sale just make sure you go see the dog hunt or get a fair trial period on the dog.All people aren't out to screw you over as everyone is saying. Be a judge of character when you meet the man selling the dog and if you have a bad feeling say thanks but no thanks. I've sold solid dogs that just didn't quite fit my style or pack and I've also bought solid dogs that I loved.Don't waiste your time trying to turn a junk dog into a dog cause it usually don't happen don't go breeding dogs yet because you don't even really know what you want to breed for.Buy a couple decent strike dogs with a trial period and not a week I like at least a month and buy a catch dog go catch some hogs and figure out what you like or dislike in a dog if you come across something you like better than what you got  than evolve your pack. You will never be completely satisfied and should always be thinking of ways to better your pack.This sport isn't cheap but its manageable if you take your time but first you gotta get in the woods and tie some hogs and you ain't gonna do that breeding dogs right off the Rip just my opinion but I don't like sitting on the sidelines for a year and I waited an entire year on sub par pups from half assed dogs and that's all it was a waiste of time.Reuben started over but Reuben has time and experience to know where he wants to get and how to get there you on the other hand just need experience and buying a few dogs is how you get it. Riding coat tails ain't no fun for me.

[oconee]

I sold out in 2007...in 2009 9 I got back in and am just now liking the 7 I have...I leased a Plott gyp for a fair price but drove 40 hours total to pick her up and drop her back off...She is a good hog dog and she was out of the mans best dogs and the line out of some well know big game dogs...and I bred her to one of my males...and I like four pups that are 7 months yesterday...I believe in breeding my own because in my opinion I have a better chance getting what I want...

if you don't mind the wait get you an older gyp not needed or a female out of excellent stock that is not that good,buy her cheap and breed her to a good stud and you will have something to take to the woods in a year...

Reuben,  what big game line was the gyp you used out of and who did you lease her from?     Just curious and if its not public info you can send me a PM.    And if its none of my business then I understand that too.    I just like to keep up on plott bloodlines and how others view their strenghts and weaknesses.    

[Judge peel]

The advise on that is don't breed any dogs till you understand what you want and what you call a dog. Then only breed when you are 100% sure that you want that cross. Not just to breed or have a better dog cuz more then likely it won't happen then you will be forced to do what you might not be ready to Handel jmo


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[Bo Pugh]

You need to hunt with someone about 3 years before getting dogs. That way in the 3
Years you can learn how to take care of dogs and how to raise them and what to do with culls. I didn't read all the comments but I skipped through and read most of yours. If you go buy a dog right now your going to get number 2ted on unless you just get real lucky and it's not that many nice people out there selling dogs. You don't need a bulldog first because if you don't have anything baying hogs why the hell feed a bulldog. Hunt with someone learn about dogs is my advise its a lot more to hog hunting than just going hunting and wanting to get a pack of dogs and start catching hogs.

[Reuben]

I sold out in 2007...in 2009 9 I got back in and am just now liking the 7 I have...I leased a Plott gyp for a fair price but drove 40 hours total to pick her up and drop her back off...She is a good hog dog and she was out of the mans best dogs and the line out of some well know big game dogs...and I bred her to one of my males...and I like four pups that are 7 months yesterday...I believe in breeding my own because in my opinion I have a better chance getting what I want...

if you don't mind the wait get you an older gyp not needed or a female out of excellent stock that is not that good,buy her cheap and breed her to a good stud and you will have something to take to the woods in a year...

Reuben,  what big game line was the gyp you used out of and who did you lease her from?     Just curious and if its not public info you can send me a PM.    And if its none of my business then I understand that too.    I just like to keep up on plott bloodlines and how others view their strenghts and weaknesses.    

My pups on the dams side go back to Eugene Walkers Pocahontas p lotts...I leased her from someone that will see this post and he can chime in if he likes...he actually loaned her to me but I chose to pay my way...I have high hopes for the pups...they are acting right...I would have replied sooner...still don't have computer internet access. ..