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[nick63660]

What is the best breed/mix for good dogs for hog hunting? Not really looking for a catch dog as there is alot to risk for them grabbing the hog. I'm thinking of using Plott Hounds but am interested in others opinions.

[tnhoundsman]

can't go wrong with the plotts! they are my dog of choice!

[WiskeyJaR]

I've heard tell the "Catahoula" hounds are supose to be good too.

[Whitworth]

What about catahoulas?

[nick63660]

Yea, I've thought about Catahoulas for running hogs to. I'm still doing research and getting opinions. Will be getting some kind of hounds since they would up the chances of kicking up a hog. :evil:

[Whitworth]

nick63660 wrote: Yea, I've thought about Catahoulas for running hogs to. I'm still doing research and getting opinions. Will be getting some kind of hounds since they would up the chances of kicking up a hog. :evil:

Yes indeed, Nick! It's just about a guarantee!

[wwcoutdoors]

Catahoulas and Currs are a great choice. They are shorter winded dogs and are not as cold nosed as hounds ( Plotts ). I run almost all Curr and Curr crossed dogs. We hunt about 2-3 times a week. Curr type dogs are dogs that use the wind to smell. Hounds are good but remember they could end up miles upon miles away. Whichever you choose, get a good tracking system so you can track them, will be the best thing you purchase. Get you a good catch dog to go with them so you can turn it in on the bay and be able to get in there and stick it with your knife. A great catch dog is worth its weight in gold.... a good pit or american bull dog or a dogo..... get with me if you like to hear more or see some pics and all.... callcottranches@yahoo.com

[Whitworth]

Do you have a website?

[FL_bubba]

Leopard Currs.

If you want the absolute best, $ is no matter hog dog, there is no substitute for the Agrentine Dogo, for nose and catch.

[Whitworth]

FL_bubba wrote: Leopard Currs.

If you want the absolute best, $ is no matter hog dog, there is no substitute for the Agrentine Dogo, for nose and catch.

What's the mix of the leopard curr?

[tnhoundsman]

if you are hunting in an area where hog numbers are low you need a hound with some nose to it! curs don't have the nose to take what may be the only track you'll run across if it's a cold one. i hunt plotts with a lot of success on hogs! and currently have some for sale if you are interested

[wwcoutdoors]

I totally agree with the last post. Curr dogs do not have the nose of a hound. They usually use the wind to wind a hog and go to him. Where as a hound like a plot of such can cold track a hog that past long ago. I just prefer the curr over hounds for that reason. Our tracking system only goes 1.5 miles and hounds can be out of that range very quickly. Definetly need a dogo or pit for a good catch dog.... do not hunt with dogs with out a catch dog or your problems will mount very quickly. We even hunt a few jagd terriers that are out of Germany. They are gritty and have a heart of a lion, and weigh about 20-30 lbs..... but hunt like a pro. My jack russell is even a terror on legs, and will latch on like a tick. Whatever you choose, a good hog dog will cost you money if it is a proven dog. Be careful and good luck and get ready for a great adrenaline rush when you bay the first one.....ever get to Texas, look me up and we will show you a time.....

[tnhoundsman]

if you'd like to see some good plotts and are ever in northeast tn let me know and i'll show what i've got to ya

[TedH71]

Try blue lacy or mountain curs. They tend to have more nose than most cur dogs. I have a blue lacy and have noticed they can track like a hound. They're a rare breed tho but aren't expensive. Www.lacydog.com

[Whitworth]

Ted, I posted this question on another website and got the same suggestion -- the blue lacy. Seem like great dogs!