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I am getting ready to start over. I have never owned an English dog, but I am becoming more interested in them. I have read a lot about them, and a couple of the guys I know who bear hunt use English dogs. I was just wondering what you like about them some of the traits some lines carry, and some of the negatives. Thanks in advance. Also what would be a good bloodline to start with if you was going to recommend one to someone?

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The brotherhood and fellowship among the English enthusiast is second to none! The hounds may or may not be better than any other breed but they suit me. The English hound is a very diverse breed and within it you can find any characteristic or trait you so desire. I'm not going to tell you all English dogs are great or that it will be easy to find a hound that really suits you, but I can promise you that you will never find a better group of individuals to help you along the way in your pursuit of perfection.

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Mr Huffman 1988, we welcome you to look the English breed over for a possible placement into your kennel. Mr. Rob Reid hit the nail on the head with his above post.

Not knowing what style/traits you like and are looking for, it would be difficult to give you direction on where to find those traits more consistently. However after hearing from you on what style you like, there are many knowledgable folks that can help point you in the right direction for narrowing your search for the style dog you are looking for.

For me personally, I have followed English hounds for the past 40 some years. Some strains hunt faster and deeper than others, some strains open their mouth quicker than others, some strains are heavier to tree than others, and then every once in a while you find one that does most everything to your satisfaction. Hopefully we can point you in the right direction for finding that dog.

Wishing you the best of luck!! And just let any of us know how we can help!!

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Do us all Favor

go and hunt with some English Dogs see If they suit ya


GOOD LUCK in your search

Look at the percentage of English dogs that Advance from the zones to the top 100 Year after Year that should tell you something

World Hunt time is Kind of ,,well poor timing

If you get a chance to hunt with a good one you'll be Hooked on English for life

believe that

Depending on your location I might even know some one to call

If your serious pm me

their are some verry good ones in WV.

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Pm sent

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hey Randy Gibson
he has a good rep among my friends
I may have said %$#@**% sorry for that
He got his hands on a young male last year I wanted bad
Has some good ole blood I really like
never met him not even sure where he even is
you can search him as easy as i can.
I still haven't made it out to Dave's Yet I will though
Good luck

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anycolor4us

you must have some shady friends!!!

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The breed has been improved by some great breeders, English are winning big every year. English ass. puts on a super breed hunt and the people you will find there are top notch. Go for it

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LOL!

no comment LOL

If you can, show that Man a good hound in action

I Happen to know you have a couple

The same Folks Gave good reports on Kay's Blue John Bathis

He's been Living up to it

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Randy I sent you a pm

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we had a good time Last week

A Ticked up Dog won the State hunt as well
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/...cm.jpg~original

Yeee Haaa


some even got to practice de Quilling Dogs on the Club house Floor as well

LMAO

For a moment or two looked like the all English Porky Event LOL!

No mention of whom though LOL

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