New dog

jgriffin82 · Oct 29, 2018

I was going to post in the campfire but, I figured there would find a few more opinions here. We recently had to put down our 15 y/o lab and are looking at getting a new pup. I have it narrowed down to a Plott or Catahoula. The dog will be a family dog first and foremost. My youngest boy is 2. It would also need to be good with other dogs and the various livestock we own. Pigs, sheep, goats, cattle, etc. From what i've read and heard, I am strongly leaning toward a Plott. What are the pro's and con's with these dogs in relation to my situation? The dog will be trained to track blood trails and pigs as well.

Jim

HoundHunter · Oct 31, 2018

My Plott just had a litter of pups 2 weeks ago. She was bread with a mountain cur hound. I have a couple of pups left if you are interested.

bticked · Nov 3, 2018

Don't have too much experience with a Catahoula I run mixed hounds but I bet both those dogs would fit the bill for you. If i had to guess though, it might be a little easier with the Catahoula based on what you would like to work the dog with. I guess it all just boils down to how much time you have to work with the dog. My dogs like to run to catch, not sure if they would be all that interested in blood trailing but I've also never tried. Good luck with your new pup either way!

Ryan

jgriffin82 · Nov 4, 2018

Hound hunter, any chance you could send me some pics of the pups and parents? Thanks.

Jim

HoundHunter · Nov 10, 2018

http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/555382072.jpeg

Here is the mon and pups.

HoundHunter · Nov 10, 2018

http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/753671999.jpeg

HoundHunter · Nov 10, 2018

These are the pups today

HoundHunter · Nov 10, 2018

They will be ready on the 12th of December and I have 2 left

jgriffin82 · Nov 10, 2018

Where are you located?

HoundHunter · Nov 11, 2018

Ely, nevada

jgriffin82 · Nov 11, 2018

Damn! I'll be driving through Ely tomorrow, on my way to Colorado. Too bad they aren't ready now. I'd definitely take one.

HoundHunter · Nov 11, 2018

Where do you live? We might be able to work something out

BIGJOHNT · Nov 16, 2018

I don't mean to throw a new dog into the mix. But have you heard of a Drahthaar ? They blood track and the Germans use them to dispatch pigs. They also point upland game and hunt water fowl. They sent track rabbits,foxes and coons. http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/172041d2915583b3f4d168ca07eb5a69be6ba.jpeg This is my pup. I lost my last lab a few years ago and went a Drahthaar.

livetrapper · Nov 18, 2018

My son has a Drahthaar they are great dogs. She is 11 months old.

jgriffin82 · Nov 20, 2018

I appreciate the suggestions. I have looked at Drahtaars and GWP's. One of my top requirements is a single coated dog. We have a couple ponds and a lot fox tails on our property. Our dogs swim a lot and our lab always stunk even after a thorough bathing. She also shed like crazy. I'm hoping o get away from those characteristics.

Jim