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I was wondering if anyone had any sugestions or coments on which bloodline would be best to get a lot of hunt & brains, with good line control. I would prefer a smaller size dog w/ a bluetick coat but the cosmetics arn't quite as important. Any input or sugestions would be more than appreciated.
Here is my two cents buddy. I am having pretty good luck with a couple of young Patch hounds I got from Plowboy. They were tri-colored but I think he has mostly lemon and white. I had never heard of the Patch hounds until I started trying to find a decent running gundog (with no success). I was hunting for a med. fast dog that wasn't afraid to bust briars to jump its own rabbit and that could bring it back to the gun without losing the track. I had one fellow suggest for me to try a Patch hound. I finally located Plowboy who had a couple he was willing to part with. I don't know if he has more but I would highly recommend his line of dogs. The other thing that impressed me was his dogs done exactly what he told me they would do.
I was wondering if anyone had any sugestions or coments on which bloodline would be best to get a lot of hunt & brains, with good line control. I would prefer a smaller size dog w/ a bluetick coat but the cosmetics arn't quite as important. Any input or sugestions would be more than appreciated.
IMO from what you described, the Bramlett line of hounds may suit you all except the color is mainly black and tan.
Trueblood, I live south of Kinston I run Shorts, Coco Bear, and Bluerok Hobo, and have pups for sale often All my dgs run med with ex. line control. Send me a PM if Interested
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If you are looking for blueticks and small in size Oakhill beagles are some of the best out there!
Her dogs have ton of hunt and are true go getters. You won't go wrong by getting one of her pups. She is one of the best with getting you what you want!