The American Beagler Forum

I've been running grade hounds since i started in beagling, but sometime in the future i'd like to get into some AKC trials. So i want to go to all registered dogs sometime. There are a couple of UBGF clubs nearby, and some UKC and ARHA clubs. I would like to go to a line of hounds that aren't so common around where i live, and thought i would look into the Blackcreek and In-line Blackjack lines, could any of you fellas tell me a little about these lines, like their speed, hunt, etc.? Any info on some of the other lines would be appreciated too.


PS- i do have one AKC, mostly Branko lines, so i know a little about Brankos already. Thanks.

the black creek hound down south here are walkie talkie type hound .their run in spo down here .not sure about the other.

Look at the Run m' Over Tank breeding or the PA style dogs. I think you would like them.

I think UBGF trails runs some very good dogs, I judged some Fun Trails and attended a few AKC lic trails. I like the way these dogs can run a rabbit and they know where the stopping point is. Have seen some Black Jack (Otis) breeding run and they are rabbit dogs. They seem to have hunt, desire and can still run a rabbit right way.

The Blackjack breeding would probably suit you well for the UBGF trials but would probably not be competitive in the UKC and ARHA formats. Your Branko dog shoul do okay in them but would probably get picked up for being too competitive and "running too much rabbit" at the UBGF trials.

Thanks, i'm new to the trialing thing, due to work, so i don't really know what i'm asking i guess! So does UKC and ARHA run a "faster" style hound? Or what is the main difference? I suggested the Blackcreek and Black Jack lines since i've heard local guys talk about them. I'd like to know more about what lines produce solid med. speed hounds with good line control, the five hounds i own all vary a little in speed, etc. so i'm just looking to build a pack that are all mainly from good solid med. speed lines. Thanks, everyone's input would be appreciated.

Arkyhunter, if you like the dogs that you have, use them as a guide, to what you want from a registered dog. You can also register your dogs UKC and ARHA. Go to some of the trials and see what style your dogs would run the best in. As far as breeding no one can really tell you what is the best, everyone has their own opion on what they like. There are so many formats, that you could run a different dog at a different style hunt and still not be satisfied.