Wirehair Dauchound

[The Night Stalker]

For those who have researched these dogs for tracking. It is so hard to find a puppy has been my experience. They have long waiting list and charge up to 1800.00 for a puppy that has not been started. Breeders want outrageous prices and a neuter/ spay agreement. It is really been discouraging. Has anyone had any luck using non hunting bloodlines. If that is the case, someone needs to start breeding for the bowhunting community. Anyone know of a decent breeder.

[Tom L]

Get a Lab.

[Blaino]

I would think any dog that has been trained would make a fine blood trailing dog.  I know 2 yellow labs that find deer every year and a Beagle mutt that has found 30+ every year for the last 8! Some breeds I'm sure are better than others but all dogs have what it takes if given the chance. Also, the more real trails they are on the better they'll be!

[Bladepeek]

Tim, sent you a PM.

Ron

[Bobby Urban]

Yea - well try and find a Bavarian Mountain Hound and the Teckles will seem easy    

But seriously - I think if you get the book by John Jeanneney and work with any puppy that has a nose(hound mix pound puppy) you will have a companion that can do 90% of what most hunters need because you have the dog!!  It is when 5 people have looked for a day or two with grid searches after a rain storm that a true specialist is needed.  If you have a dog you are on the track within hours at the most and any good dog with a nose and some training from puppyhood should save you a lot of grief and heartache.

That was my plan after a 3yr search for a BMH and giving up - it was then that I hit the lotto and Molly fell in my lap(thank you Jerry Russell)

[Skipmaster1]

My GSP is great at blood trails. He's 90% german lines, so he's bred for it. I didn't start training him on blood until he was 5 either. Plus I have a great bird dog!

[The Night Stalker]

Ron, I checked that kennel out.
I have considered other dogs, but not being experienced, I thought it might be easier with certain bloodlines.

[Tedd]

Just look at that face. Mine came from the Jeneany bloodline. But not from him. $700 10 years ago. The guy I got here from was in Erie PA. Not sure if he still breeds dogs. I can't remember his name.  

[Tedd]

 

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[tippit]

I did breed mine and offered two of the pups for $400 each to trad gang members just so I could see them tracking for traditional bowhunters.  The rest of the litter when at the going price to hard core bowhunters.  Unfortunately both of those dogs have passed.  Tilly & her daughter Cash are still doing fine.  Both are out of the Jeanneney line...tippit

Tilly & Cash asleep...

   

Cash @ 6 months first track...

   

[Tedd]

When you see a WHD in action. You gotta have one.  stubborn stubborn attitude. You can't break em off a trail.
Getting the most out of the dog does take some input from the owner.
Tedd

[Air Cleaver]

Any hound breed will track. Bloodhounds have the best nose of all. Once on a trail they won't stop till they find the source of the scent. Put a tracking collar on them they move fast and won't come back readily. My buddy has one that runs Cougars with his black and tans. Mine is just a yard dog. I bird hunt with my GSP's they have good noses and are much easier to control. I'm sure they could follow a blood scent.

[Tedd]

Tippit,
Did they become momma's dogs? my wife wasn't too into it when I went to get our WHD. But that didn't last long.

[The Night Stalker]

We are going to Fl to do some kayak fishing and I have it set up to stop by a breeder on the way. The wife does not know, so it will be a surprise.  I hope I can get her use to the idea. We will be traveling with her cairn terrier and my short legged jack Russell.

[ChuckC]

I think Jack Russels are used too, in Texas and Africa.  You should try with what you got and see if they can do it.   I was gonna train my wife's min pin but I really don't think he was up to the terrain I hunt (marshes).  Besides, if he ever got lost or beat up by a chipmunk, I woulda been in the doghouse.
ChuckC

[halfseminole]

I partner up with my most excellent and worthy Bassett hound when I need the services of a tracker.  Just a yard dog most of the time, but he's a powerful nose.

[LB243]

I have a 4yo WDH male (fixed) and am in the same boat looking for a new pup half the breeders will not even return emails or calls. Love the breed hate the puppy search.

[AkDan]

Ever think of a vizsla?   Dang fine hunting dog and a fine family dog as well.  My first experience handling one has left an impression I won't soon forget.    A untrained dog she put regular dogs to shame in both realms!