whtsthfrequency
Posted : 8/28/2007 10:53:31 PM
Stylin - I hope I didn't sound patronizing, I didn't mean to !
Thanks for the history, I definitely see where you are coming from now.
I second a mountain cur. They are
extremely versatile dogs, and very very smart. My own dog is a mix of Plott, cur, and whippet (or so the good ole boys here in Southern VA tell me
and she's great. Wonderful with my cat, does not bark unless she's chasing, or there's a squirrel up a tree. The only drawback is that they are very energetic dogs - its good you have other dogs to play with!
So yes, if you want a small/medium, compact, intelligent hunting dog who can do a whole bunch else besides hunt, I think a mountain cur would fit the bill nicely. There are many varieties - Kemmer curs are medium-boned and a tan/white color, Stephen's curs are lighter-boned and black and white. "Original Mountain Curs" are a bit sturdier, though not usually over 40-45 lbs, and come in a variety of colors - black, brown, brindle, etc. There are also cur/feist crosses that are around 30 lbs and also make great squirrel/coon dogs. Feists themselves might also be an option, but are generally better squirreldogs than coondogs, from what i have heard and seen.
Check out [link
http://www.sqdog.com]www.sqdog.com[/link]- Squirrel Dog Center, its a great site to find breeders , clubs, and other hunting enthusiasts. [[I know they mention squirrels a lot, but all of the dogs there double as coon hunters all the time and are just as good, as the forums will show]]