plaim old hounds

[Jabba]

Almost all breeds have their roots in either hunting, herding or protection. 500 years ago... people didn't have pets too often. they had tools.

Today... IMO a lot of dogs have had their instincts bred out of them to make them better pets... or been polluted by backyard breeders. Or breeders that breed strictly for show.

I think your chances af getting a Jack Russell to hunt are reasonable. I think your chances of getting a dachund that will are less than reasonable.

If you want a dog that will trail... get a beagle or a bassett hound and train him to trail what you want. Reward him for finding the critters you want. I have had trouble with hounds that trail deer. I always want to train that OUT of them.

Good luck bro.

Jabba