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Another good question Murphy. You're on a roll. :P I think that trials, by and large, promote hot-nosed dogs that don't bark out of place. Unfortunately, a bit of extra mouth usually (not always, but 9/10) comes with dogs with a real above average nose. I don't mean babbling, but some extra barks he...

Wow J.Murphy, with a title like that you're sure to set a new record for thread views.

To answer the question: I think you're right on the money.

Some interesting discussion. Learned a lot that I hadn't known.

If we are striving to produce better dogs and are producing better dogs than the past why would you want to go to the past to improve what you have. There ought to be something better with some past in it that is still alive. Don't have a lot to add to the conversation, except that the above quote ...

Ooops... Bev, you posted while I was typing.

Not to compare or cancel any of them just more information on the sport I love. I understand what you mean, Jim. Can never get enough Beagle 'stuff' to read. :) I only mentioned what I did to maybe spur some thought on using this particular medium to discuss it. It's really got nothing to do with s...

Are you guys really going back and forth about another Beagle magazine right here on The American Beagler forum?

In all seriousness, how do you suppose that makes Bev feel?

This is an excellent book.

There's a link to if for about $20 at
http://rabbithuntingonline.com/catalog/ ... m#training

It's eligible for free shipping, too, I'm pretty sure.

Sorry, haven't had a chance to check this board recently. Looks like it got taken care of though. Thanks oakhill.

Good looking baseball team.

I've got two boys playing now, and I'm coaching the oldest boy's team (8 to 11 year olds). Sure is a lot of fun. It's great to see their ability and confidence grow over time. Have playoffs starting next week.

Too close for my taste.

I suspect it would. You hear a lot of lip service and theory in regards to linebreeding, but it's rarely practiced. I've never seen a litter of solidly linebred hounds that didn't have its share of culls. Where are all the solidly linebred dogs that are so consistent in producing good dogs? Seems li...

Nothing AKC does surprises me anymore.

Sure wish there were a viable alternative.

I'm pretty sure it's a photo of Ed Brown painting Bev's dog at the last Futurity in VT.

Sorry to hear that Rick. It's always difficult when a good one goes -- especially when it's before their time. :( The comforting thing is that with every born pup the chance is there for one of them to make its mark on us and grab a piece of our heart. :) Hope I'm not out of line for asking this, bu...