good and bad traits

[Hammer_Down_Kennels]

I have never owned any thing but grade dogs, and am now looking into getting registered dogs. i have yet to decide on a line of dogs to get. so i am looking for some help here guys, i want to know what line of dogs you keep and why. if there are characteristics that the line has in general, GOOD or BAD i would like to hear what you have to say. thanks

[BCBeagles]

It would be all in what you like. If your grade hounds are fast, medium, or super fast? There are lots of guys on here who know a lot about hounds!
I, personally, did the same thing as you a few years back and went to registered hounds. I researched what I wanted as a gunhunter only and went out and
got it. I like hard hunt, upper medium speed and good line control. I want a dog to run as hard as the conditions allow while running a relatively tight line.
I found a couple lines that fit what I was looking for and have had real good success to this point with them, they are heavy Dingus Macrae, Ranger Dan, and
I am also going to incorporate some Northway as well. These lines, from what I have seen, exhibit the traits I wanted. They are not perfect, as are no lines,
but for me they suit my purpose well. I would strongly suggest going to view some hounds run to see if they fit your style. Good luck. You will find a bunch of
guys on here very willing to show you what they got!

[Hammer_Down_Kennels]

thanks jim.