So I'm still interested in hounds... I was wanting a tree walker but I'm also interested in a black and tan. Not sure how much different in behavior or how they hunt if theres any difference... What Im wondering now is I can only get one. So how well would one hunt alone for coons? Is it okay to use one hound for cougars in Idaho or is that dangerous? I've never done hound hunting before but it looks like a blast! Also, will either of these hounds be okay if I took him along with a buddy and his hounds?
Sorry I know there's a lit of questions here.... Thanks for any help guys.
Talk to RoyalTine on here he runs some outstanding Black and Tans. One dog is fine for coons. I like at least 2 dogs for cats, one dog has treed plenty of cats, but your just asking for trouble with one dog, IMHO. I was very particular about who I hunted with. I would never hunt with someone whos dogs are ill in any way. Most times a short trip out ona coon hunt and you can see how someones dog works, how they are at the tree. If they face bark or are growly in any way I do not hunt with those dogs. Most dogs are fine while hunting, it's usually in the box or at the tree you have to watch, as well as shortly after you shoot something out for them, some dogs get possesive. I let thme get a little fur in their mouth and then pull them off before they start feeling like it's theirs.
