in reply to the question from nmplott regarding do they tree well,I will give my thoughts... i have hunted with hounds since 1959... in the time span from 1964 to 1971 I had lots of personal experiences with most all breeds so that you know where some of my thinking comes from. like all breeds there...

Have had several... ... an ino-tec... with repalceable batteries... throwed it away... had one that was yellow and about as big around as a banana... throwed it away.. have 2 tri-tronics bark limiters. and still have one off brand... it works on tinder hided dogs but not on a tough ol hound.. I woul...

Very well put Larry.
and some folks should read the standards again and note the disqualifications.... light eyes etc.

If you value that female as future breeding stock, let the pups come and then cull them as needed. If you let the vet have his way there will be no future puppies.. the only mis-mate shot there is available now is almost a certain cause for getting a spay later.

Might try Larry Morgan down at Kentwood LA. dll sent me the message. Mine are all gone..( pictures of them are posted by Sarge in the majestic board here... Larry's pups have a lot of the same stock in them. send me a pm and I can get you his e-mail.

Ladycathunter gave you the straight scoop.. it is inherited. and if not repaired most likely will cause the eye to go blind. Not all dogs in a litter will be have the same genetics and pass it on but it is a chinch that the affected ones do. I would get back with the breeder and see if they would ma...