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Why does it seem like everyone has walkers.....whats so good about em?

Some men prefer blonds some like redheads

They have a great desire to catch whatever they run.

ive seen a poodle with great desire. I like how oldman put it.

no seriously what do they have to offer over other hound breeds?

Nothing seriously. There is good and bad in every breed, Finding the good is the key. Lots of people like the breed and make it work but its not to say that a walker is better than any other breed or any worse.

Anything but a PLOTT

Whats so bad about plots?

The worse thing about Plotts is the owners. The dogs aren't that bad.

if you got the time walkers r ok but they are shy at least the ones i have been around plotts are good bear dogs and iseen some real gritty plotts blue ticks seem to be slower but have good tracking sence english is one of the best all around dogs they seem to learn faster then most but i do like some dog in all breeds but had best of luck with english but as long as it ears are long and it will tree coon bear bobs and lion it is agood dog in any breed

certified plott owner here lol

oregonblues post made me wish there was a like button...lol good stuff all breeds have shy ones, but noticed walkers seem to be late bloomers.but not all of them

Oldman said it best.

Its all personal preferences.. I have come across a lot if different breeds in different circumstances and have my likes and dislikes of them all. I prefer to run Walkers(can't forget the beagle who thinks he IS a Walker)..that's just MY preference. I won't fill my own head full of hot air and say my dogs are "perfect" but I'm happy with how our dysfunctional pack works LOL.

What kind of game are you planning on running? Don't forget about mixed up grade dogs, iv seen some really really good grade dogs that flat out can smoke a track. I love my black dogs and my walker. My walkers real purdy and to smart for her own good. Iv seen some good walker dogs, and a lot of tree happy ones that tree in the middle of a track. Just have to find out what style of hounds you like and find a line of dogs or dog that fits you. If your just going to run coons pm me and we can talk about some spring pups I might have that would probably make you more than happy. I was going to keep the whole litter for my self, but I would help out some one just starting out. Good luck, and have fun. Remember there just dogs.

as far as walkers i personally think it easier to find athletic type hounds in the breed ,but find it harder to find exstremely tough feet on them . they are still my favorite.