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I was just given a year old Red Bone female. Had her out this moring on a roll cage, and she fired up great, on the gorund then I put the cage in a tree and she went to treein, feet on the tree and sitting barking while looking up too. It looks like she going to be a fun project dog, to see if I can make a cat, bear dog out of her. I like her desire and voice, so we will see.

So I have a couple of questions about Red Bones.

1) What are they typicaly known for ? hunting, and traits wise ?
2) What kind of speed do they normally have ?
3) When I see Reb Bones it seems they are normally hunted on Lions and every once in awhile you pictures of them on Bears, but are they bred to normally run Cats ? or do they make decent Bear, dogs too ?

Just curious about the breed as this is the first one I've actually seen, and now own. By how houndy her face is, with the big jowls, and long ears I would thinK she could posess a cold nose. At this point we will see gotta get her nose turned on and see what she can do.


Larry

I would say their known for their versitility. They will run any country. I've personally never seen or heard of a redbone getting ledged up.
The ones around here are actually known for their speed. Some guys even remark that my buddies dogs ( who is a redbone breeder ) are 2 fast.
I got lucky and got a real gritty redbone and he's soon 2 be my best bear dog wihtout a doubt. I will admitt i think other breeds are better on bear
but its all in the dog i say.
As far as the whole theory on ears and face leading 2 a cold nose, i'll leave that for a debate later.
I've owned every breed but a plott and will swear by my redbone.

Personally, I have owned quite a few Walkers all different ages and breeding (gave them all away within 3 months of having them. They are too spaztic for my taste.)
Had a few B&T, they were good coondogs.
Had a Bluetick, she wasn't much of a cat dog, but loved bear and coon.
Had a couple Plotts, (they lasted a total of a week, fighting idiots)

LOVE my REDBONES and REDBONE Crosses!!! I found a line of Redbones that are very versitile. They are used all over the country on everykind of game.

I say there is good and bad in every breed, but if you are looking for a beautiful hound with an excellent disposition that loves to hunt then I hope you find a Redbone that you will like.
Good luck