Stud fees???

[jst]

[Shorty]

Well I'm not sure it's that at all. I think a select few people have breed for certain traits and dedicated their life to it. If those turn out to be proven desireable traits then you have something to sell. Now rember they've dedicated they're life to this. Now thew have something you want. Whats a lifetime worth or work worth. It could take you 10 15 or even 20 years to acomplish what they have. Then your just trying to copy what there brain power developed. Also worth money to me. All this time and brains adds up, especially when you add the fuel it to develope this strain $$$. If someone has what you want your money ahead just paying the stud fee. Just my personal openion.

[david]

[Calkins]

Good question, I think it's a lot of supply and demand. I don't think there are a lot of Coyote hunters compared to Bear hunters, Cat hunters, and Coon hunters. JMO, I'm no expert on the subject but I know a few people that stud there dog out only because they like getting their wallet fat. If somebody wants to breed with one of my males just let me know, that's how I'd do it.

[Mike Leonard]

[Nolte]

I think it's a function of what the top end value of a dog could be. Not many guys are lining up to go on a guided coyote hunt with dogs. So ol Superstar Sparky Yote Master, can't have the earning potential of a true-blue stud bear/cat/lion dog can. Plus a hide guy can't fetch $500+ like a good western cat can.

I also think yotes are easier to jump than other critters. Notice I said jump and not catch. They've got a pretty good stink to them and in decent conditions a good track can usually be jumped. Catching is an entirely different ball game all-together and it's very dependant on terrain and conditions.

I think hunting yotes is a blast. You can get races that last all day and LOTS of dog work. They are also very crafty and know all sorts of tricks to mess up dogs. A dog that can catch an old dog yote in the timber country, will usually shine on bear if it's got enough grit to stick on a mean one.

[houndcrazyfool]

[jst]

Hey guys thanks for all your input.

And Houndcrazyfool. I won't even attempt to splain it to you.