question about a dog

[huntfish8]

There is a walker that an old timmer is selling he said that it has been on tons of bear bobcat and loin. But has not been hunted in 3 years. The dog is 6 or 7 he said the dog will rig bear and cat. I figured that its like rideing a bike for us once u know how 2 do it u allways do. But what do I now... give me your thoughts about it.

[wanapasaki]

I'd say the dog is good to go. I had a bird dog i left at home when I joined the army. No one used her but when I got back, she still had the commands down. Plus hound has a nose, that remembers a smell. Id say your still clear, but I wouldnt pay much other thn offering it a happy retirement.

[Bearkiller]

I'd definately think the dog was worth trying, for the right price. Do your best to get him in shape.

[bob baldwin jr]

Do you know the hounds Health history the past 3 years to some extent I look at hounds as Athletes . In this case it would be coming out of retirement most will be able to remember the basics ,though YOU may have to do some retraining to YOUR style of hunting . The hound should be in its prime but you may have to spend some time to get it back in shape . I'd be thinking about 40% below his asking price . Hope it works out well for you.

[bigfootexp]

If the dog is 6 and it hasn't hunted in 3 years. Then it hasn't hunted since it was 3. The dog may have been on alot of game but it would have only been for 2 years at best? If its a freebe or you can try it for a few months it might work out. Good Luck, Mike

[montananative]

If the dog has done what the man said it should remember. Hunt the dog first and see if its a good match. If he wants a decent amound of money for the dog and wont let u hunt it before buying it id run away. JMO