Well started or older dog?

[craig]

I live in eastern Washington, dont have great coon hunting but I have found a couple good spots. I am looking to buy a dog in the near future wondering if it would be better to buy a older broke dog or a younger started one. I think there is enough coons for a dog that can find them. Also what should I expect to pay for a dog that should meet my needs. Dog will be hunted two or three times a week, I live on a big ranch so dog can go with me during the day so it wont just be sitting in a kennel or on a chain all the time.
Thanks.

[BELLIS3]

well I would get an older finished dog to start with that way if you got a pup or a younger dog you would have an expierenced dog to help train your others! and for a finished coonhound your lookin anywere from $400 to thousands just depends on what you want goodluck !

[Unreal_tk]

I tried buying an older dog to help my pups but that didn't work so well. In the end I think your better off buying a pup or young dog you can mold to how you like it. Another thing you could do is buy your trainer and a pup once the pup is well off, sell the trainer. Like mentioned above it can be a costly endeavor, buy from someone who hunts and hunts hard with a good reputation.