when do you cull

[Bearkiller]

I don't know about 4 weeks, but you are paying attention, and already don't like the dog. Niether would I. If I see one that is shy and lets the others drag it around, it's a gonner at 8 weeks for sure. So are any that are big or houndy looking, I keep the naturals and they don't all make it, but I won't give a shy one away.
I won't mess with them, try any behavior modification or anything like that, all I do is keep an eye on them, verify they are not sick in anyway, and go from there. JMO

I agree.

[little bit]

thanks guys . guess i wont cull yet . we will see if my 2 year old twin girls can be of help, hope so , i cull more then i keep, and it works.

[Ike]

Very good Rockcreek. Another thing to look for when looking for a pup. The best dogs I've ever had were not from guys breeding dogs to sell. Find a pup that is free from a longtime houndsman that has breed his two best dogs for himself and now he is looking for homes for the rest of the litter. You won't find many culls with this type of breeding.

Pretty good advice for anybody looking to buy a pup..............

I usually only take on one pup at a time, and usually put a port kennel in my truck and take that little one with me lots of places, make a few walks in the rocks and just spend some time with it. Never had a dog that didn't take to me almost immediately..........