How big do you like

LBell · Post by **LBell** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:18 pm

How big of a dog are you all runnin? I am talking preffered height and weight??

Tom White · Post by **Tom White** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:15 am

I like em smaller , 35 to 40 pounds cause they don"t eat as much and seem to be more durable. I have some 65 pounders , but its getting tuff to lead 7 big dogs up hill away from a treed bear or lion. I"m gonna have to learn this ( whistle em off ) method I guess. I was always afraid that would cause em to leave a tree early?? Anyhow If I ever get a good dog I"ll probly keep him even if he"s a 100 pounder :wink:

Big Mike · Post by **Big Mike** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:55 am

I prefer the smaller round 50lb. They seem to have a little better stamina and tighter better feet. But unfortunately for me all mine are the 70-80lb in hunting shape. gonna havta starve them when there pups and try to stunt their growth LOL!!! But as long as they work it doesnt really matter I guess

Redwood Coonhounds · Post by **Redwood Coonhounds** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:48 am

I like mine small, athletic and houndy.

I like my females 35-45 lbs and my males 50-60lbs
I like them lean, and leggy. Females around 20" and males 22" at the shoulder.
Must have tight feet, alot of lung, nice ears and a big mouth!

I have one thats about 20" and 48lbs, 23" and 62lbs, 21" and 56lbs

Eric Muff · Post by **Eric Muff** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:39 pm

My preference would be have hounds max out at about 60lbs,course some of mine are bigger now but that would be the best I think.
I've seen it often enough now to know that hounds that are on the larger size do break down quicker(as a general rule)than the smaller models.Particularly when they get a little age on em.Often times a large dog will be finished as a hard hunting hound at 10 years old where a smaller dog can still produce at 12 years old.Not always true but....

LBell · Post by **LBell** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:11 pm

I see alot of people likeing the "economy" modles. My wife hollard at me when making the post so I never gave 2 cents. I like a tall stout dog. Males around 25-26 inches and about 65lbs, solid mass no dough roll dogs, girls 22-24 inches about 45-50 and the same, like women not excuss to get big unless there somthin growin in there :lol:

. Long legs, deep chests, and tight feet. On males I also like a big stout head with good jaw power. they should look like hardened hunting dogs not the kids over fed mut. Just what I like. If anybody has a dog fitting the above let me know :lol:

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LCK · Post by **LCK** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:41 pm

I prefer a small, short coupled, tight built hound. Most folks who know my hounds call em "toy ticks" instead of Blueticks LOL.

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