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rospigan

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08/25/2008 9:49 PM
Jere wrote: ""I believe a good case can be made for assigning a "strength" to these action patterns (in this instance: 'point-relocate'and 'bump-chase'). These strengths are determined by genetic factors and, therefore, by breeding. It is the balance between the strengths of these two which determines how much time a pup might "waste" on bump-chase before settling in to point-relocate. It is this balance that distinguishes the sight or scent hound from the pointing dog."" Is it your experience that soft dogs with a lesser amount of "prey drive" or "game sharpnes", usually also recognised by less metal stamina to search on empty grounds and with a closer rangeing and perhaps more will to please/cooperate, will settle faster from the habit of chasing, compared to hotter, more independet dogs with a lot of mental stamina/less need of support from the handler? Torsti Borta Med Vindens Kennel "Do not ask what your dog can do for you. Ask what you can do for your dog." www.rospigan.net

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