Cull no cull

Was talking with a older fairly well known dogman yesterday. He started tell me a story about a famous dog who was being looked at for the first time at 2 1/2. Said this dog wouldn’t come out of his corner but would flat out brawl upon being contacted. I ask why would they keep him after seeing that? His reply was “that’s why it’s called schooling” How many of you agree with that assessment and why if you don’t mind.

 

I believe every owner should raise and school their dogs whatever way they see fit.. Their yard, their dogs, their choice and nobody else's business what they do! JMO

 

A good friend of mine had a daughter off Chambers Paz Jr. She never scratched, never left her corner and would just stand there when released looking at him like what now? The kicker was, she had insane mouth. When the other corner released the hog she made more than a few reconsider coming back across. Devistating mouth piece but once seperated she would not engage the hog unless hit first. Now if I had a large yard I myself would probably keep her since I'd have the room to go through all her offsprring personally. We knew the family of dogs behind her well and I probably would have taken a chance on her being able to produce or even sit on her a little longer to see if anything changed in her 6 months to a year later. Small yards don't really have that luxury so she'd a culled here. She got culled either way since my friend didn't have that kind of space either to risk the time possibly wasted on her when he has a yard of dogs bred similar to her that would cross over. It's really IMO up to the person standing over the dog and what kind of chances are they ok with taking in the long run. Also how well do you know the family behind said dog. That makes a big difference too. Performance and production are in total different lanes from each other but it's still a risk. One that I probably wouldn't take myself with a small yard but would definitely consider if I had a large yard.
If that makes any sense. Lol.

 

Its one thing to do it the first time out but after that there really should be no hesitation to cross. Can't school a dog that won't come out its corner.

 

Well said AGK.. Makes sense!

 

That was my reply AGK. I seen one do this before but he was a lot younger than 2 1/2. Turned out nice tho.

 

I think it’s worth adding that if you do decide to breed a dog like this there’s every chance you’ll end up with a bunch more dogs that have this trait, and the ones that don’t still carry those genes.

 

Rare but its been seen. Not a fan. Not a keeper. But that's just me

 

Nope

 

The dog in question is a famous dog. I won’t name him due to the fact I’ve never heard it before, and to many of the all time greats have these unproven stories behind them. But if true...a whole lot of folks are thankful he was given another chance

 

I HATE this feeling!!!!

 

I would have given him another chance or 2 if he showed no sign of leaving. Especially if he was whippin ass. Not GOING is a bad sign, but not as bad as looking to leave imo. By 3 1/2 he better have had his shit together. “I’m fair but I’m firm” greatest referee in ANY SPORT, Judge Mills Lane!!

 

I always liked Arthur Mercante! Maybe he got fighters to behave coz they thought he was a nice big guy, but Mills Lane? I think they were just terrified of him haha!

 

Look at the fire in those eyes!! The man was 7’5 340lbs in that ring!!

 

Now if you name a dog 'Mills Lane' before I do, then I'll sue for copyright coz it was my idea first haha!