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Posted by BGathright on 11-08-2012 01:24 PM:

Tribute to the Original Johnson's Banjo

One of the original Great Hounds and one of the greatest Stud dogs in history.

Joe House's foundation was House's Queen and Johnson's Banjo.

I am guessing most hunters of today have never seen a picture of Banjo. I thought I would share.

In the 1960's when one said the word "Banjo," everyone knew they were talking about Johnson's Banjo. Banjo died on September 11, 1963. He was a young hound but he had already had a huge impact on the Treeing Walker breed.

This first article was written by James Merchant. He is describing a young dog that had just started making the hunts. James would later own Banjo and finish 2nd in the 1961 ACHA World Hunt.

This is a picture of the original owner of Banjo, Sylvestor "Bud" Johnson.

James Merchant purchased Banjo and brought him into the public eye.

James finishes 2nd in the ACHA World Hunt with Banjo. Finishing 87 1/2 points behind Stan's Sailor Boy in the 1961 hunt

James sells Banjo to JC Ellis.

My favorite picture of Banjo.

Various ads on Banjo

Banjo's Death

Posted by BGathright on 11-08-2012 01:41 PM:

Posted by on 11-08-2012 02:06 PM:

Many years ago there was an article in "Outdoor Life" about coonhunting and Johnsons Banjo. Kind of what shaped my thoughts on bloodlines and leaned towards House Bred dogs many years ago.

Posted by HistoryNutt on 11-08-2012 02:40 PM:

Great Info

GREAT THREAD BOBBY!!!

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Posted by Chiggers on 11-08-2012 02:47 PM:

Helped put the tree in the walkers, up untill Banjo, walkers were made fun of because they would not tree.

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Posted by chuck west on 11-08-2012 03:17 PM:

Man those pics bring back memories,,,Don Cox and old Tammy ,Not to forget about Don Ranke and his Blue Ridge Rock ,,Yep those pics of those dogs are the foundation dogs of my old line too. Man Oh Man ,,what a thread !

Posted by Nelson Kirkland on 11-08-2012 05:07 PM:

Johnsons Banjo was born near Beecher City, Illinois. I met the man that raised him many years back. He was a humble man, living a country life. He never really knew the impact of the dog, but did know he went onto to be very famous.

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Posted by chuck west on 11-09-2012 03:41 PM:

Raines Buck

The pic of the Buck dog ,,,I do think Mr. Merchant did buy that dog ,Because he looks Identical to Gr.Night Champion Merchant"s Buck that was in my home state of WVa as a young man,,,Correct me if I'm wrong ,but i'm almost positive.

Posted by BGathright on 11-09-2012 03:48 PM:

Re: Raines Buck

quote:
Originally posted by chuck west
The pic of the Buck dog ,,,I do think Mr. Merchant did buy that dog ,Because he looks Identical to Gr.Night Champion Merchant"s Buck that was in my home state of WVa as a young man,,,Correct me if I'm wrong ,but i'm almost positive.

Yes Sir. He was later named "Merchant's Buck." I live around the Fort Worth, Tx area and AW Norman owned Buck at one time too.

Also, the Bimbo dog was later owned by Gene Vance, who owned Crowding Billy.

Posted by BGathright on 11-09-2012 03:53 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by chuck west
Man those pics bring back memories,,,Don Cox and old Tammy ,Not to forget about Don Ranke and his Blue Ridge Rock ,,Yep those pics of those dogs are the foundation dogs of my old line too. Man Oh Man ,,what a thread !

Ranke also owned Millie, who I believe was high scoring female of the 1970 & 1971 ACHA World Hunt.

Posted by chuck west on 11-09-2012 03:56 PM:

LOL ,,,I knew it,lol, i was right,,Boys there is a ton of Buck and Tammy dogs in WVa if you get to looking and tracing back. OK maybe you know,have you ever heard of Groce's Radio or Cox's Cannonball,??not really sure but i think they were littermates !

Posted by BGathright on 11-09-2012 03:57 PM:

Chuck West

I believe you had replied to Mark Hick's classified for the Lipper's Stylish Rooster pups.

If so, care to share anything about the cross?

Posted by BGathright on 11-09-2012 03:59 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by chuck west
LOL ,,,I knew it,lol, i was right,,Boys there is a ton of Buck and Tammy dogs in WVa if you get to looking and tracing back. OK maybe you know,have you ever heard of Groce's Radio or Cox's Cannonball,??not really sure but i think they were littermates !

I have heard of the dogs but I dont know if they were littermates.

I just love the history of these hounds.

Posted by chuck west on 11-09-2012 04:03 PM:

All I can say on that cross is the Lexie female is bred right the way i like them,,Hillbilly Mac,Rock River Banjo etc. track driving accurite tree dogs. That was what my line off dogs were bred like . Those puppies should make coondogs no doubt if handled right !

Posted by BGathright on 11-09-2012 04:06 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by chuck west
All I can say on that cross is the Lexie female is bred right the way i like them,,Hillbilly Mac,Rock River Banjo etc. track driving accurite tree dogs. That was what my line off dogs were bred like . Those puppies should make coondogs no doubt if handled right !

What type of nose would you say she has?

If I can, I am going to pick one up tomorrow.

Posted by chuck west on 11-09-2012 04:09 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by BGathright
What type of nose would you say she has?

If I can, I am going to pick one up tomorrow.

Can't say ,you need to ask the owner or previous owner of her ,,But she should have a decent medium nose.

Posted by chuck west on 11-09-2012 04:17 PM:

Mike Shannon has a littermate Sister to Lexie ,,He has the post Team Hillbilly Mac ,You might want to check that out or his dogs.

Posted by chuck west on 11-09-2012 04:24 PM:

I sent you a PM with my cell number .

Posted by BGathright on 11-09-2012 04:25 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by chuck west
Mike Shannon has a littermate Sister to Lexie ,,He has the post Team Hillbilly Mac ,You might want to check that out or his dogs.

Chuck,

Thank you very much for your help. I have seen Mr. Shannon's website. I didnt know that Lexie was part of that line.

Posted by chuck west on 11-09-2012 04:58 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by chuck west
Mike Shannon has a littermate Sister to Lexie ,,He has the post Team Hillbilly Mac ,You might want to check that out or his dogs.

I told you wrong on this Mike's Female IS NOT a littermate,,sorry ,, I was running to mant pedigrees through my old wore brain at one time,,,Like i say right church ,wrong pew .

Posted by HistoryNutt on 11-09-2012 05:48 PM:

QUIZ QUESTION

WHAT FAMOUS STUD DOG IS A HALF BROTHER TO JOHNSON'S BANJO?
I have heard this for years and finally was able to confirm it.

Posted by BGathright on 11-09-2012 07:16 PM:

Re: QUIZ QUESTION

quote:
Originally posted by HistoryNutt
WHAT FAMOUS STUD DOG IS A HALF BROTHER TO JOHNSON'S BANJO?
I have heard this for years and finally was able to confirm it.

hmmmm...... Freckles x Miller's Judy = Banjo.

This is gonna be good. I have no idea......

Posted by chuck west on 11-09-2012 07:21 PM:

Re: QUIZ QUESTION

quote:
Originally posted by HistoryNutt
WHAT FAMOUS STUD DOG IS A HALF BROTHER TO JOHNSON'S BANJO?
I have heard this for years and finally was able to confirm it.

Did this famous half brother sire another well know stud dog ???

Posted by HistoryNutt on 11-09-2012 07:51 PM:

Re: Re: QUIZ QUESTION

quote:
Originally posted by chuck west
Did this famous half brother sire another well know stud dog ???

Yes he did or at least one time he was well known. Also a well known Grand Son. His mother's name is listed different then Miller's Judy. He like Banjo was singled registered and the owner of the Mama owned both dogs.

Posted by chuck west on 11-09-2012 08:20 PM:

BGathright

quote:
Originally posted by chuck west
I sent you a PM with my cell number .

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