Tightline
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Registered: Feb 2004
Location: East Texas = Polk County
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Re: You are correct...
quote: Originally posted by Tracey Jones
I'm a die hard Plott man. I don't always appreciate the attitude that seems to be behind some posts like this but the truth represented is still true. Walkers are the dominate breed and their success is undeniable in the Nite hunts.
In fact I do appreciate posts like this one to a certain degree for one main reason: Hopefully it will fuel the flame in other non-Walkers breeds to step it up a notch. When a Walker man goes to a large hunt (Autumn Oaks, the World, etc.) he knows that he probably has to win the whole hunt to get his breed trophy. Non-Walker breed hunters know they can often get their breed trophy just by winning a cast and sometimes (especially Plotts hunters) can get their breed trophy by just showing up. I believe the high level of competiton within the Walker breed helps them to excel at the Nite hunts.
I can't speak for all Plott hunters and truthfully many of them have done more with their dogs than I may ever do. However, we must be willing to admit that our breed is a laughing stock to many in the Nite hunt circles. Instead of crying, whinning, or making % excuses, etc. I think we should allow the ridicule of others to stir us to do better as a breed.
So thanks for the criticism - we need it!
The one thing each of you should consider though is this: While you are criticizing non-Walker breeds you might look to see if one of your Walkers is winning the big ones. If not your dog isnt doing any better than my Plott.
Respectfully,
Tracey Jones
sweet music to my ears, well put
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