wkfii
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quote: Originally posted by terry willford
I put that pedigree out there because its what I got, I personaly feel that yes it is strong finley river breeding. Many people dont realize that the Wessels Casey dog was line bred Finley River. Having hunted with Casey alot I can assure you he was one heck of a hound. Now Pac-Man, some will dispute his pedigree and only Mr. Bellar knows for sure but going off of memory doesnt he go back to Kentucky River Jack? Wasnt Crossroads Killer a grandson of F.R. Chief? Im not up on River Bend Flag I think he went back to Normans Coon Stopper, and thats about all I know. This dog could just as easily be called R.B. Flag bred too I suppose or Merchant bred as he goes back to Barney several times. wkfii poses a good question as to what is considered Finley River breeding? Is Lonnie Mears and John Monroe the only authorities on Finley River Hounds, while I admire what Lonnie has done I know for sure he wouldnt own my dog as he doesnt have the conformation for showing. But John Monroe is advertising a grandson to Finley Boone at stud, my dog is also a grandson to old Boone. So you be the judge, I got big shoulders and can take the critisizm. Thanks
I guess you heard about Pac-Man too. I was not sure how closely held that information was or whether it is in fact accurate.
I guess I am trying to make two points. A fair amount of the detractors fail to realize that Finley River breeding is either significant or substantial in their hounds' breeding. Probably in most cases that Finley breeding is driving the hunting ability of the particular hound in question. Another label is just being slapped on what they have.
I have one little gyp that is loaded with Finley River breeding, but she also has one Lipper line and one Sackett line. She is very rough coated and small. Looks old syle in every fashion. I don't know that I consider her Finley River bred. She is for sure influenced by those lines, but I am not sure that I would call her that.
I guess I have another question (l0l), what do you consider Finley River bred in the first place?
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