Time for a new dog

[El General]

If I was going to buy a dog for blood tracking, I wouldn't buy a lab. But, you can train any sporting breed to track blood though their ability will vary.

[El General]

Lacys aren't the best but they can be good and so can labs. It's not so much the nose is all the other facors that make an excellent tracker. Stamina, speed, deep nose and grit. Labs lack quite a bit to be high up on the tracking list

What are the best?

[Jimbo Rambo]

You can not beat a "spoiled rotten yellow lab". My Rosie BeBe is 9 and has been blood tracking deer for 7 years and is a family member. Faithful as the day is long.

[adam_p]

Labs are fine for trailing. If it were me I'd look at the english labs, but that is just personal preference.

[Trailerman3]

My cousins lab just had 10 yesterday pm me if interested I'll get you a number for him.

[jctex81]

Good luck..I am nearing these same decisions..my current dog is 13 and Im considering getting a pup for her to mentor before she is gone...she actually has no health issues and no signs physical limitations...just likes to sleep alot...lol..thinking about a female Lacy

["DOC"]

Certainly a very personal decision. I've always likes just an "Ol Dog".
I have a Black Lab, Akita mix. He is a rescue.
Mother was the Lab and dad the Akita....Jake has a Lab disposition and the Akita's drive/determination.
Guess my point is a good Ol rescue, pound dog might fill the bill.
Jake is an Outstanding tracking dog, took to it naturally.
If the deer is dead Jake WILL find it. If it's not dead he might catch it.

He is also Head of ranch security and takes it seriously but is the gentlest
most good natured dog around when you are a friend.

Good Luck in your Quest...........