Here's my 2 cents, For me training was one of the absolute easiest things I done. All I did was take my dog with me to every single stand all year long. My pup was on her first stand at 7 weeks old. Granted she didn't do anything but sleep, she was there. Other than that I did nothing but hang out with her constantly. I took her to the store with me in the truck even if it was a 2 min trip, she went. Till this day she still goes everywhere with me. And I can honestly say I don't have to tell her much of anything. She just knows what to do and when to do it. Personally I don't worry about bloodlines and such. When I pick out a pup, I want the one that shows the most interest in me. That's all I look for. Other than that I just treat them like a good friend and also give them a lot of exercise. I've found when u try to force a dog to be what u think it needs to be, it often turns out not as well as if u will just let the dog be who it wants to be. Nothing can replace time spent with it. BMC are great dogs. Get one, and have fun.
Within a couple years you will kick yourself for not getting one sooner. Personally I think hunting in general is so much more enjoyable with a dog regardless of the prey.
