the best hound i have ever owned is my 14 year old B&T.. he is as honest of a hound as i have ever seen.. there is no give up in him!! My second favor was a Bluetick/Walker Cross.. Jojo... he was following in Old dans foot prints.. he passed away at 7 years of age.. from a stroke.. He was a good hound for the chase and hard tree hound. He was also wonderful in the culverts... sure do miss him! I raise B&T now and own one walker... all are good hounds.. just not the same as Jojo!! Old Dan is still going strong!!