Every houndsman has faced it sooner or later—the difficult decision of what to do with a dog that just isn't making the cut.

In this episode of Free Castin', we tackle one of the most controversial topics in the hound world: When is it time to cull a hound? We discuss what culling really means, the importance of being honest about a dog's ability, and how these decisions impact breeding programs, hunting success, and the future of hound hunting.

We also dive into questions every serious houndsman has wrestled with:

• How long should you give a young dog to prove itself?
• What faults are deal breakers?
• Are we keeping too many average dogs?
• Does emotion get in the way of making the right decision?
• Have modern breeding practices lowered our standards?

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