Pops I thought it was illegal to hunt deer with dogs here in the us? I know I've seen deer hurt by a poor shot and then tracked with a dog (deer swam the Chattahoochee and got away in the end, but the dog tracked for a good two miles, I got to handle the dog, it was pretty awesome) but I thought actually running them with bay or catch dogs was illegal. I'd be very very interested in doing that if its not.
My favorite hound in the world is a black and tan coonhound named Cali. She is so awesome and full of win itits ridiculous. She's not like a hound at all, except for the bay, lol, she's like a border collie in a coonhound body. Sticks close to her owners, is very smart and responsive, incredibly willing to please and sweeter than sugar.
I love beagles, but God love them I could not have one. They're hilarious little dogs though.
I'm partial to Borzoi, greyhounds, whippets, have only met one iggy I liked though. No bloodhounds please. In fact, most scent hounds I'm not a fan of. I love their hound dog looks, but the independent streak is a bit much. I like clingy dogs lol.