ive owned bluetick for overy 25 years ran them on coon/bear/fox/ coyotes its your preference what u want to hunt. is the pup line bred out crossed or back yard hounds. all could make awsome hunting compianions.the trick is time an patience u need to start the pup like a kidden gardner then move slowly.dont start out graduating because u be upset an if that pup is bred right he will teach u more then u no