He did for the longest. The Hard Tack/Carolina Flow dogs could arguably be right up there with the highest of percentages of game dogs produced. CM has always been a private man, and appreciated the private people around him and a lot of his dogs were never 'mentioned' in the magazines/journals. Most of the famous Mims bred dogs were advertised by others. A late night phone call to the man was far more appreciated than mention in a monthly periodical.
When bred to the Redboy studs I never seen or heard of one quitting. Some did not have all the tools to get famous with, or even show with, but you could always pack a lunch because you could count on being there.
The Gabe dog was the deal. Produced some good ones. The Gabe Jr. dog I often wondered about. It was like all of a sudden he was there. I will not discount what is out there, but I have often wondered.
Privacy is a double edged sword. I can't applaud or buy into the stories that are kept in privacy and then discount a dog I have not heard about who has a public record. I pretty much go with, "It is what it is", and let it go from there.
Originally Posted by CYJ
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