I started this thread so I may as well put my two cent in it! I've only been in these dogs for 14 years and when I came on the scene the game was at its peak, it was no longer a regional or national thing it had reached global status. You had American dogs competing in all corners of the globe. Even though they came from over seas in the first place I hope you get my drift.
With that said if the game had stayed "local" I'd say carver or Boudreaux. But since it didn't and from what I've seen as far as many different yards based off of one breeder it'd have to be Pat Patrick for me.