I also hate the use of the word hound.

Blackfist, you do realize that what you hate about the game has been going on for decades? Some owners then had class and respect, but there were plenty owners then that had zero class OR respect for anything.

It seems your longing for yesteryear isn't based in any reality except your perception of what it was like then. It wasn't like that at all. There are still reputable people breeding reputable dogs that have class and respect for their dogs.