That is sort of my point about successful people. Back then the best used what was current and what was available. Todays guy does the same. If yesterday's successful guy could compete with today's successful guy he would figure out the why's and what fors and be successful in this era as well.

The difference in the two is the advances in science with feed and supplementation, especially supplementation. The successful dog man will take advantage of everything out there regardless of his generation.

EWO



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The best dogman I personally know said the exact same thing about 2 weeks ago about his conditioning methods.

I think EWO said it right. Top dogmen of yesterday would be top dogmen of today as well.

However, I do NOT believe the conditioning methods of 50 years ago can compete with today's dogs. Just look at pictures. Dogs were conditioned for marathon fights, therefore, you got marathon fights. Dogs are brought in much stronger now days compared to way back then. Thus, not as many multi-hour matches.