not many people dog hunt on this board. plus, there are not many redbone deer hounds. most of our hounds are either foxhound type or beagles. some cross beagles with tree dogs. there are different types just depends on the part of the country your in. in the carolinas and virg. i understand that smaller dogs rule. down here in florida we like leggy foxhounds. i know someone that hunts with just about every breed except redbone..........tony