The Fox And Hounds Great Gidding
Marion Georgi
Registered: Jun 2003
Location: NE Ohio
Posts: 3848 Rock River - Sackett Jr. - HoundsWhat can you tell me about Frank Giddings line of dogs? Has anyone here ever dealt with him? Hunted with him and the dogs?
I ask because I have a double Sackett Jr. bred female and I'm looking to make a cross with her possibly next year. I heard Mr. Giddings has a nice young male coming on, as well as Cord. And so I'm tossing around ideas and even if I don't go this route it would be great to hear more about this line since I have three hounds that go back to the Rock River blood.
Anyone care to share thier thoughts, dealings, anything related to the Rock River line?
(Do Not turn this thread into a "breed her to this dog". I just want to know about Frank Giddings and his line.
Thanks! And if you don't feel like posting just toss me a PM or E-mail!
Laura Bell
Camo...@hotmail.com
Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Central Michigan
Posts: 6540 Frank is a coon hunters coon hunter. I don't know anyone who hunts as hard as Frank. I do not believe that Cord is still at public stud.
I could get on here and go one and on, but I will suggest what I believe Frank would suggest. Take the time to make the trip to Michigan and hunt with him. It will be a worth while trip.
Christy is right the word I have most oftened used to describe Sackett dogs is balance. Some may try to tell you tell are not cold nosed dogs, but most here in Michigan are top track dogs.
Registered: Jun 2003
Location: N.E. Arkansas
Posts: 1042 Cord is an excellent hound. He re-produces himself if not a little better.
Cords offspring that I know have a headfull of sense, not wild eyed and crazy. Start young and HUNT TO PLEASE THEIR OWNERS. They hunt looking for coon, are good tree dogs and are easy to handle.
If you're looking for a dog that will get a mile deep before he puts his nose to the ground looking for scent look elsewhere.
I've heard that Cord is sterile, but don't have personal knowledge about that.
Registered: Feb 2006
Location: Maryland
Posts: 259 Laura
Frank is a tuff man that hunts more than anybody I ever knew, He demands a tuff hound and he keeps tuff hounds. Not much more I can say other than if possible you should take a trip up there and hunt with Frank. You will not only see dogs that can tree coons but you'll be in the woods with a true legend of this sport.
Registered: Dec 2005
Location: wakarusa, indiana
Posts: 3304 frank is really good guy
last i heard cord was sterile from an infection?? not sure but this is wat i heard.
i have a nitech female off cord and have hunted with alot off him, they are all coon treein type.
the young dog he has now is called Max i do believe and is off fletchers jake.
Registered: Sep 2003
Location: tekonsha mich
Posts: 2023 I have hunted with Frank and several of his dogs, he is the hardest hunter I have ever known and he will show you any dog he has at his place. HE is a great guy and willing to help anyone he can. Extremely knowledgeable about hounds and hunting. The best advice is to load up and go hunt with Frank and his dogs and form your own opinion. I have hunted twice with the Max dog he has right now and I really like him. Goodluck and happy hunting.
Registered: Feb 2004
Location: Southern Ontario
Posts: 515 I agree with the other guys,drive to Frank's and go hunting with him, you won't be disappointed. This line is balanced with good mouths and they seem to be very smart. I have a NTCH/2 wins off of Cord and I am well pleased with him. There are 2 females near me out of different dams that are also well balanced and are NTCH. Hope this helps.
Registered: Mar 2007
Location: Twin Lake Mi
Posts: 383 Hunting with FrankI hunt with Frank probably as much as anybody and the Max dog is a COON treeing machine. I have a Sackett Jr bred male dog goes back to Hammering Earl throught Hammering Buckwheat. We have bred some females to both Max and Primer and we will know by late summer what these two will throw. Give Frank a call and come hunt with Max we are still Treeing coon in this weather.
Jeff Eaken
Registered: Feb 2013
Location: Indiana
Posts: 4503 Frank Giddings ....What is Frank hunting and Studding these days ?
I had one direct off Sackett Jr. one time that was a Dandy......
Tim
Registered: Jan 2007
Location: NW Illinois
Posts: 316 Frank is hunting a dog off of Max and my female which has a couple shots of Cord, Arkie,Tuck all Rock River blood. His name is. Max's Rock River Stylish Son. Son has a couple of nite ch on the ground already.
Registered: Feb 2013
Location: Indiana
Posts: 4503 Pictures.....quote:Originally posted by Roger Kloepping
Frank is hunting a dog off of Max and my female which has a couple shots of Cord, Arkie,Tuck all Rock River blood. His name is. Max's Rock River Stylish Son. Son has a couple of nite ch on the ground already.
Roger
You got any pictures of Frank's Dog ?
Haven't seen, talked to Frank in quite awhile. I knew he would still be hunting as long as he was able to...?
Registered: Jan 2007
Location: NW Illinois
Posts: 316 Tim I just thought of it if you go on Facebook and search DOug Mcombs or there's a page C Frank Giddings Legedary Houndsman you can see some pics of him, I will say this he is a good looking sucker.