Myself and a mate have 2 couple of beagles and 1 couple of harriers between us. We both hunt mounted with foxhounds as well, but hearing your own in cry is something else.
It comes down to each persons definition of sport balanced with the landowners requirment for pest control I think. I wouldnt shoot one but some need shooting.
Thanks for the replies. Im fascinated with the idea of a couple in my mixed pack to be honest. Finding workers might not be easy? English bassets a bit like foxhounds not given away/sold outside of established packs perhaps. Like the griffons though so might be an option.
Does anybody use bassets/ their crosses for bushing? We tried a beagle but hard to keep up with on foot as it would run on a lot, perhaps a basset easier to keep with?
I havnt done, once ive paid my subscription down here I cant afford it! I do fancy coming up North Cornwall for a moorland day though, bit of a change. I know a couple of lads who whip in for them.