I had a pair Chessies when I was station in SW Georgia.
Minimal training and they would bring home 70# deer... eventually gave up the full butcher job for a basic hide off quarter (I kept part 5 for myself)... they were fine with that exchange rate.
Chessies are plenty tough... and I know the breed.
Aussies are plenty nimble, but lean on kill.
Just figured I would ask on the KBD... we own plenty of mountain land in WV... not worried about "neighbors being too close"... just if the breed is smart and tough enough to deal with vermin.
Thanks for the info guys.
If you let them roam on their own without boundaries they will eventually get into trouble. They can cover a lot of ground fast. You may not think your neighbors are close but like many dogs, KBD's could cover a dozen or more miles in an hour or two and be killing Mr. Jessops chickens post haste.
They can make a great family/working dog but you have to commit to the time. It needs to be a working relationship with a four legged family member. Keep them in a kennel all day/night and then turn them loose you'll rep the canine whirlwind.
