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Ryan, Wapiti...
In Germany (other pats of Europe as well) it's not only the versatile breeds that are taught/utilized in blood tracking, but a whole range of other breeds known as earth dogs and naturally blood hounds. In fact, a versatile breed is not required to be taught 'big game' blood tracking to become 'certified' as those other breeds are (much like NAVHDA of course), simply because not all owners/hunters hunt big game.
It's amazing to attend those 'tracking' competions/trials in Europe. Huge hounds squaring off against daschounds and little terriers... The most tenacious (and most aggressive) dog I ever witnessed work was a German Hunting Terrier (black and tan jack russell in size and appearance). They would rather die than give up on a kill.
I agree with you guys wholeheartedly in endorsing the use of these dogs to be utilzed in tracking wounded game. Too bad Sustainable Resources can't see it that way.