Hunting Dog Under 25lbs

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Hi there - looking for a small pup suitable for hunting. Loyal lookout, stamina, and potentially blood tracking, don’t necessarily need a retriever as I hunt larger game most often.

I have an amazing Aussie who’s getting up in age and I want her to help teach a young one. I can spot game, tell her to stay, walk 100 yds, shoot, and she’ll remain in her spot until I recall. She’s also very protective. I like having a partner on “solo” backcountry hunts/camping.

Only thing is that she can’t travel with me on flights because of her size.

Is there a smart hunting breed that will be under #25? Jags seem like too much because I have 2 cats. Looking at Boykins or Jack Russel’s right now.

OP it’s been about half a year since you first started this thread. Did you end up with a new pup or make a decision on a breed?

As you know Aussies are great dogs. If that what you know and like, have you considered getting a mini-Aussie? We have a mini female and she is about 30 lbs. if I had to fly with her I’d let her on high school wrestler regimen and make her cut weight LOL.

Alternatively, I just found out about toy Aussies. Not sure I’d want a “toy”anything, but if I had certain restrictions, I’d would not worry about the stigma and get a toy Aussie.

Interestingly enough, I saw my first toy Aussie in the airport a couple of weeks ago coming back from a hunting trip. I think it’s name was Buster, if I remember correctly. The lady said it was a puppy and would get a bigger. Good thing my wife wasn’t with me, she would have been trying to negotiate a price to buy the dog off the owner, or already had a breeder lined up before the plane touched down.