I hear what you are saying Tomo, but Boxer and Dane are probably put into a few mixes not for their hunting ability, more for their propensity to hang onto things. Having said that, the traditional dogs used a while back were Cattle/Bully or Bully/Boxer. Boxer seemingly have suprisingly good noses so it seems. My best mate (FJager on here) lives in cattle country and on the land we hunt there's an old boy who uses a Kelpie/Cattle cross and a Blue Heeler. The Kelpie/Cattle dog is something to behold....a truly amazing cattle dog. I'm a big fan of Kelpies and ACD and I'm lucky enough to be aroun