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			Almost all breeds have their roots in either hunting, herding or protection.  500 years ago... people  didn't have pets too often.  they had tools.
 Today... IMO a lot of dogs have had their instincts bred out of them to make them better pets... or been polluted by backyard breeders.  Or breeders that breed strictly for show.
 
 I think your chances af getting a Jack Russell to hunt are reasonable.  I think your chances of getting a dachund that will are less than reasonable.
 
 If you want a dog that will trail... get a  beagle or a bassett hound and train him to trail what you want.  Reward him for finding the critters you want.  I have had trouble with hounds that trail deer.  I always want to train that OUT of them.
 
 Good luck bro.
 
 Jabba
 
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