Cat hunters

[BlacktailStalker]

Looking for some good info.

-What breed(s) do you run and why ? Oviously different breeds will offer different qualities and hunt differently, some suited better to different conditions etc etc, looking for your insights on that kind of stuff.

-Whats the advantage to running X number of males to females ratio etc or is it strictly about whether its a good dog or not? (besides breeding issues, reasons)

-What is the cats ass reciever/collar system?
(The maxima systems look top grade and I just saw a Garmin GPS unit that shows you exactly where the hounds are on the screen, allowing you to have up to 12 collars on it)

-Any other equipment you feel is crucial or very useful?

-Post pictures of your runs or how you keep your dogs(we've got a good plan but the more ideas the better)

-Any info a guy wishes he knew before, that helped lower the learning curve? (Ive been before, just never had my own)

We've got one good hound coming a bit on the less experienced (maybe 10 cats, 2.5 years old) side but shows major potential and we want 2 more probably.
I'm sure you hear this often "I want a good one" and yes I know those ones dont come free.
Who's reputable for good hounds or supplying a contact?
We have a guy who knows someone with like 15 or so in 100 mile that we could get one or possibly two from but I worry may just end up being his 2 worst dogs or something. This is kind of a last resort.

Much appreciated.