Ditto EWO. You are right on. Mr. Teal knew how it was done and kept the strength in the dog. He did pull a dog tight and count on deep gameness to get through the long haul.

Mr. Davis and his combine group had a veterinarian that went to his dog shows. By observing exactly what went on in these show dog events. This Vet developed them a system that allowed a dog to perform wetter and having more back end. Maintaining great power and strength. Yet going at top speed and not running hot. How to save their dogs after a extra rough bout.

V.J. being good friends with the Florida boys. One being a Mr. Mc'Dougal, passed the info on to him. I have mentioned it on some of the other topics.

I have no know how on the correct way to naturally dry out a dog. It is probably to most a lost art. Atlas Brewer and maybe Lonzo Pratt back then besides those Mr. Teal taught. Knew how. Cheers