The Ellerslie Camperdown Hounds are pure English. John had drafted extensively from the great Captain Brian E. Fanshawe s ST line of English hounds and bred them to older types of English hounds that had become native to Australia. Goold s hounds proved to be lightening fast, with excellent nose and cry. The morning of our first hunt we were filled with excitement and great expectations. John was very upbeat and promised excellent sport.
Most huntsmen usually are a little apprehensive when guests are hunting.
Not John, no excuses we were going to have an excellent day. No talk about how the wind, fog, blue bird sky, or any other scenting condition might impede our hunting. John s confidence is hard to believe and he is an extremely caring and sensitive person. The country around Camperdown was gorgeous. Large flat lands with a few trees and some small swamp grass coverts.