GTTD - The Amazing Little Ann
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The Hound PodCast: Double U Hunting Supply episode 'GTTD - The Amazing Little Ann' dives deep into the extraordinary journey of Willie's Little Ann, a female coonhound who has become a legend in the competitive coon hunting world. Host Steve Fielder interviews the dog’s key handlers—John Strickland, Ashley Oxendine, and Randy Smith—along with a nod to Doug Galbraith, revealing how this remarkable dog, sired by two-time world champion Rackham Willie, rose from a modest beginning to dominate the sport. The conversation highlights the immense dedication, strategic training, and emotional bond behind her success, including John Strickland’s meticulous practice of guiding her back from long runs to improve her finishing ability. Despite multiple high-profile offers—up to $150,000—her owners have refused to sell her, emphasizing that her value transcends money. The episode also explores the broader culture of coon hunting, the importance of partnership and trust among handlers, and the dog’s unique ability to perform consistently across diverse terrains and conditions. With over $402,000 in winnings and victories in major events like the PKC, UKC, and TOC World Hunts, Little Ann stands as a symbol of excellence, heart, and relentless pursuit of greatness in the sport.
Little Ann’s success stems from relentless training, not just natural talent—John Strickland spent over a year teaching her to return from long runs and finish strong.
The dog’s handlers, including John Strickland, Ashley Oxendine, and Randy Smith, emphasize that her value is emotional and relational, not financial—she’s not for sale, no matter the offer.
Her ability to perform in any environment, from swamps to icy waters, proves she’s a true competition dog, not just a 'first strike' or 'babbler' type.
The partnership among the handlers is built on deep trust, shared values, and mutual respect—highlighted by the famous 'I love you' moments between them.
Little Ann’s winning streak is not due to constant travel; she gets significant rest, proving that quality over quantity drives her success.
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Introducing the Legends: The Oxendine-Strickland-Smith Partnership
“We've tried to get Doug Galbraith on the phone today and we've been unsuccessful so far, but he may be hopefully he'll be joining us later.”
The Origin of Little Ann: A Dog Found in a Pen
“At the end of the night, my little book, I keep, you know, Ann with six coons in a den and Scar was two coons, a slick and two dens. And I'm like, yeah, that strike didn't mean very much. Load Ann up in my truck. You know?”
The Science of Success: Training and Data Tracking
“When she gets about a mile, you know, I had it where I could get around on my buggy. And I would let her go about a mile, and I'd get in front of her. And I'd turn her butt around, and I'd send her right back through where she come from.”
The Unstoppable Performer: Ann’s Dominance Across the Nation
“In the first eight minutes, this thing, they're out there tiptoeing on lily pads, these other three. And she has struck this track, drove it across the road 100 feet from us, wham, jammed up an oak tree, and it's over with it. This hunt is over. It's done.”
The Emotional Core: Why She’s Not for Sale
“No amount of money can buy my dog. And I'm like, okay. Don't be calling bullying me around your wallet. Yeah, yeah. That's what he said to me. I didn't even know him, Steve.”
“No amount of money can buy my dog.”
“In the first eight minutes, this thing, they're out there tiptoeing on lily pads, these other three. And she has struck this track, drove it across the road 100 feet from us, wham, jammed up an oak tree, and it's over with it. This hunt is over. It's done.”
“At the end of the night, my little book, I keep, you know, Ann with six coons in a den and Scar was two coons, a slick and two dens. And I'm like, yeah, that strike didn't mean very much. Load Ann up in my truck. You know?”
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Willie's Little Ann
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John Strickland
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Ashley Oxendine
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Randy Smith
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Steve Fielder
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Rackham Willie
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PKC World Championship
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TOC World Hunt
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Doug Galbraith
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UKC World Hunt
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