i guess a dog can be found in any brand of firearm. my main .45-70 is a pedersoli bodine roller, bought because lonestar is out of business. mighty pleased with that rifle. my other in that caliber is a armi sport (cimarron-chiappa) '74 sharps - bought it new because the price was ridiculously right. so far i have no complaints whatsoever. both rifles now sport lee shaver soule rears and spirit level globe front ends. only handload trap door loads with my cast boolits. life is still good ....