Which breeds were crossed to create the Bennett Hatch Sweater?

The Bennett Hatch Sweater was created by crossing the Bennett Hatch bloodline with the Sweater family of gamefowl.

This cross was designed to combine the distinct strengths of two high-performance lineages:

• The Bennett Hatch Foundation: This line provided the "raw power," relentless drive, and "unshakable will". The Bennett Hatch itself was a refinement of the original McLean Hatch stock, bred specifically by Bob Bennett for a broad-bodied, muscular frame capable of delivering "bone-breaking power".

• The Sweater Contribution: The Sweater family was integrated to add "fire, speed, and cutting precision" to the mix. This lineage brought an offensive edge that complemented the durability and strength of the Hatch base.

According to the sources, the result of this cross was a rooster that many breeders considered the "most complete battle stag" because it could take total control of a fight and finish it with devastating accuracy. While Bob Bennett’s bloodline was powerful on its own, crossing it with the Sweaters transformed it into a more versatile and deadly competitor in the pit.

To better understand this synergy, you can think of the Bennett Hatch as a powerful, high-torque engine and the Sweater bloodline as the high-octane fuel and aerodynamic design that allows that power to be delivered with maximum speed and precision.