Buying an already trained dog or a puppy? Where to go to buy an already trained dog? And is a mixed breed dog okay? Here are the answers
Male or Female? the Truffle Hunting Dog Dilemma
If you want to go truffle hunting, having a truffle hunting dog, among other things, it is also required by law. There are those who prefer to adopt a dog that is already a few years old, studying its character at the kennel.
But there is also a multitude of truffle hunters that prefer a trainable puppy,to understand which one may be the most suitable the truffle hunter approaches the litter with a truffle in its pocket to see which ones are ready to smell and to approach the truffle.
We have seen how some breeds are better than others when approaching truffle huntingbut mixed breed can also be suitable. They’re better equipped to deal with discomfort and fatigue resulting from truffle hunting. The best mixed-breed truffle hunting dogs are mixed with a Pointer or with a Bracco or Lagotto. Of course, to save yourself the effort of training, you can choose an adult dog already trained by an expert.
It is not difficult to do a search, there are plenty of online ads for truffle hunting dogs. Beware of scams: those who decide to sell a truffle hunting dog, often do so because they are not satisfied enough with the dog they’re trying to sell. There are then many dog farms that sell trained dogs for truffle hunting or professionals who sell puppies born from already trained dogs.
Female dog: why it's better
If truffle hunters have to decide between a male dog and a female dog they usually choose the latter. Here’s the reason why. A male dog is usually more easily distracted from the surrounding environment, noises and smells, especially those of other dogs, and tends to mark his territory. The female, from this point of view, is the best choice. But there are also ‘cons’ in this case: a female dog will be in heat twice a year and on those days it can’t go truffle hunting.
Whatever the choice is, having a well-trained truffle hunting dog is always better. Dogs are enthusiastic, always positive and full of energy. Going out with them becomes a relaxing and fun activity, even if you go to work, that is, truffle hunting. Dogs are very intelligent animals and watching them improve from year to year, becoming more experienced and astute can only be a good choice for you.
