I wouldn't start catching with him in the woods until he's a year old and his teeth are set. But you can start him now in controlled situations to get him catching.
x2 starting them is fine as soon as they show the want to or desire in a controlled situation. I like waiting until a yr to use them in the woods but b/c i am not as wise or patiant as mike and others if I have another seasoned bulldog in he woods I will tote mine around tao get them used to crossing creeks, briars and to kow what a bay is then send them in behind the primary cd. Whatever works.......I ust took my 10 mo. old last night to a new spot with vinny's cd and didnt vest her up b/c it was so hot and we were hunting at 4p.m to scout the spot for the fist time in day light. And of coarse the first boar we get on is a dog wrecker with big tusks....thank God it didnt know how to use them we got him legged real quick as well
