From someone who is wet behind the ears still I'd say don't go buying a whole bunch of puppies yet. If you have plenty of friends who hunt as often as you'd like to you might be alright getting a dog or two that is ready to start and hunting behind their dogs. If not take the time and $$$$ to buy you a dog finding his own hogs already. A good dog usually costs a fortune but raising 346 puppies till you get one you like ain't cheap either.
Just what I think though.
Hit the nail on the head josh.