Young pups on pigs...

I have seen a 4 month old strike and at 6-7 months was doing better than some dogs I have seen and at 10 months was competing with a top strike dog...didn't matter if there were lots of hogs or a few...and many pups striking pretty well by 7-8 months...

one thing that gets me is that some advertise that this pup has struck 1, 2, or 3 hogs...good ones will strike pretty often...

and if you are fortunate enough to let the pups run then you are blessed...that is the best training a hunting pup can get...but a star is born and he will take to hunting and striking game with very little training...

taking the pups to the woods and turning them out to see who has that natural inclination (the naturals) will get you way ahead in the game...especially if you are breeding towards that perfect dog...well, at least breeding hunting dogs towards that goal...

but some breeds start late and if you have one of these strains then that has to be taken into consideration...we have to be logical as well...