One dog can be the very best. ('Beware the man with one dog'), my late grandfathers words, Les Knight, with respect to dog trialling. It's true with dogs in general as is my experience with pig dogs.
I run three as if I have some bad luck i am not loosing everything and I don't need to start from the beginning.
Do you want a bitch or a dog pup or a half age dog to begin with?
I may be able to help, where are you based?
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