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Any breed of hog dog should be able to be both family pet/ companion and hog dog. Some people have different opinions of how handling a dog as a pet can effect the dogs hunting performance. I would argue that it depends on the dog. I have dogs that are both pets and hunting dogs, and I have dogs that are only hunting dogs.
I just know of a fella that does not allow his friends or family near his pens.I thought that that was kinda odd,but then I have only messed with Labs & Beagles so I figured maybe it was just a hog dog thing.Now I find out -thats just his preference.
