First of all it is good to remember that there are no regulated breeds for truffle hunting, by law any dog can be used. But there are undoubtedly some races that are more suitable than others, either because they have a more developed sense of smell, or because they are more suitable for training or because they are tireless and resistant. First of all, the Lagotto Romagnolo, true wizard of the search, obedient and also suitable for less expert truffle hunters. Other breeds indicated for this activity are: the Cocker Spaniel, the Spinone, the Jack Russel and the timeless Pointer and Bracco. These last ones are decidedly more stubborn and it is more difficult to train them because they are easily distracted; but once they are ready, they are perhaps the most proficient of all. However, the overwhelming majority of truffle hunters have a mixed truffle dog, according to the local opinion they would be the best; in Piedmontese dialect they are called taboj (pronounced: "tabui"), and they are absolutely faithful. In any case it is worth stressing the fact that each dog is different from the other, even within the same litter, and therefore each one is unique and with different character.