Considering the utility of this little dog, and that he is so inbred and distinct from other varieties, it is a wonder we never see specimens in the variety classes at our shows, for although truffle hunters do not belong to the exhibiting class, those who do take an interest in shows might have been expected to show the public what this clever and really useful dog is like in the flesh.

They appear to be a dog with a considerable amount of poodle blood in them, with a dash of terrier of some kind. Their work is to find where the truffles lie buried, which demands a keen nose, much perseverance, and considerable intelligence. They are trained to this work, being carefully broken from game, and by their cleverness form the main support of many families.

They average about 141b. or 151b. in weight, and are more agile looking than the pure poodle.

The colour is generally white, black and white, or a grey.

As they do not come under the category of exhibition dogs no scale of points has been drawn up of the breed, their owners being only anxious to develop in them those qualities by which they assist them in their labour without paying regard to external appearance.