Where in the hell did that thought come from? If you use fresh puppies, you have to use a stinger hook braided to their tale. Too many short biters other wise. Chocolate toy poodles work best, as their fur is more bouyant, but baby bassets work good too, as their ears create more wake. Either way, they are only good for about a dozen casts, so you need to bring the whole litter for a full day of fishing. Sorry I got demented. peace