I found the desire for the kill has diminished, my dogs were primarily lamp dogs and working with the terriers. All about catching as much as possible. I enjoy mooching more these days, watching the whippet hunt up and find. The kill is secondary.
No idea what working to the sling means bud, and I've seen terriers nail a hare off the seat. 3/3 on moors I can believe. GUARANTEED 3/3 on open land is a pretty strong statement.
Why do you reckon a spaniel pup is worth more than a decent lurcher? Unlucky with the cesarian, but that could happen with any dog. Ok docking is an extra cost, but it doesn't cost more to rear a spaniel pup than a lurcher.
Hope she gets better Phil. If you want to bring her down here for a break in sunny Cornwall, you're welcome to stay in our annexe any time mate.
Chin up.
Yer quoting yourself again bill ya mad man. ?
Loving the way you keep posting a rant then coming back when you've thought of another. Which is the same one. ?
Calm yerself down man, you'll hurt yourself.