ive had a bitch from a young age, my dad brought on and gave to me when i was about 7, she lived until 19, worked until 12, not bad if i say so myself, ive brough on 2 other bitches as i said, one is coming up 8, and will be retiring next year as she has caused injuries with her hard running style, and i have 1 dog which is coming of age, i started him later, and he is a very good dog in my eyes, and i brought a dog on last season and he is coming good, and im bringing another on this season, and youve got my age wrong pal.