The end of one chapter....

[stevemac 445]

Well done to her mate and a long happy retirement. Now what to bring in. more of the same or perhaps an aussie style of running dog. will watch with interest.

good hunting rich

steve

[Stabs 3]

  On 13/10/2010 at 09:31, skycat said:

Here's hoping she enjoys the retirement: do you think that she will?

 

I hope she will Penny. She'll have a few acres to run around and no doubt there'll be the odd rabbit to chase for her. I imagine she'll not get bored with my daughter hangin around too.

[Stabs 3]

  On 13/10/2010 at 09:34, stevemac said:

perhaps an aussie style of running dog

 

[MOO 730]

I am in the same situation C my old bitch is 10 now and has been in semi retirement for a few years now as her son has taken over .....it was hard for me watching the bitch looseing a yard or 2 and was tsraight lined on a few occasions but still had the heart ....she seems to be enjoying the easy life but still comes out every now and again as imo if you totally put them to pasture they fade away .....good luck with the youngster and hope you get as much fun with him as you did with your old bitch

[collie/grey 238]

I have only had to retire one dog (shows my age) But even now i hate it, remembering what she was like as a youngster and watching her give all her heart but not connect.....but she still has a run or two just needs more rest than she used to need, im sure she will enjoy the leisurely life, she definately deserves it! Oh and happy birthday to the youngun!

[Stabs 3]

  On 13/10/2010 at 10:53, MOO said:

I am in the same situation C my old bitch is 10 now and has been in semi retirement for a few years now as her son has taken over .....it was hard for me watching the bitch looseing a yard or 2 and was tsraight lined on a few occasions but still had the heart ....she seems to be enjoying the easy life but still comes out every now and again as imo if you totally put them to pasture they fade away .....good luck with the youngster and hope you get as much fun with him as you did with your old bitch

 

That's exactly right mate...she's still keen, but it's all a bit much these days. Time for the next generation.

[moonlighter 1,164]

Make sure you keep us all posted, on here and on edrd. its good to see other peoples dogs trials and tribulations along the way...many of which we can relate to our own dogs. all the best.

[cúagusgiorraí 57]

She is a real lurcher that one Stabs

 

Incidentally 12 Oct was my greyhound bitch, Cásca, birthday as well, she turned 4. Time flies when you are having fun

 

Lets hope the next generation will be just as good a worker and hunting partner for you.

[Millet 4,497]

Awsome stuff matey,she has been a cracking dog and she deserve's the retierment you are willing to give her.BUT a word of warning these old dog's dont like being left in while the younger generation get took out, ,screaming hab dabs always occur in this neck of the woods and i always end up letting the old fellow tag along,even though he dont nail anything his old brain is still pumping, and if something easy pops up it turns him back into a pupy again.

Cheers

M