tjones3862 3,423 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 SNIPE,S showing his age now hes comeing up to 13 in a handfull of month,s Anyway i, went to my farm over the weekend, with me mate to do a bit of flushing,And stalking snipes mind his all over the place its like haveing a pup again, old age we can not escape it,i have to keep a eye on him all the time, he wud soon get lost,iff he was to go to far on a flush,Having said all this the old lad still never let me down, He tracked 1 what my mate shot, hes as keen now as ever,,but the minds getting old,,The back side of the farm has never bin good for munty,s so i asked the farmer iff i good put some runs in the fence, has these little critter,s dont like jumping,lol all in all hit was more of a trip for snipe,and to spend some time with him,,,, 14 Quote Link to post
Astral 253 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Just like us, the mind and body may begin to fail but the will never dies. Looks like a dog that will want to work till his last breath! Lovely that you still ensure he gets to do what he loves. 1 Quote Link to post
aaron the coursing man 144 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 proper style jim the frying pan on the stick fire Quote Link to post
tjones3862 3,423 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Just like us, the mind and body may begin to fail but the will never dies. Looks like a dog that will want to work till his last breath! Lovely that you still ensure he gets to do what he loves. :thumbs:HE,S ME BEST MATE,, Quote Link to post
FUJI 17,187 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Can't keep an old dog down Jim :-) ..time well spent by the looks of things...ATB Andy Quote Link to post
jamesmc 582 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Its great that he has reached that age....and even better that he still does a bit....atb.... Quote Link to post
birddog 1,354 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 what a belting dog and with the quality of pups he's sired you should be very proud Quote Link to post
LaraCroft 863 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 He looks great for his age - I do love to see the oldies still out and about enjoying themselves. A real credit to you. Quote Link to post
freelance 448 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Cracking stuff Atb Quote Link to post
running addiction 207 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Top job Quote Link to post
poacher28 120 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 sure look like you v enjoyd the old dog jim and he the same, nice to see as you dont see it as much now days old dogs living to good old age and still out and about Quote Link to post
Fitz 14 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Looks like ye had a great day out! The ole dog looks in good shape too Quote Link to post
steve2507 522 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Looks in great shape for his age welldone credit to you pal Quote Link to post
tjones3862 3,423 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) its HARDWORK keeping a old dog fit, the last thing you need his hot summer,s,, were you can not take them out has much you can not break routine they dont bounce back,,,,snipe still gets 4 mile 4 times a week behind the car, and runs it no problem,not to mention good knows how many walks in between,,, but the mind,the sight and deathness. his a diffrent thing,, that out of my hands,,,,,,,,,thanks for comments,,,,,,,, Edited May 20, 2013 by tjones3862 Quote Link to post
Rabbithunter 456 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Old dog still perforning well .. hes a credit to you Quote Link to post
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