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[shaaark 10,881]

1 hour ago, DIDO.1 said:

Don't look like she needs over a grand spending on her along with IV antibiotics does she

I do like these border terriers. 

[dogmandont 9,846]

2 hours ago, NEWKID said:

We had a real good one down here mate, followed the local beagle packs... Could ring her anytime of night.. sadly she died a few years back, not found anyone like her since tbh, really was into working dogs, she kept lurchers and a couple of terriers as well .

They are the ones that working dog lads need but sadly are becoming far to rare, just another thing that won't continue unfortunately. 

In a way I'm glad I'm all but done with any kind of serious dog work, felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders and I'm almost ashamed to admit that but just wasn't enjoying it anymore, absolutely loved the dogs and working them but the bollox that goes along with it nowadays was taking the fun out it, took a while to admit to myself and say I've had enough but I'm sure a lot of lads go through a similar experience. 

Anyway sorry about the rant kev, waffled on a bit there. Lol. 

[shaaark 10,881]

1 minute ago, dogmandont said:

They are the ones that working dog lads need but sadly are becoming far to rare, just another thing that won't continue unfortunately. 

In a way I'm glad I'm all but done with any kind of serious dog work, felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders and I'm almost ashamed to admit that but just wasn't enjoying it anymore, absolutely loved the dogs and working them but the bollox that goes along with it nowadays was taking the fun out it, took a while to admit to myself and say I've had enough but I'm sure a lot of lads go through a similar experience. 

Anyway sorry about the rant kev, waffled on a bit there. Lol. 

Sound post that, mate.  And one which I'm sure resonates with many of us on here. 

[NEWKID 27,277]

1 hour ago, dogmandont said:

They are the ones that working dog lads need but sadly are becoming far to rare, just another thing that won't continue unfortunately. 

In a way I'm glad I'm all but done with any kind of serious dog work, felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders and I'm almost ashamed to admit that but just wasn't enjoying it anymore, absolutely loved the dogs and working them but the bollox that goes along with it nowadays was taking the fun out it, took a while to admit to myself and say I've had enough but I'm sure a lot of lads go through a similar experience. 

Anyway sorry about the rant kev, waffled on a bit there. Lol. 

My big dog is 9 this year, the little lurcher is 14, got 4 ferrets still .. don't know what next, I think I'd struggle not having a running dog about, but dont think itll be another big un... 

[dogmandont 9,846]

22 minutes ago, NEWKID said:

My big dog is 9 this year, the little lurcher is 14, got 4 ferrets still .. don't know what next, I think I'd struggle not having a running dog about, but dont think itll be another big un... 

I'll get myself a little mongrely type lurcher some time in the future more as a companion than a worker if it does a bit it'll be bonus but I'll not be putting no pressure on either of us. Lol. 

For now it's just me and the kids fat whippet for company on our walks which will do for while. 

Edited April 26, 2024 by dogmandont

[dogmandont 9,846]

1 hour ago, shaaark said:

Sound post that, mate.  And one which I'm sure resonates with many of us on here. 

I've no doubt it does and I've nothing but the upmost respect for any lads still doing plenty it just got all a bit to claustrophobic for me.

[Franks dad 874]

13 hours ago, Greyman said:

That’s my cure for athletes foot works a treat 

Never had it , but then I’m not much of an athletic type … 

[gnipper 6,509]

How is she doing now DIDO.1? 

[DIDO.1 22,844]

19 minutes ago, gnipper said:

How is she doing now DIDO.1? 

Absolutely fine....in season, so got to decide if we are bothering with pups asap, if not will get her done this time 

[gnipper 6,509]

13 minutes ago, DIDO.1 said:

Absolutely fine....in season, so got to decide if we are bothering with pups asap, if not will get her done this time 

My friend has a nice proven dog there if you do decide

[DIDO.1 22,844]

12 minutes ago, gnipper said:

My friend has a nice proven dog there if you do decide

She's kept in the house and it's hard work having pup's inside, that's what puts me off. And the risk of em getting pinched outside 

[gnipper 6,509]

21 minutes ago, DIDO.1 said:

She's kept in the house and it's hard work having pup's inside, that's what puts me off. And the risk of em getting pinched outside 

Plenty of room in that big shed of yours. It's nice experience having pups but your sick of the little buggers by 7 weeks. How many would Mrs dido keep back too

[DIDO.1 22,844]

4 minutes ago, gnipper said:

Plenty of room in that big shed of yours. It's nice experience having pups but your sick of the little buggers by 7 weeks. How many would Mrs dido keep back too

That's the main issue really....

If I had another I think I'll have a lab pup. I don't really have any work for these even ratting. Our house is to small to have a lab in as well so I'll try and put her off for now

[gnipper 6,509]

I nearly went along the lab route too, I wish I had sometimes with this mental bugger being a pain in the arse but I think the spaniels more useful to me for bushing etc.

[DIDO.1 22,844]

Just now, gnipper said:

I nearly went along the lab route too, I wish I had sometimes with this mental bugger being a pain in the arse but I think the spaniels more useful to me for bushing etc.

Labs are born half trained spaniels die have trained. 

Borders never have an ounce of training