My bitch is around 8 and still out often.. I say around 8 as I had her when she was 2 cos the boy said she was no good and kept being sick in the car and wasnt exactly sure when she was born.. . 8 months later she was catching rabbits for fun... had a night out with a guy who knew the dog before had it and he couldn't beleave it was the same dog lol....... she is injured at the moment but she'll be back out soon.....