My bitch was 4 years old when I bought her,I was lucky I.M.O. to get her and am very pleased with her work in the field.Anyone interested in a pup can see this bitch hunt if they wish,I have to be honest and say that when Ruby is too old for work I will probably get another pure kelpie to continue with while she retires,maybe breed a litter of pure kelpie's from her in the future who know's.I will say that as an allround hunting partner she is excellent and although she lacks the speed to catch rabbits in a straight sprint she makes up for this in other ways