Ratreeper 441 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 I know i am a nob for making this thread when i am not out working dogs everyday, but is it me or doesn't any f****r keep there dogs for more than a season? People are selling dogs on this site because they 'have too many' how can you get into a situation when you have too many by accident, you don't buy 5 when you can keep 3. I know there are genuine reasons, and we can all accept that and its sad when it happens. But i buy a dog for life. If you buy a dog and its not up to scratch, whos fault is that? Do your research when buying a dog, and if you move it on be honest about it none of this 100% worker, excuse excuse excuse. Just annoyed, working at a rescue shelter really makes you feel for the unwanted dogs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deputydog 68 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 i keep my lurchers till the end of their life a few i have parted with when they havent been the dog for me i just put to sleep my old bitch that was bred by me when i was 13 she was put to sleep 7 months ago at the age of 14 cos her back legs had packed up on her Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 For there natural life , possibly why i have had so few dogs in my adult life Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kennyboy 1 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Was born with a dog at my side. Snowy was born the same day as myself in the same house. He was like a brother to me tho he could never understand why I couldn't catch the rabbits. He was killed by wolves when I was 7. Never forget him. Moved to N.Ireland at the start of the Troubles and was givin a stray by my uncle. Tempermental bitch, but arnt they all. She had 2 pups. 1 got on the road and died. The other was my best friend and companion for his life. Ripped the heart from me when he had to go. Still get teary thinking about it. Got kids now. Thought i'd start them off with a wee Jack Russell. Great wee dog. Funny,happy, full of life. The kids loved him and he loved them. Somebody in the neighbourhood decided to cull the dogs. Friend owns a kennels said it was poisoned. The vet said it was an overdose of worm tablets. I took his word, i'm no expert. Broke my heart as we buried him at the bottom of the garden. Kids cryin their wee hearts out. Not ashamed to say I cried like a baby later, when the kids where in bed. So to answer your question, Average time you keep a dog? Till death do us part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polecat 1 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 life or till they pass on to pastors new Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SEAN3513 7 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 one at a time..........and for he/shes life. dont expect any puppy pedlers to reply..........it aint gonna happen cheers sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muirheadman 0 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 For life Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Catcher 1 639 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 For Life Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottishlass 57 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 We have terriers and border collies. The terriers stay with me for life as so does most of the collies. The collies are for my husband who is a farm manager.We dont often breed our own collies but sometimes we do and some dogs turn out to be non workers and if possible i will try to find the dogs that have turned out useless a pet home but if i cant find a pet home they stay forever. Few monrhs ago i was given 2 adult collies who worked but there owner could no longer look after i gave one to my dad and one to the hubby but the one my hubby got only works for women i have always wanted my owner worker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rabitin girl 16 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 For Life Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lurchers&terriers Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 I have 3 dogs now i they will be with me until death unless the future has other plans. in the past iv had to sell dogs on or give them to friends or family because of reasons out of my control. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad al 146 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Five words in repy to "how long":- "Til Death Do Us Part" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,740 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 If they perform how I want them to they stay, if they dont they go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 For life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Depends on what cross is doing well at the shows, i'll keep them for show season........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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