to old

[tyson666 11]

was just thinking everyone is always on about dogs being to young to start work... can a dog be to old to start? obvisouly a dog on its death bed is no good but would one about 8 or 9 be any good to start with? also what the oldest anyone has ever started a dog? cheers for any replys atb tyson

[charlie boy 85]

was just thinking everyone is always on about dogs being to young to start work... can a dog be to old to start? obvisouly a dog on its death bed is no good but would one about 8 or 9 be any good to start with? also what the oldest anyone has ever started a dog? cheers for any replys atb tyson

 

 

i started my dog bruno when he was 34years old he didnt last 3 rounds with tyson

[lurcherman 28]

good post like to hear the comments (cant teach a old dog new tricks) lets see if thats true eh?

[Hannah4181 260]

Having brought a lurcher and started him last season, he's now coming up 2.5 years old. My older bitch which isn't even a lurcher, DalmationXBeardy . . . . she's 6 years old, and was getting very interested in my late night trips out with the lurcher, i took her out to try her and she loved it! Averages only about a 1 out of 5 catch rate, but has a ball and took to it instantly, may be the collie brains coming through though. She competes at all sorts of dog sports and i've found letting her have a few runs on the lamp is excellent at adding to her fitness regime, plus a bit of fun in a different area for her. :thumbs:

[iceman001979 1,316]

Never heard off a dog starting so late but now off few still working at 8 9 but not to much few runs here and there but dog still wants hunt will why not let it IMOA

[charlie boy 85]

starting a dog off at 8 or 9 years old what aload of nonsence and a waste of time , like asking peggy mitchell to run the 100meters pointless

[CarraghsGem 92]

my parson bitch has taken up bushing rabbits with a vengence at 6 + 1/2

shes now 8 and going strong! but then shes always been well kept;- lived a life of luxury

she doesnt look her age though, or act it!

[jake824 517]

Never heard off a dog starting so late but now off few still working at 8 9 but not to much few runs here and there but dog still wants hunt will why not let it IMOA

my 5/8 x 3/8 is 8 or more now and he ll still run behind the quad all day when following the hounds or will lamp or still work with the terriers. i think as long as they ve been kept fit they ll still perform in later years for you.

[charlie boy 85]

Never heard off a dog starting so late but now off few still working at 8 9 but not to much few runs here and there but dog still wants hunt will why not let it IMOA

my 5/8 x 3/8 is 8 or more now and he ll still run behind the quad all day when following the hounds or will lamp or still work with the terriers. i think as long as they ve been kept fit they ll still perform in later years for you.

 

 

the advantages over a young agile dog is zero. different your dog has reached that age so its a natural progression , but imagine starting him off at 9year old

[tyson666 11]

thanks for the replys

[charlie boy 85]

no problems iron mike