When you least expect it

[white van man 3,186]

So had a run of bad luck lately. End of last season Blue had a really nasty injury. We were out hunting and he came back with a bad cut at the top of his left leg. Lots of visits to the vets and 3 months rest and he came good. Really thought  this was going to be our season and I have been putting in a fair bit of time with him. He’s picked up the usual knocks along the way but has always got over it. He’s a tough dog and I really like the way he works. 

Anyway......yesterday I took him for a little walk just to get a bit of fresh air. Walking up the side of the river and just about getting  back to the van he stopped dead in his tracks and I could see blood spraying everywhere. Someone had been camping out and there was smashed glass all over the bank. Totally wasn’t expecting it. It took me nearly 20 mins to slow the bleed and finally someone else came to help so I could drive to the nearest vets. Vet just called and the glass has gone through some of the blood vessels and cut through a couple of tendons. Bad enough if we would have been hunting, but to do this on a walk and it’s all down to people with no respect for the countryside. He’s never going to be right again and should have had his best working years ahead of him.

Without a first aid kit to stop the bleeding I think he would have been a gonner. 

So I was looking out for a pup anyway but I will definitely be looking now. I might have one lined up but don’t want to have all my eggs in one basket in case the bitch doesn’t take. If anyone knows of a breeding happening then please let me know. I’m looking for an all rounder 24-26 TTS. Lurcher to lurcher or something collie/deer. I will know when I see the right litter. I would consider taking on something up to a year old. The dog will be used for lamping and working up in the hills and to bushers.

Thanks in advance 

[Saltmoon 2,208]

Bad news mate feel for you some people just don't give a shit and have no consideration for anyone else it's disgusting. There was an 18 month old bitch on another thread looked a real handy type maybe pm that fella? 

[Saltmoon 2,208]

Foxpack2 is the man may not be up your street 

[Daniel cain 42,804]

gutted for you geth mate....foxpack got a smart bitch ready made,drop him a pmif I hear of anything I let you know.atb sean

[Allan P 1,126]

Bad news, always seems to happens to the good ones. Blue is a cracking dog from what I saw of him hope you get sorted out soon. 

[shaaark 10,114]

Like the guys above have said, gutted for you. Happened to me about 10 years ago, and to my lad's whippet about six weeks ago. Brainless, clueless c**ts. Hope you get sorted

[white van man 3,186]

1 hour ago, Saltmoon said:

Foxpack2 is the man may not be up your street 

Messaged him cheers. She’s a great looking bitch and one of my mates is interested. She’s not for me though. 

 

[white van man 3,186]

1 hour ago, Allan P said:

Bad news, always seems to happens to the good ones. Blue is a cracking dog from what I saw of him hope you get sorted out soon. 

Cheers Allan. It was up at Meldon. Exactly where we walked out. All the easy to get to spots on Dartmoor are getting the same. Park up, dump their crap and no respect for others. 

[white van man 3,186]

Thanks all for the comments.

[socks 32,253]

What a fukcer I’ve sent your man a message to ask what the score is with that bitch

[forest of dean redneck 11,183]

Oh that’s shit news hope blue recovers well enough to work again .always liked him looked classy even as a pup.

[Phil Lloyd 10,736]

So sorry to hear that terrible news Geth...

When I had a walk out with Blue, it was obvious that he was going to be a superb working dog...

Always happens to the best jukels,...in fact, over the years, I cannot ever remember losing, a non-achiever,..it always seems to be the good'un's that cop it. 

 Yours was a terrible waste, and as you so rightly say an unnecessary, wasteful thing...

 Bad luck to the glass breaking c^nts

[white van man 3,186]

Vets done a decent job by the sounds of it. She said he will recover ok and might be good for the odd run. Time will tell. As long as he can tag along for a walk then I’m happy.

[JAE B 513]

Shame that mate hope you get better luck in the future 

[dytkos 17,534]

Gutted for you mate, seen that dog come on for you over the last few years and really like him, hope all goes well and he can resume his place in the team without any more probs.

Cheers, D.