Beardies and Kelpies

[Neal 1,784]

Thanks shaaark. I think it's because I spent my early years with a garden full of working terriers that put me off.

I did own one once (well 3/4 bedlington, fell, lakeland 1/4 whippet) and he had lots of character but I couldn't handle the terrier temperament. I can handle a dog saying, "No, because..." but not one that says, "No: just no!" I know they're not all like that but I don't fancy risking it.

Having said that, I've always liked Skycat's Cricket and all the other border x whippets I've seen.

[Neal 1,784]

To be honest, a little bit of me is thinking 'variety is the spice of life' and that, when Noggin goes, I should get something completely different so that I'd have a kelpie and something else. Problem is I've been thinking that off and on for several years but then, when it comes to getting the next dog, I always get cold feet and stick with what I know best. 

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

So many people have suggested I get a gundog but I'm not sure I could be bothered with the whole 'working it on the local estate' thing. Then again, not working the kelpies on sheep has never stopped them from having a full working life.

[dytkos 17,529]

Depends on your age and fitness imo. My next dog maybe a busher.

Cheers, D.

[Deerhunter1 766]

Some nice dogs on here lads never seen a kelpie in the flesh but look handy sorts

[Neal 1,784]

14 hours ago, dytkos said:

Depends on your age and fitness imo. My next dog maybe a busher.

Cheers, D.

I'm 53. The last disc in my spine fused after a fall, I have a fractured metatarsal head which means I've had to stop jogging every morning as it kills my left foot, a dead nerve has left me with no sensation on about a third of the area of the top of my right leg. Maybe I should give up now and get a handbag dog.

[shaaark 10,112]

1 hour ago, Neal said:

I'm 53. The last disc in my spine fused after a fall, I have a fractured metatarsal head which means I've had to stop jogging every morning as it kills my left foot, a dead nerve has left me with no sensation on about a third of the area of the top of my right leg. Maybe I should give up now and get a handbag dog.

Lol you've a couple of 'maladies' similar to myself.  No too far off my age as well lol.

I've had to practically stop all of my hunting related activities.  Still have the odd night out with my son, when my 'conditions' allow, but few and far between.  Only twice last season, but it's nice getting out there.

Also got a new baby boy, nearly 15 months old now, so have had to get my priorities in order lol.  So, have put getting 'any' dog to the back of my mind for a while. 

[Black neck 15,161]

7 hours ago, Neal said:

I'm 53. The last disc in my spine fused after a fall, I have a fractured metatarsal head which means I've had to stop jogging every morning as it kills my left foot, a dead nerve has left me with no sensation on about a third of the area of the top of my right leg. Maybe I should give up now and get a handbag dog.

Apart from that your fighting fit then 

[Black neck 15,161]

5 hours ago, shaaark said:

Lol you've a couple of 'maladies' similar to myself.  No too far off my age as well lol.

I've had to practically stop all of my hunting related activities.  Still have the odd night out with my son, when my 'conditions' allow, but few and far between.  Only twice last season, but it's nice getting out there.

Also got a new baby boy, nearly 15 months old now, so have had to get my priorities in order lol.  So, have put getting 'any' dog to the back of my mind for a while. 

It's time furg

[shaaark 10,112]

8 minutes ago, Black neck said:

It's time furg

Nah, not yet blacky.  Got a few things going on yet, for a couple of years.  Then I might get a whippet, to take out mooching with the youngest, for a few years. 

Or, as terryd said last week, just a smallish rabbiting/mooching type of lurcher.  Aint looking for much else really. 

Edited May 27, 2022 by shaaark

[Black neck 15,161]

3 minutes ago, shaaark said:

Nah, not yet blacky.  Got a few things going on yet, for a couple of years.  Then I might get a whippet, to take out mooching with the youngest, for a few years. 

Fancy a whippet do ya mate

[dytkos 17,529]

7 hours ago, shaaark said:

Lol you've a couple of 'maladies' similar to myself.  No too far off my age as well lol.

I've had to practically stop all of my hunting related activities.  Still have the odd night out with my son, when my 'conditions' allow, but few and far between.  Only twice last season, but it's nice getting out there.

Also got a new baby boy, nearly 15 months old now, so have had to get my priorities in order lol.  So, have put getting 'any' dog to the back of my mind for a while. 

Not too far off 53 with a youngster you're not that decrepit  

 Cheers, D.

[shaaark 10,112]

1 hour ago, Black neck said:

Fancy a whippet do ya mate

Oh aye, I likes my whippets I do. 

[shaaark 10,112]

1 minute ago, dytkos said:

Not too far off 53 with a youngster you're not that decrepit  

 Cheers, D.

I'm 57, BUT, the thing is, until we got him registered etc, I thought I was already 58!!  Then when we were looking through birth certificates etc, I was born in 1964, so I'm about two years younger than I thought!! 

[shaaark 10,112]

@dytkos+ katchum.

I seriously thought I'd be 60 this december 1st!! .

I'll be 58!! Lol

[dytkos 17,529]

8 minutes ago, shaaark said:

@dytkos+ katchum.

I seriously thought I'd be 60 this december 1st!! .

I'll be 58!! Lol

Just a boy  

Cheers, D.