undisputed 1,664 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) Keano brought his old collie/grey x out of retirement as his other working dog had an unfortunate accident last week. Big Gripper is 11yr old and showed he's still got the appetite for the Job. He may not move as quick as he did in his prime but he's still able to flush quarry to the gun , not bad for a pensioner Edited September 8, 2008 by undisputed Quote Link to post
bob152 0 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 not bad at all for the old man. great pic! Quote Link to post
forest of dean redneck 11,189 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 nice to see an old un out an about. Quote Link to post
Bosun11 537 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Good stuff Undisputed That'll do the old timer the power of good. I'm not a big fan of retirement for older dogs as they all still have their uses, retirement just sees them fade faster, we just have to respect their capabilitys as they get older, and that photo really prove's their's life in the old dog yet. Quote Link to post
Guest silenthunter Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 brill bud great to see the old timers having a run great bit off stuff all the best silenthunter.... Quote Link to post
Paul in North Lincs 15 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 brilliant stuff.......ay..and thats a big fox to!!! Quote Link to post
doga 50 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 keep him at it if hes still got the apitite for it wich he obviously has,ide sooner a dog died on the field doing what he loves than stuck in a kennel stimulations what they need. Quote Link to post
undisputed 1,664 Posted September 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) Good stuff Undisputed That'll do the old timer the power of good. I'm not a big fan of retirement for older dogs as they all still have their uses, retirement just sees them fade faster, we just have to respect their capabilitys as they get older, and that photo really prove's their's life in the old dog yet. He really is a remarkable dog and what makes him even more so is the fact that he broke his wrist as a young dog and the joint is fused giving him a profound limp. He is primarily used to ferret but not much running at all deff a star Edited September 8, 2008 by undisputed Quote Link to post
gavmac 0 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 I cant see this staying up for long Quote Link to post
undisputed 1,664 Posted September 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 I cant see this staying up for long LOL I know I'll remove it myself in a day or two... Quote Link to post
Guest ooty Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) I cant see this staying up for long LOL I know I'll remove it myself in a day or two... good to see people still working their old dogs,my 10 year old collie cross wouldnt be happy bout being left behind.they get wiser as they get older.my mate had an old match dog,still pick a rabbit at 13, Edited September 8, 2008 by ooty Quote Link to post
bird 9,588 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Great, he must still be quite fit for his age, foxes arnt slow. Ive seen younger dogs , that struggle to pick up a fox , pre ban days. My old bitch [bitza] who died at 13, would tackle anthing, and still catch the odd rabbit at 10 years old. She was 1/4 collie, grey,whippet, ?, 25ins and 55lb the best catch dog i ever had. [ Bess] BIRD Quote Link to post
Guest ooty Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Great, he must still be quite fit for his age, foxes arnt slow. Ive seen younger dogs , that struggle to pick up a fox , pre ban days. My old bitch [bitza] who died at 13, would tackle anthing, and still catch the odd rabbit at 10 years old. She was 1/4 collie, grey,whippet, ?, 25ins and 55lb the best catch dog i ever had. [ Bess] BIRD mate my old bitch has as you know got a 5 week old litter just come off her at 10,shes noe doing a bit of roughing and road work,to get her back to her alround self,to anyone that thinks 10 is to old for a litter,it was an accident and she has thrown a very good stright lot ,all including mum are in the best of health.not my fault my dogs a slapper Quote Link to post
undisputed 1,664 Posted September 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Great, he must still be quite fit for his age, foxes arnt slow. Ive seen younger dogs , that struggle to pick up a fox , pre ban days. My old bitch [bitza] who died at 13, would tackle anthing, and still catch the odd rabbit at 10 years old. She was 1/4 collie, grey,whippet, ?, 25ins and 55lb the best catch dog i ever had. [ Bess] BIRD mate my old bitch has as you know got a 5 week old litter just come off her at 10,shes noe doing a bit of roughing and road work,to get her back to her alround self,to anyone that thinks 10 is to old for a litter,it was an accident and she has thrown a very good stright lot ,all including mum are in the best of health.not my fault my dogs a slapper I dont think its too old at all mate if she's fit and healthy there should be no probs I take it she has had a litter before? If my old fawn bitch ever manages to come into season I may risk a mating. Quote Link to post
Guest Taffybull Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 cracking !! .. good to see an old dog still capable of doin the job mate taff Quote Link to post
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