Richard.Hosgood Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) Hi all. With a heavy heart it has become necessary to rehome my 18 month old ESS, Blue. Blue was bought last summer as a pup to be a pet and working dog. With dark brown (not liver) colouring on white, he has been raised with children and another dog, and has a super temperament. Very gentle and loving. His father has good pedigree background with FTCH's etc all noted, mother wasn't KC registered but is a cracking working bitch, so hence Blue isn't KC reg. Legally docked and dew clawed, he is not in the slightest gun shy (shotguns), and has taken to working like a duck to water, which I guess is to be expected of the breed. His first ever retrieved warm fur and feather were without a seconds hesitation and he continues to want to please in that regard. He is fully house trained. He will sit to a raised hand and knows the basics. Working wise he will work to the direction of a raised arm, and not stray far. All this has been learnt with little effort to be honest, and in more experienced hands he would become an even better dog. For my needs, he does everything I ask and want. He's not been in a hide, I tend to do more walked up rough shooting, for which he works tirelessly and is not shy of thick cover. He is entire. He is chipped and all health checks and vaccinations are regular and up to date. I am looking for a good loving home for him, preferably a working one as he is so keen to please, and I will be keen to ensure he is going to be well looked after and exercised. He is currently homed with my wife near Exeter, Devon. Pricewise I would think that £200 is fair, and with that will come his cage and bedding. Please contact me if interested. Richard Edited October 15, 2014 by Richard.Hosgood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I feel for you having to part with the dog. It must be really hard. I hope that he is homed to a loving sporting home. It would be nice if the new owner kept you in touch and sent pictures of the dog out in the field so that you could keep in touch with his progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Best Wishes in finding him a good shooting home. So sorry you are having to part with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard.Hosgood Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Thanks for the kind words. Some photos now added to the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 There is a sad story behind this post. I can feel your affection for the dog and I am sorry that you have to part with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Lovely looking dog , I hope he gets the home he deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightshooter1 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Pm on its way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) Atb in finding blue a good home Richard, Delburt0... Edited October 16, 2014 by delburt0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 If i thought that my boy would take to having another male dog in the house, i'd have him in a heartbeat. such a beautiful looking little fella! im off to germany tomorow, but if he is still available when i get back i'll have a chat with the boss and see what she thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB65 Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 PM sent..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I hope you find a great working home for him, he looks a great dog. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffin Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I usually have cockers and springers pass me by but blue looks a great dog good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fallowbuck Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 P.m d you thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard.Hosgood Posted October 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Blue has now been rehomed - thank you for the interest. Admin - feel free to delete this thread please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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