lurcherboy Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 16 slips tonight and no quarry caught. the catch rate has been going down for a while but when your best mate isn't firing on all cyliders you cover for him don't cha? Sadly the Sal x Grey has come to the end of his productive life and i will shed a tear or two when putting him to sleep. He has been a good mucka in the field and in the home, but I wont be replacing him as I have had enough of longdogs and lurchers. They will give you their all if you train them well before entering on quarry and then go and make you weep by getting old and blind. Bolly dogs make your **** life bearable and then decide to go senile ******* heartbreakers one and all. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Its always a sad time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1979 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 its over with in a second mate wen the needle goes in!!! i took an old saluki grey to be done..broke ma heart...grew up wi the dog!!! twister she were called!!! but sometimes its the rite thing to do!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Sorry to hear Mate. I will miss the old boy. He could surley float when he got up to speed. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiercel Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Chin up mate, it's a hard decision to make, but as you and I know it's the right one. TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Don,t envy you the task LB,been there and done it 3 times with lurchers,breaks the heart everytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I think many will feel for you as many of us have been in your position with an animal. It is tough but often the right thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggone Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 16 slips tonight and no quarry caught. the catch rate has been going down for a while but when your best mate isn't firing on all cyliders you cover for him don't cha? Sadly the Sal x Grey has come to the end of his productive life and i will shed a tear or two when putting him to sleep. He has been a good mucka in the field and in the home, but I wont be replacing him as I have had enough of longdogs and lurchers. They will give you their all if you train them well before entering on quarry and then go and make you weep by getting old and blind. Bolly dogs make your **** life bearable and then decide to go senile ******* heartbreakers one and all. LB Don't quite understand this, do you have the dog put down as soon as he's past working effectively, or does he get a period of retirement. I've got a ten year old lab that probably wont do a full days work next season, but hopefully she'll be around for a year or two yet. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 As I read it you are putting down a healthy dog just because he is past his best? No sympathy from me. If he has been such a good worker and companion he deserves to live out his life in retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traztaz Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Agree with above, you owe some comittment too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 They will give you their all if you train them well before entering on quarry and then go and make you weep by getting old and blind.Bolly dogs make your **** life bearable and then decide to go senile ******* heartbreakers one and all. LB As I read it you are putting down a healthy dog just because he is past his best? No sympathy from me. If he has been such a good worker and companion he deserves to live out his life in retirement. Agree with above, you owe some comittment too. Guys, read the bit in bold, then think about it for a moment. LB, I'm very sorry to hear what's happened, all I can say mate is to remember the good times ye had together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varmintator Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 sorry to hear that mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggone Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) Guys, read the bit in bold, then think about it for a moment. LB, I'm very sorry to hear what's happened, all I can say mate is to remember the good times ye had together What's he doing slipping it 16 times, if it's blind, old and senile? If it's fit enough to chase rabbits, it's fit enough to live a bit of retirement. Andy End of his 'productive' ? life, seems to sum it up. Edited February 16, 2009 by Doggone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Although I have never met LB personally, I have read with interest his posts on running dogs and gundogs over the past 5 or 6 years that I've been a member of this forum, I think I can honestly say LB is a true 'dogman'. I am sure he will have given this situation many hours of heartbreaking thought before coming to the decision that is right for the dog. After having a similar situation with my lurcher bitch last year I think I know what he is going through. Sorry to hear about this LB, remember the good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 mate, its a sad time for sure but memories are precious things and I am sure you have a sack load, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 sorry to hear the bad news mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyjaimz Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Know what you are feeling LB, so sorry mate. As others have said, you must have a ton of good memories to take with you - and you've done the best thing for your mate, chin up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hezbear Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Sorry to hear that mate, i've been in a similiar situation with a bad injury, the vet said there was a 50/50 chance of him coming through the operation and even worse odds of him running again, so i chose to get him put to sleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auto culto Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 totally sympathise with you. I lost my two dogs 2 1/2 years ago and its totally soul destroying. Up to date I have not replaced them but I have been feeling the urge now for the last 6 months and another shooting partner and friend on the cold mornings and dark nights may be on the horizon soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniper t Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 just taken my old lab on Monday it was the hardest thing I have ever done but it was the right thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 LB sorry to hear that. I have a black lab you can have (back) if it'll help ease the pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 sorry to hear that mate totally sympathise with you. I lost my two dogs 2 1/2 years ago and its totally soul destroying. Up to date I have not replaced them but I have been feeling the urge now for the last 6 months and another shooting partner and friend on the cold mornings and dark nights may be on the horizon soon Now now Auto tell the truth to ur shooting mates , The wife wants one and if she doesnt get it ur in the dog house lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 LB - tough time mate, you have my sympathy and my admiration for taking the toughest decision when the dog can no longer perform his work. As for those who are aiming criticism for there being no sentimental retirement period... think on. With a with a house living gundog thats fine, the dog can get old and fat and lie in front of the fire until it can't eat or ****. With a workinr lurcher who lives out and lives to work it's a whole different story. Think of the dog, he is getting old and weak; he does not succeed in what he used to thrive at and what he lives for, his hunting days are over, his quality of life in this so called retirement is nil. I have read a large number of LBs posts and he knows his dogs and what's best for them. As I said, thoughts are with you mate. WGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosdesilva Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 you have my sympathy ,never been lucky enough to come down in the morning and find an old un dead in thier bed its always been a decision ive had to make for them, doing the right thing is still hard tho! as other people have said think of the good times only got the one lurcher at the moment shes 9 in good health and no injuries doesnt see any work nowdays i wont be replacing her ,fancy a cocker next the shoot im on will give it plenty to do ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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