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chad.vis

chad.vis

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My son has a soon to be 10 year old fixed female yellow lab. She looks like a six year old in the prime of her life and is in my top three pheasant dogs I've hunted behind. My son is ready to replace her and I've asked him to let me try and put her in a hunting home where she fits before he lets her go to just anyone. Pros, one of the best pheasant dogs I've seen and Im not easy to please. Absolute sweetheart who would love anyone who gave her any attention just like any lab. Cons, an absolute food who..re like many labs. Will break down with heat like any older dog but be an absolute beast in the cattails in cooler weather. She may have four years left or maybe one.... If I had room for her Id keep her myself but would be a great fit for a once or twice a week hunter or a aging hunter who only walks a couple miles a day.
She has hunted 70 plus days a season for most of her life and is more experienced than many refuge dogs. She is not house trained but Im sure this could be accomplished in short order if desired.

Located Near Sioux Falls SD. Let me know if you think she would be a fit for you or anyone you know,
 
Keep'er Movin said:
I don't get this at all. You want to just dump a dog because it's moving out of it's prime hunting age? I'm sorry, but this sickens me. I can't imagine dumping my best hunting companion just because the dog aged out. Has this dog not bonded to your son? A hunting dog isn't a used truck that you just trade in because it's getting up there in miles. It's a responsibility you see to the end. That's what a good dog deserves.
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All fair points Keeper and I could've expressed this a little better. The dog will be moved to a local person where it can be visited and possibly even hunted with us a couple times a year if the new person doesn't hurt. I just thought it would be a good fit for the right person. Sorry if I offended.
 
chad.vis said:
All fair points Keeper and I could've expressed this a little better. The dog will be moved to a local person where it can be visited and possibly even hunted with us a couple times a year if the new person doesn't hurt. I just thought it would be a good fit for the right person. Sorry if I offended.
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I apologize as well. I probably got a bit too emotional before knowing the situation and even after knowing, it's none of my business. I'm a dog lover and just want what's best for our 4 legged companions, even if they are not my responsibility. Also sorry if I offended. I enjoy this place because of the good quality company that hangs here and I also don't want to spoil that. I do hope the situation works for everyone involved.
 
I see nothing wrong with finding a home for the dog. We were in the receiving end of a very similar deal a few years back. Worked out well.

I’m not far from Sioux Falls, wife and I discussed it, just not the right time.
 
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