Bavarianbrit
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The owner is dying, 9 years old, I am 75 it came up today on our jagdhorn whatsapp group today, what would you do?
Dog on offer in Germany, should I?
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I think I get where you are coming from. But even being in my 50's, I am seeing an alarming number of fit and seemingly healthy friends / associates shuffling off at my age or younger 
Life is full of uncertainties... if you feel that you can offer a good home, and want to, why not?
Life is full of uncertainties... if you feel that you can offer a good home, and want to, why not?
Go for it, at 9 yrs should be reasonably docile - why not?
Stalker62
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@Bavarianbrit
Take it.
Lets the owner know that after they are dead, their dog will be cared for.
Gives the dog a home.
Gives you joy.
What's not to love?
Rutland lad
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If I was in that position it would certainly ease my mind to know my dog will carry on being looked after by someone with the same interests as me.
th32
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Last March I rehomed a 4y old Brittany Spaniel. I was looking for a dog but never thought of a Brittany neither of an adult dog. So far a great decission for the dog, my family and myself.
My experience has been great, so although I don´t know your circumstances, nor the dog´s as I don´t understand German, I back you up if you go for her
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My experience has been great, so although I don´t know your circumstances, nor the dog´s as I don´t understand German, I back you up if you go for her
!Sie müssen sie mitnehmen – keine Wahl, im Gedenken an ihre Besitzerin und für Ihr Gewissen !
Jägergruß
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Jägergruß
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Sheamus
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Hope you make the same decision as i would Bavarian. All the best
Stalker62
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@Griffon
@Bavarianbrit
OK.
Remember.
You started this...
Wenn du den Hund nicht nimmst, bist du ein Scheißkerl
@Bavarianbrit
OK.
Remember.
You started this...
Wenn du den Hund nicht nimmst, bist du ein Scheißkerl
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Dunwaters
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Heart says take it, mind says it wont be an easy transition.
How is it trained? Setters are specialists, does that breed suit you?
If you take her, she will break your heart, she has a couple of good years left, maybe, maybe she is fresh for her years because she hasn’t been out much. But she’s an old girl, she wont change what she does to suit you, and you wont own her, you may be the boss, but she’ll not be yours.
Can you still walk a bit and do you have access to a bit of territory where she can run? Take her.
If you dont have a dog, and you want a bit of company, take her.
I’m 70, I have 2 dogs, one 10, one 7 and I have health issues. I’m reluctant to commit to a pup but I’m not sure my current hounds will see me out.
Im fairly sure I wont be around in 10-14 years, but I still have one pup in me, it will be a HPR, (if I was much much older it would be a lab, just cant admit I’m there yet).
Your choice, and best of luck whichever way it goes.
How is it trained? Setters are specialists, does that breed suit you?
If you take her, she will break your heart, she has a couple of good years left, maybe, maybe she is fresh for her years because she hasn’t been out much. But she’s an old girl, she wont change what she does to suit you, and you wont own her, you may be the boss, but she’ll not be yours.
Can you still walk a bit and do you have access to a bit of territory where she can run? Take her.
If you dont have a dog, and you want a bit of company, take her.
I’m 70, I have 2 dogs, one 10, one 7 and I have health issues. I’m reluctant to commit to a pup but I’m not sure my current hounds will see me out.
Im fairly sure I wont be around in 10-14 years, but I still have one pup in me, it will be a HPR, (if I was much much older it would be a lab, just cant admit I’m there yet).
Your choice, and best of luck whichever way it goes.
Bavarianbrit
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My partner always said if I get a dog she is leaving. We have been together 44 years. My pal is a gamekeeper his reply when I told him was "which breed do you want"?
Stalker62
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It has take you that long, to realise you are with the wrong 'partner'?
Bavarianbrit
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I will miss her cooking.
Hopefully there was humour in Bavarianbrits comments.
At 69 I was recently gifted an 18 month old Cocker bitch. My current team are 7 yo lab, 10 yo ESS, and 2 retired 12 yo ESS, all bitches.
I had thought that the lab would see me out, but I beat 3 days a week minimum and I don't feel the need to stop just yet.
I know of two instances where older dogs were rehomed after owners death with people older than me. Both successful for dog and new owner.
At 69 I was recently gifted an 18 month old Cocker bitch. My current team are 7 yo lab, 10 yo ESS, and 2 retired 12 yo ESS, all bitches.
I had thought that the lab would see me out, but I beat 3 days a week minimum and I don't feel the need to stop just yet.
I know of two instances where older dogs were rehomed after owners death with people older than me. Both successful for dog and new owner.
Bavarianbrit
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I have never had a pet and the prospect troubles me as to my capability to do it well enough.
It is right and proper that you are giving it this level of thought.
It would be sad for both you and the dog if you were to make the wrong decision, either way.
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