Life comes full circle
 

Last February, when I posted Hold Them Dear, For They Own Our Hearts I was uncertain of things to come. Annie Oakley and I had just lost our best friend and hunting partner, Abby. All my best laid plans evaporated faster than the tears. We were left lost and forlorn, in the new dynamic in which we found ourselves.

Life goes on. We were fortunate to find a fine stud candidate with Long Gone Kennels in New Hampshire. Oakley carries a lot of Grouse Ridge and Long Gone blood. Lloyd Murray acquired the dogs from Grouse Ridge when they retired. He knew of all the Grouse Ridge dogs in Oakley's pedigree. We chose to breed with his 2X Champion Long Gone Porky. This past Sunday (8/29) Oakley blessed us with a litter of beautiful, healthy puppies.

Oakley and I will be breaking in a new hunting partner! Certainly not this season, but for many seasons to come. She, one of her daughters and I will make new memories, for a new generation.

Best of luck to you!





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Hope and happiness you can hold.

Thats wonderful. Those are some great pups. Enjoy.....

Thanks all.

Nothing better than an English Setter!

She looks like a good mommy

We love them all. We miss them when they are gone.

Hmm, okay. Seems the universe had other plans for us. Instead of one, we now have 2 new pups. The first is the golden girl I had planned on keeping. The second, her brother, the universe apparently wanted us to keep also. Both are showing great potential.

John: They both look great. You are going to have your hands full with the mischief they will get into.... LOL Good luck to ya.