I have been looking forward to introducing the newest member to the family so here she is; Pinecoble Tess who has been with us for the past two weeks. What makes her truly special to me is her lineage. Two years ago we lost a beautiful setter named Feather to a tumor on her spine. She was 10 when we adopted her from the breeder and in the two years she was with us we grew to love that dog. The thought of her still brings a tear or two. Tess is a grandaughter of Feather and hence, very special to us.
It is pretty early to tell but I have a feeling that Tess is going to be a helluva grouse dog. Already birdy and bold, taking no guff from the older dogs. I am looking forward to introducing her to the grouse woods this fall but this year will all be fun and games.
