End of an era

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Frank Srebro

I've always liked this quote by Natty Bumppo, then named the "Leatherstocking" in J F Cooper's The Pioneers:

“...that dog is more to be trusted than many a Christian man; for he never forgets a friend, and loves the hand that gives him bread.”

I agree Frank. I don't know whether it is a condemnation of mankind or a love of bird dogs, but I care more for bird dogs than for most humans I meet!!

[Harry Sanders]

Sorry for your loss Mike.

I dread the day I lose my next who'll likely be Rocky. He's a great hunter and fantastic travel companion. I have a year and a half old pup with the same blood lines coming along nicely to soften the blow a bit. But his loss will be particularly tough. A soul mate of sorts as Deacon seems to have been.