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Unread 07-04-2024, 12:21 PM   #1
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We lost "Captain Hooker" several months ago, a faithful friend and best dove dog I've ever had, good on ducks too. He just ran out of days, comes to us all. The cure for broken hearts is....a puppy! We now have a 9 week old terrorist roaming the property, a beautiful Black Lab pup named "Mate". We got him from some folks over in Louisiana right on the edge of the Atachafalya Basin near Lafayette. Awesome litter, I got first pick male. Funny, when I registered him and got his pedigree nowhere did I see any alligators listed but we're suspicious! He's a very toothy critter! He's taken to my 19 month old female "Skipper" and learned to seriously respect my 10 year old female "Mahi". She's rolled him like a donut several times, all snarl but not even a nip.
2 years ago I had 3 well mannered, solid hunting dogs. Enjoyed quiet evenings and uneventful walks. After having 2 old dogs pass on on us the house is now in semi constant turmoil, no shoe is safe unwatched, some serious kennel work was required. WOW! LOTS of training for the foreseeable future but the dogs make my world a much better place.
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Keith, never a dull moment. Count your blessings!
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Blessed indeed. I can't imagine the house without dogs under foot. While a trial we're enjoying the 2 young dogs hugely. Our old female is sure we've lost our minds.
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Congrats on your new Mate. Unfortunately they grow up fast and you’ll miss these days soon.

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