Guest sako Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 out on Saturday shooting with a few mates took some pics off the dogs as it was a nice day end up with 32 head of game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dead-eyed-duck Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 My 14 year-old cocker died last year and I still miss her. She was a true 'independent', and was a sod to try and control in a beating line. However, as a rough shooting dog she was brilliant - an excellent nose, not put off by any form of cover and a good retriever on land and in water. Your photo's brought a lump to my throat! Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sako Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 I have had springers for the last 22 years and 3 years ago i decided to have a cocker. they are a handful compared to a springer and they are harder to train. you have to keep your eye on them at all times, but i have found they have got a brilliant character and a heart of gold. i know what you mean about losing a dog. it's one of the hardest things and it never goes away. all you can do is remember the good (and in cocker's case, the frustrating) times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pete01 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I have had springers for the last 22 years and 3 years ago i decided to have a cocker. they are a handful compared to a springer and they are harder to train. you have to keep your eye on them at all times, but i have found they have got a brilliant character and a heart of gold.i know what you mean about losing a dog. it's one of the hardest things and it never goes away. all you can do is remember the good (and in cocker's case, the frustrating) times! "they are a handful compared to a springer and they are harder to train. you have to keep your eye on them at all times," Have to say that I have always found it the opposite way around. What I would say is that Cockers are more inclined to think their way through a days shooting where as a Springer just charges on regardless. "but i have found they have got a brilliant character and a heart of gold." Abso-bloody-lutely!!!! d-e-d you did well to get a working Cocker to 14. I've never managed to get any of mine passed the age of 11. How often did you work her during the shooting season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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