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![[Linked Image]](http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac13/GF1_bucket/Huntshoot2-9-08029.jpg) Braveheart was 14 years, 5 months old, great bird finder and great old friend. Best nose I've ever seen in over 40 years of bird hunting. I hope God is a bird hunter...
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He could pass my my GSP's twin brother. Feeling your pain and prayers sent. Damn.
Only mistake God made. Our bird dogs should bury us.
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My sympathy.. A beautiful friend gone.. Our dogs never leave us, we only adjust to not having their friendship..
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Thanks gents, very well put. It doesn't get easier over time.
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He had a great run, and I am guessing a great life. Bird hunting with your partner is what it is all about, for both of you. I am sorry for your loss, but I bet the 14 years were great
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I had many fine hunts with a GSP and recognize a good dog when I see one even if I am a flushing dog guy. I wish you the best and know that the great memories will get you through this loss. Take care.
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Here's to Braveheart, a fine looking boy.
Our hearts are sad, but his aches are gone.
Take care.
Have Dog
Will Travel
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Only dog people can understand your loss. Hasbeen
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(Better a has been than a never was!)
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Try to live your life where the preacher doesn't have to lie at your funeral
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My last GSP which I laid to rest in '99 was colored like yours. She was an AKC titled AFC & Master Hunter and NAVHDA Utility titled. She was the best dog I've ever owned bar none.
I know all to well what it's like to lose a good one. My heartfelt condolences.
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I feel your pain since I love my dogs more than I like most people. Sorry for your loss.
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Tough when they leave us.
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Thanks to all of you for your kind sympathies.
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Very sorry for your loss, Blair. I am sure you have a lot of great memories with him.
Godspeed Braveheart.
Best,
Chet
The first great thing is to find yourself and for that you need solitude and contemplation. I can tell you deliverance will not come from the rushing noisy centers of civilization. It will come from the lonely places. Fridtjof Nansen
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My dog friend you have my heart hurts with you! I lost 3 of my finest dogs to supposed sportsmen out of FL that came up here and leased deer land, my dogs a Drents Partridge Hound, and 2 almost human bulldogs were shot within 20 min of them jumping a deer on my place and following, pushing it into their lease. 3 shots and my and several others Christmas was totally ruined. Had I not lost my wife in early spring and my heart had turned soft, trying to join her one day there would be dead dog shooters! After weighting it out I did not want to spend everything I want to leave daughter trying to stay out of prison! It will get better my friend!BUT a man has not lived till he has a or in my case many great dogs to share life with!!!
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laissez les bons temps rouler
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nice looking dog. It does suck especially the one great dog in your life-hope you have a lot of good memories.
14 years is a very good run for an active bird dog
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Congrats on 14+ years with such a great dog! I am sure sorry that he is gone but I would bet the farm that he lived a great life with you. Prayers sent from N.C.
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We all feel you pain, as working dog owners we are left with the memories in the home and in the field with out 4 legged partners. All great field dogs go to a better place and wait for us to join them again in the field of flushed birds.
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I've lost two GSPs in the last 7 months. You're right, it doesn't get easier. The pain just dulls a bit. RIP to your Braveheart, he looks like an excellent example of the breed.
winchesterpoor that is just horrible. I would lose my mind if someone shot my dog.
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