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Yesterday we put down our beloved Elle. She finally succumbed to a spinal tumor at age 8. This has left a huge hole in our hearts and our home. There will never be another one like her. She turned out to be more dog than I could have ever asked for and gave me 8 great years to share with her. She was just a big lover around the house. Most loving dog I have ever had. She also was a tremendous pheasant dog. Best I've ever had. And then to top it off, with no formal training by me or anyone else she excelled in NSTRA field trials and became a NSTRA Champion this past spring. I was truly blessed to have such a dog in my life.

Sorry for your loss, it's never easy saying goodbye.

So sorry for your loss. Sounds like she was a great dog. We have been hearing about her for quite a while, seem like we know her. It is never long enough. You gave her a great life doing what she truly loved to do. You just can't do any more than that.

It's hard losing a hunting partner and a good family member I'm really sorry for your loss.

So very sorry to read this. 8 years is far too young.

Have the best thanksgiving you can without your little girl

Sorry for your loss. The bad thing is only time will heal the pain.

Oh I am so sorry
It sounds like she was one of the greats. The fourlegged family that remains in your heart forever.
Rest in peace miss Ellie. No more pain and all the birds you can find in birddog heaven. Godspeed girl

Sorry for your loss.

yes sorry for your loss.
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She was a beautiful dog..... I am sorry you lost her so young, its heart breaking at any age but especially a young one.

It's so very hard to lose a once in a lifetime dog at such a young age. That's the part that takes a long time to reconcile in your heart. Sincerest sympathy.

So sorry for your loss.

Thanks for all the kind comments. This has been a tough one. Tougher than any dog I've had to put down. I am still shedding tears every day when I think about her. Not only did she l eave this earth too young, this dog and I were attached to one another like other dog I've had. Guess that's why it's been extremely rough. Hopefully within the next 6 months I'll have another four legged companion. I have my eye on a started Brittany and also on a started field bred Gordon Setter. Going to be a tough choice.

Sorry to hear about Elle..............it never feels fair but especially when they're so young. I hope your memories of her help you though bud.

Thanks for all the kind thoughts. Been a tough month and I still tear up when I think about her. But tomorrow I take off on a new adventure with a new dog. I'm heading to Idaho from our winter home in Arizona to pick up a 6 month old female Brittany. I've posted with on another thread but thought I'd add it here.

Hope your new pup helps to brighten your days. They sure will get busier! Pics would be great.

Here's the new dog. Her name if Bree. She is 6 months old.

Bree is a good looking dog I'm sure you will have her ready for pheasants by next Fall. Good luck with her.

She's lovely, have a great time getting to know her.