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HOG & DOGS => HOG DOGS => Topic started by: jmize on December 07, 2011, 08:20:32 am



Title: Age for retirement
Post by: jmize on December 07, 2011, 08:20:32 am
 I have a dog that has taken quite a few cuts and has alot of scar tissue. He is kinda stiff some times. I was just wondering what the average age is for retirement of hog dogs.


Title: Re: Age for retirement
Post by: coach on December 07, 2011, 08:42:48 am
Not really sure but when he can't keep up it's time to leave em on the porch and take them out once in a while for some exercise and that well needed 1 on 1 time, and they will still strike a hog..   Had some at 8 had some at 12 just depends on the dog.


Title: Re: Age for retirement
Post by: djhogdogger on December 07, 2011, 08:48:57 am

 I think that I all depends on the dog. For example, we have a loose baying 5 year old who is very spry and athletic and then we have a rough 3 year old who gets pretty stove up and achy after a hunt. We will probably retire the younger of the two first.


Title: Re: Age for retirement
Post by: hogrunner on December 07, 2011, 05:56:08 pm
I got a BMC that will be 12 in April and he still gets it done.  Go to entirelypets.com and order Joint Max Triple Strength Soft Chews and a bottle of Vita-tabs for senior dogs.  My dog used to not want to get out the box after a hunt and this stuff made a great difference!


Title: Re: Age for retirement
Post by: jmize on December 09, 2011, 06:51:31 am
Thanks for the opinions and tips.