Post by caincutter on Dec 10, 2008 17:38:21 GMT -5
Peaches will be forever remembered as the finest hound that I have ever shared the woods with. She came to share her life and many good times with me, when she was just seven weeks old. How was I to know that this little ball of lemon and white fur would have such a profound effect on me and how I would compare all the greats to come with her.
Peaches soon grew to be the finest hunting hound of her time. When she was in her prime, she was an aggressive hard hunting hound that was as fast as any I had seen. I loved the fact that when Peaches opened a bunny was up or soon would be. If she got one in the open he had better pick up the pace. On more than one occasion I have passed on a shot because this hot footed hound was on top of the bunny. Many would have to seek the safety of a tree to avoid being caught.
Treed Bunny:
Peaches gave me some fine pups and served as their example and leader. Some of her pups and grand-pups continue as part of my pack. They have become excellent hounds but none have quite matched the great Peaches.
A Team Leader:
Peaches and I learned how to hunt the swamps of Jackson and George County. She was water wise and knew how to stay after the smartest of swamp rabbits.
Swimming The Swamp:
Peaches last litter was sired by a Dark Red/White, Poison Patch Hound. She raised 7 of these pups and 4 others from another hound that could not care for them. The four pups were her grand-pups. Peaches was without question the best mother dog ever.
With Pups:
In November 2007 Peaches came to the end of her time here with me. Her kidneys failed and she was fading fast. I was not yet ready to give up this fine hound that had served me so well. The vet taught me how to administer an IV drip and sent us home. We spent that last night together. Every once in a while I would hear the thump, thump, thump of her tail.
Peaches now rest in a special place near Lacey's playhouse. There is a marker that serves to remind me that she truly was a Great and Exceptional Rabbit Hunter.
PAW PAW'S CREAM AND PEACHES
16 APRIL 2000 TO 7 NOVEMBER 2007
