Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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What happens if another dog handler is killed and his or her family wants that dog? Do we really want the military to take another dog out of service when they are needed so badly right now?
I imagine that the dog's age (eight) and the fact that he had had two tours of duty entered into the decision.
I sure am with you, though, Peggy, if the age factor wasn't what it is.
Since that's the way it worked out, then I hope (and believe) that the presence of this beloved partner will mean a lot to that family..... I hope that the comfort they give each other is great.
In a sense you're right, but you know parents that loose a child will hang on to anything that will remind them of their child's last moment, the last thing they touched , the things that is closest to them etc.. I have a friend that lost her child and she still, to this day, 20 years later hangs on to her son's baby blanket. I don't think any of us can say what is right on this and yes we need more working dogs in Iraq but had they decided to give that dog to the family in 2 years, who knows if that dog would have lived to see retirement. And that would have been another loss for the family.
On another note ,I thought that dog was beautiful, who said showlines can't be bomb dogs
Michael West Webboard User Reg: 05-23-2007
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I thought of the age too, I was surprised that they keep the dogs in service until age 10. For a large breed dog, I would have thought that they would be retired around the age of 8, by then they are getting pretty old to keep them working. Maybe it depends on the job the dog is doing along with of course the condition of the animal - interesting
MWD's stay in service until no longer able to do so. When they turn 8 they start the paperwork for a replacment dog but it depends on the dog when a new one comes in, it takes some times years. Currently my dog is 8 and i honestly see him working until he is 11-12.
PeggyBayer Webboard User Reg: 08-14-2006
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MWD's stay in service until no longer able to do so. When they turn 8 they start the paperwork for a replacment dog but it depends on the dog when a new one comes in, it takes some times years. Currently my dog is 8 and i honestly see him working until he is 11-12.
Wow! Guess no rocking chair for your dog just yet. That really says a lot for the great care your dog receives to be able to continue his work well into his senior years.
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