Thanks Kelli for hosting this event. Hope you all don't mind me talking about my doggy!
I put this on the Show and Tell event because I don't know of anyone doing events for our dogs or pets. If anyone knows of one please let me know. Maybe I should start "Woof, Woof Wednesday"!!!!
OK, it was love at first sight. Rocky was only 6 weeks old when we went to see him the first time. We waited another week then brought him home.
That was then, this is now.
This is Jack's Elhew Rockford. (Rocky) He's an English Pointer. A great hunter and field trial dog. Jack always wanted his own hunting dog so he got Rocky as a 7 week old pup and told me it was my birthday present. I had always had labs before. Pointers are much faster!!!!!! Jack only got to hunt with him a couple years before the leukemia made him too weak. The guys say how proud he would be of Rocky now.
Isn't he a beauty!! Rocky is 7 years old now. He is looking forward to pheasant hunting season in November! My late husband's best friends come and pick Rocky up and take him. There's nothing a pointer would rather be doing; it is amazing to watch them work a field back and forth.
Rocky was watching a golfer I think. He's way in the back by my overgrown garden. Pointers don't sit real still for photos!
These 3 photos were taken by my daughter. See her website at:Thanks, Shirley
He was a cute puppy, but is an amazing dog now!
ReplyDeleteCould the poor guys ears be any bigger. We love our lab but I must say this dog is even more beautiful than the labs are. What a stunning animal. Smart too. Wow.
ReplyDeleteAnd their ears are as soft as velvet : ))
ReplyDeleteI love animals too, I'd post to your "Woof, Woof, Wednesday"! I have a super sweet poodle who is also a member of the family.
ReplyDeleteYou have a gorgeous pup and smart too! Thanks for sharing
What a pretty dog! I have at least one boy in my house that would be nuts about your dog. Since we have a cat right now, we'll have to wait.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that you shared your dog for Show and Tell. He's around your house!
It was "luv at first sight!" He's adorable.
ReplyDeleteIts nice to have a pet at home. I have 15 cats at home. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHe's a beautiful dog! I know your husband would be proud of him today.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, oh MY GOSH!!! He's beautiful!!!!!! Well, I guess I should say 'handsome'. But, really, he's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of 'woof woof wednesday'. Tho, I have cats. LOL
My Show N Tell is posted. Hope you can have time to stop by.
Hi Shirley, check out Dogs On Thursday.
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I think it was fine to post Rocky and the story behind him. I love that they still come and take him hunting.
ReplyDeleteMama Bear
Beautiful dog you have and what a great home he has!
ReplyDeleteWhen I hear the name Rocky - I think of Sylvester Stallone saying "Yo Adrienne"
ReplyDeleteHe soo sweet, and I'm sure that he loves getting out with the guys!!
I think Woof Woof Wednesday is a great idea!
Please stop by The Old Parsonage if you have the time.
Leann
Awwww. Rocky looks great! He looks like a good friend to have around.
ReplyDeleteI have a grand-dog, named Rocky too. My son adopted him last spring after purchasing his first home. It would be a toss up as to which dog has the longest~ floppiest ears!
Rocky is a very handsome dog! Woof xxxooo!
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome dog! I can't wait to get my own dog one day when we save our money up to put up a nice fence around our yard. Thanks for sharing Rocky with us!
ReplyDeletePS. Your daughter is an amazing photographer! I really enjoyed looking at her site. I just started doing photography on the side. I've taken pictures for a while now, but just rescently started to charge for it. Got a long ways to go before I'm anywhere near your daughter's ability! But, wow! What awesome pictures! I know you're proud. Thanks for sharing her site.
ReplyDeleteI love dogs and have enjoyed seeing your pictures of Rocky.He is a beautiful dog. I have two little chihuahuas. They don't know they are little though and they think they can take on the biggest of dogs.
ReplyDeleteIris
I found your blog thru Kelli's and I must say I was so touched by your post about Rocky and I am so sorry to hear you lost your husband. I love your music selections. I have decided to follow your blog. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteRocky is such a beautiful boy. I'm so glad to have found your blog. I love animals too. I have a little black miniature poodle named Little Miss Matilda Bear.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Gina
Oh he's lovely! My brother just got a Wire Haired German Pointer. He's about 4 months old now and cute as the dickens!
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