07/23/2023
We lost a legend last night. Duke lived a great life. I trained this dog and he was my hunting partner back before I had dogs of my own. He was the most naturally intelligent dog I have ever been around. His drive was endless as was his desire to please. We had a special bond. Every time I would go back to my dads he would great me and would be glued to my hip if I was outside wanting me to throw him a stick even in his old age when he had no business playing fetch. He has sired hundreds of puppies and his legacy lives on. I hope he’s flushing ringnecks and retrieving piles of ducks on the other side.