enough is enough

[come on ref 155]

There's a dog racing at wanganui that is over 6 yrs.just because it doesn't die on the track does that mean it should be racing.maybe nzgra should do a poll to decide what to do with tricky subjects.

[I know 150]

Why ? and what gives you the right to say it shouldn't be racing ? Tell us your background so we can all paint a picture . 

[come on ref 155]

I DONT race 6.5 yr old dogs.wots  yours????

[I know 150]

Does this mean the dog shouldn't be racing because you don't race them ? 

[Jape 344]

Shorty Bijou was nearly 6 and a half when he won his last race which was at Addington though most of his racing career was on the grass at QEII .And the wetter the better. A great stayer from the past.

 

 

[twirly berly 73]

We kept racing zebidiah past 6 and would of for longer had he nor taken off after a bunny. Now when we try run him he goes hunting so can't race prep him.  

[aquaman 1,352]

12 hours ago, come on ref said:

There's a dog racing at wanganui that is over 6 yrs.just because it doesn't die on the track does that mean it should be racing.maybe nzgra should do a poll to decide what to do with tricky subjects.

There is only so much mileage in a dogs legs. The longevity has a lot to do with how old the dog was before it started racing. As a rule of thumb, if you start racing at 14 mths old, then you can expect to be all burnt out before 3. Then you must treat every trial as a race, so the more you trial and race, the quicker the mileage will burn out. Its all about planning your races and trials to a minimum. If the dog has been nursed throughout its racing life, then there is no reason not to be racing competitively at 6 yrs of life. You do get the exception like Homebush Chopper, but these are a rarity. Dogs love racing, so if they are fit and well at 6yrs, go for it. I would like to see more veterans races, something for the old timers.