This was a few years back, when Kali was young, and I could still walk him....... I used to take him to town and do some shopping, and, at the end of the trip, I'd take him to the pub, where he'd get some sausages while I'd have a pint. One afternoon, I was standing at the bar sipping my beer, with Kali sitting at my feet, when a farmer (I think) came up to me and offered to buy him! Now, I never intended for Kali to be anything other than a pet, so I said he wasn't for sale (well, you don't sell your best pal, do you?). The farmer chap realised that I was very fond of the dog, but couldn't get his head round the "not for sale" bit! He said I could come and visit him on the farm, etc., etc. Then I thought he'd gone, after other drinkers had joined in to say Kali wasn't for sale. But no, here he was back again, this time waving £450 in cash in my face! This time, I bawled at the guy - "HE IS NOT FOR SALE! **** OFF!" If there hadn't been other drinkers there, backing me up, it might have got quite nasty! (Fortunately, Kali and I were quite well known in that pub) Later, I met Robert (the "breeder") at the County Show, so I told him about it. Laughingly, he told me I'd been daft, because £450 was 18x what I'd paid for him! However, I think he was pleased that I hadn't sold Kali, because at sale, he'd been very concerned that the pup should be well cared-for. It was the second time I'd turned down an offer, there were two more to come, also turned down. Still, I'd always thought that Kali was a pretty good representative of his ilk (farm-born collie) and it was pleasant to have my view vindicated! However, he has always meant far more than money to me! Snorri
What a cheek ! Some folk think everything is for sale . Poor Kali would have been miserable with that sort of person .:? He wouldn't have had the life he has had
Lots of people we met (including Robert!) were of the opinion that Kali would have been an excellent worker! When I bought Kali, I said to Robert that some of my neighbours might think that I was wasting a good dog. His reply gave me a bit of a surprise - "If he gives you pleasure, he can never be a waste!". Of course, he was right, but I hadn't expected to hear it from a farmer! But, of course, Robert was a really good man, may he rest in peace. Good old Kali - the best £25 I ever spent, and a bargain at the price! In terms of fun and affection, I got my £25 back in a very few days, and he is still paying off. Kali, take a salute - you're a proper gent, and irreplaceable. Snorri
It doesn't matter what you paid for your dog - if he's your best friend he's priceless, and you don't sell your best friend. Good on you, Kali is a lucky boy!
Hi, Both you and Kali are well suited and will make each other very happy. Neither of you would have been happy if Kali had ended up somewhere else. And I'm sure Robert wouldn't have been happy either. Well done to both of you. Laura xx
Well done to you. I'd never sell any of mine except out of a litter when I used to breed. Once, 30 years ago turned down over a thousand poinds for one of mine, then when he tragically died young people said didn't I regret not selling him. The only thing I regretted was losing him early I never regretted a day I had him.
