We’ve got our litter of mountain cur pups in the house just to be on the safe side. All the adult dogs have insulated dog houses with doors but it’s not worth the risk! 

We are experiencing the same thing here with the weather dropping to dangerously low temperatures and I only have one hound but she’s never had to deal with this kind of weather so I brought her in last night and today,  she’s ran me to death going in and out but it’s all good she’s my Baby Girl and she’s going to be inside through the weekend. 

I like dog’s better than a lot of humans. They truly are man’s best friend. God spent a little extra time on dogs. Dog is god spelled backwards 🤷🏻‍♂️

⁣𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀⁣
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Last night, the temperatures dipped to dangerous lows. We have six rambunctious hounds who are tough in ways I’ll never understand. They would have hunkered down in their insulated dog boxes and been fine in their outdoor kennels - but we weren’t fine knowing they’d be so cold.⁣
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They spent the night and today as inside dogs.⁣
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I can only imagine how claustrophobic they must have felt spending a night indoors. It’s not their usual haunt. However, a big fatty meal, treats, and a cozy bed have more than been earned.⁣
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They are more than working dogs - ⁣
they are loved.⁣
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While the bird dogs get constant cuddles and fill our beds with felted fur- these hardworking hounds don’t get enough love, and I’m going to be better at showing them my appreciation more often.⁣
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Patch and Jackie braved blistering cold and never waivered while treeing my lion this year. Perle Haggard wasn’t too far behind, doing her best.⁣
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They’ve earned more respect than most dogs are ever offered.⁣
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It smells 𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 downstairs and their slightly uncomfortable bays at being indoors are on the verge of annoying AF while I work- ⁣
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but they are warm,⁣
and they are loved.⁣
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-And I will bundle up gladly to bring them treats and let them run today before tucking them back into their cozy vacation bed.⁣
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Goll dang it, they’ve bayed their way into my little black heart.⁣

Loving Our Working Hounds

Rachelle S

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Tina W

Stephen B

Wade M

John G