The male Bragg (More Liver) is ten I have hunted him on Ruffed Grouse since he was a pup..He still loves it but has slowed down alot the more white dog (Dottie)is still full of piss and vinegar.I have 60,000 acres of state forest out my back door so they get plenty of exercise.Light a cigar and talk them for a walk. If not they would be climbimg the walls . One thing most people who have owned bird dogs can tell you is if they dont get there exercise ,there sure is hell to pay.