OLD COWDOG FRED

I have a friend named Dave, he has an alter ego......Old Cowdog Fred. Dave enjoys writing and sharing his thoughts in the written word.....he does this under the name of Old Cowdog Fred.
I asked him how he came up with that name, this is what he told me .....
He had many dogs in his life and a few were named Fred, he also raised cattle at one time so...Old Cowdog Fred seemed appropriate.
Dave sent me some old pictures of him and his dogs, most were hunting dogs. So, here is my version of Old Cowdog Fred....
I imagine if Dave were a dog he would love being a hunting dog.
One that would be a constant companion, laying by the fire, riding in the truck, running in the shallows of Lake Laura and even sneaking on the golf course in the late evening when everybody had gone home.
Thank you Dave, for your kindness and generosity to me and the dogs I strive to give a better life.
Thank you Old Cowdog Fred.

This drawing was taken from the image of an English Setter.....the drawing was done with a sepia pencil to give it and "old" feel.
It was a little like working with charcoal.