Hi again Chrisitne, Just so you know we are ideally looking for english springers as we know the breed and they are terrific dogs. Punch is a lovely looking chap and it makes me so sad to know he has been in a rescue for two years! Personally I would take him but I know my wife is more realistic than me and feels that younger would be better due to the fact the average age for a springer is 12. However keep me posted, I would not want to see that lovely boy put to sleep and if i cant have him I know of others who might! Thanks for your help Christine, in a time of great sadness I hope we will be able to offer a home to the right chaps or chapesses! Ben