Can't imagine sending my hunting companion of 10 years somewhere else but to each their own.

He deserves the golden years on your couch with 4 feet in the air lol enjoying popcorn with miss kay

I want to share one of my favorite testimonies. Long story short, in 2011 I was blown up 3 times in Sangin, Afghanistan while conducting Route clearance (finding and clearing roads of bombs and IEDs). I operated a one manned vehicle called a Husky. This vehicle was equipped with ground penetrating radar and metal detector, as well as a ‘V’ shapes haul to help cut through bombs that explode underneath me. Each time I was blown up I was put in a gun truck that followed behind me. Within our gun trucks we had dog handlers and all of our bomb dogs just happened to be black Labradors. So to me, especially after being blown up, those dogs were nice to have around. They were calm and I love dogs. Fast forward to my first semester of college after I got out of the Marines in 2014 I was rolling around in my bed at night in pain. I was dealing with Post Combat Stress and it wasn’t going away. One night while in pain I reached out to God full heartedly and asked Him for something specific. I asked God to bring into my life a one month old pure black lab, my heart spoke more than my words (loving dog, doesn’t bark, calm, cuddler, etc). The next two weeks after that prayer I called dog breeders and was getting denied left and right, so I gave up looking. But one morning I was on my way to work and was stopped at a stoplight when inspiration hit me to look up a dog pound. I agreed, pulled up google maps on my phone and made a detour to the closest dog pound to my current location. Upon arrival, I opened the door to the dog pound and the first dog I see is a one month old pure black lab on the floor. My mind was blown. His name is Marley, I’ve had him for 6 years now and he is everything my heart cried out to God for. I thank Jesus Christ everyday for Marley and since that day God has blessed me with an amazing wife and healthy baby girl. God bless y’all. Jesus Christ is King of Kings 👑

the hardest part of retiring an old hunting dog is the look on his face when you go hunting the next time and you dont load him up to go!

I could never give away one of my dogs NEVER

“It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." ~Unknown~

Some comments think Blue was put to sleep. No.. He's retried.

It's a tough call to give a family member to another to care for, my heart goes out to you phil. A good dog is a blessing from God to be sure....

Awe today was the day. God bless his new venture to Colorado. Now I'm crying.

I love it “we duck hunting not field trials” less trips the better.

Oh I could never let him go. Im crying just watching.

Blue is just excited to please. What a beautiful dog. After all that service well done, I hope the old boy has a good retirement, with plenty of loving.

How in the world do you give away your hunting partner of 10 years...EDIT: after seeing all the replies saying it’s a true hunting dog not a pet. ask Tony Vandermore who’s dog retrieved over 25 THOUSAND birds if he got rid of his “true hunting dog” once it retired. No, it’s like your family. Now it’s time u take care of them once they’re old.

What a blessing from God to have such a dog.

I am a Veterinary Technician and I took excellent care of my boyfriend's duck dog. She literally had 125 toys and knew which one was which. She knew football from duck. She would retrieve my newspaper from the driveway, a log from the wood pile. These seemingly silly labradores can be unbelievable!

He's Gorgeous..Thank You for Sharing God Bless you and your Family

Well a Happy Retirement to Blue!!!! I'd say it's well earned!!! Really glad I ran across this video tonight , because we sure have missed you and all the family Phil !!! Sure do miss y'all being on tv , there's just nothing godly and wholesome on the tube ever since y'all went off 😪 God bless you and the entire Robertson clan 🙏

Thank you Mr. Robinson for all your wisdom and for sharing the simple life with all those city folks. God bless you and your family. Happy happy happy hunting

He looks like my dog Maxx who retrieves and has E grade manners. Haha got a tear in my eye. Thx Phil for sharing God Bless you and your family.

Thank you for your service Blue. I hope you enjoy your retirement, you sure earned it.

He's a beautiful dog! It breaks my heart to see my dog getting old, but we're all passing through.

Treasure the old age years, they're so precious. My baby went home to Jesus on Monday. He was 13 & the best dog ever. I hope you have many more years with blue ❤️❤️

I don't understand why you got rid of Blue? He is retired but he should still be loved. You were his family.

Outstanding creature. He was extraordinary at his job an what he was made for !! Go forth and enjoy yourself Blue !!

I just love Phil. Plain talk is easy understood!!! I think Phil Kay and the family are fine people!!! God Bless Your Sweet Family!! ♥️♥️♥️

Heroes are never forgotten butt Legends never die God is good

My wife & I rescued a 3 year old Lab last August from a ranch, She was a good retriever but they couldn’t take the whine, just like Blue. She is so sweet & learning to live in house. Have not heard the whine yet! Good luck Blue! God bless from N Idaho

Man's best friend for a reason!!! God bless and take care. Happy retirement Blue.

Blue looks SO much like me Molly. Molly is high strung and everyone being automatically her friend, her excitement has proven to overwhelming and unable to control herself. Always wanting to play and love.

He’s ADORABLE!!! Love his sweet eyes ❤️

Love you Phil. You &your sons have been changing my life.

What a dog Old Blue was!💟 Enjoy retirement Ole Boy💗

When he was driving away with blue I got a little but choked up.glad blue will still be alive and enjoying Colorado

It's a beautiful thing a man and his friend I guaranty there are more emotions right than the TV world will ever see Hes earned a place in the Duck Hunting Hall of Fame Rest easy ole boy🙏🙏

If I see him up here I will make sure he's all good ( I live in Colorado) God bless

"To Everything there is a Season",,Thank God for them 10 years and the Gray Whisker's too. stay safe👍🏼🇺🇸

Blue is amazing I love watching him so talented & smart, what a hard worker. He loves what he does. I hope he enjoys his retirement he so deserves, as long as he's happy.

He is like our old Lab, Bettis, was.....anxiety laiden, anxious, rambunctious and a barker. I miss that old fella 💔

Great tribute to a great dog.

Gettin’ butt smacks already! Good luck Blue! ❤️🙏🏻❤️

4:10 Phil admits the dog is high strung and needs an outlet for energy. It’s Phil’s dog to do with as he pleases. A family friend is perfect.

He’s definitely a magnificent specimen Enjoy your retirement Blue

It’s beautiful to see a Retriever doing what retrievers were bred to do. Blue will be very happy...

To each their own however don’t know how you could ever give your dog away just cause he’s old. I guess it’s just a difference of perspective; a dog to me is not a thing but a valued family member.

He is so sweet.... I have lost so many of my babies and it never gets easier! I just remember God places so many for us too keep loving 🙏

Letting that dog go would be something i could have never done. Happy retirement old boy!!

Love the honesty of Phil😄👍🏾 Good job blue.

Awww.... He is so cute and looked so adorable sitting in the truck. I love that name, "Blue". If I ever get another dog, I'm gonna name it "Ol' Blue". My daddy had a bunch of huntin dogs and my 2 favorites was named "Red and Joe." I cried and cried when they passed. I was about 7 years old. Thanks for this. Blessings from Bama🤗

I'm learning to be not as soft and to overcome and endure to the end. It is hard to let go and I have a hunch that Phil must save some of his tears for the still of the night.

We just lost our retriever today unexpectedly. I always felt like dogs were God's gift to mankind. An extra companion to show us love. Well, a local breeder just fell in our lap 6 hours after Posi died. Something to consider for sure.

Should've kicked Jase & Stone out and kept Blue, Lol jk jk.... He melts my heart because I also have a 13 yr old Black Lab who looks identical to Blue. Mine is also in retirement just being a lazy yard pooch now.... They do keep a piece of our hearts!!!

Burrough, the Family speaks so highly of you. I think you're a lucky Man to get Blue!

My heart goes out to you sir we lost our boy a few months ago old age and hips he wasn't a dog he was like a son better than most people I'm so sorry

Love ya ole blue bigger and better ducks ahead

Ole blue would never be content staying in a pen. Plus every time they would load up to hunt ole blue would prob go crazy. Better that he goes to the farm with a man he’s known his whole life.

Happy retirement Blue.

You're a good guy Phil. Thanks for posting the video.

They're the best dogs in the world. I had a yellow lab named Jack. He was good at everything but sharing his toys with other dogs. He was smart and intuitive, a true gift from God.

He's like a child I'm sure God bless

Beautiful dog ❤GLORY TO GOD FOR HIS CREATION ❤😊

The more people I meet the more I LOVE my dog

I’ve been a horse trainer for 50 years. What I’ve found is there are GREAT performers in the animal world and every one was not perfect, they all had their quirks man made or natural that you just put up with cause they were that good!! Blessings to the darn good dog in his retirement.❤️

Your heart is gold Phill he deserves it

Dog are better than people!! I love dogs 😊✌❤

I could never give my dog away. Dogs probably happy.

I'm sorry to hear the news of your fur kid!! Its never easy to lose a loved and treasured companion. May God give you a peace that passes all understand. ❤

Poor Blue:( he's going to miss you Phil

I’ll sure miss ole Blue tales but it’s obvious Blue loves Berl and Berl loves Blue . I’m thinkin’ ole Blue may do a little huntin’ in Colorado 😂. Glad he’s going to a lovin’ home.

Bird dog or stock dog that can count past one is indeed rare. A true gem

Beautiful dog.. I love them labradors.. such versatile dogs...

So talented very talented blue you were made perfectly blue you do you love and light blue great job blue enjoy your new home love and light 🙏❤️✌️

CAN YOU DOO THIS GARAGE TOUR PLEASE IT IS AWESOME 😮

Man that's a awesome dog hope he's enjoying his retirement

A good dog is like a good friend. They are not perfect, but they are still hard to say good bye too. Be thankful for the relationship.

My grandfather trained retrievers for duck hunting. He always had 2-4 trained dogs. Fabulous at it . It was so cool to watch the training.

My lab was my child for 10 years still miss him every day

Aww good boi Blue! Hope you enjoy life out in Colorado with Burly!

WOW... I thought you had to put him down 'cause he was really sick and that brought a tear to my eye, ......Give him a big hug from my family.

Whining like mine too just means they love it as much as their owners. Great dogs labs are for a waterfowler and family man. God bless yall

Love this!!! I'm a coonhound man myself, but I love them Lab's!!

Blue is an amazing dog, around 8000 ducks retrieved! Outstanding! Blue or any dog is more loyal & trustworthy then any leftwinger! Enjoy your retirement!🤣🐕 🦆

Aw , I would have kept him ! I had a white Lab and a black one , sister and brother . My black looked just like blue , his name was Thunder . Those two were the smartest dogs I ever had. He lived 14 yrs she lived 16 .Hope Blue is happy at his new home !

Fitting send off Phil. Clearly he was special

"You're my boy Blue". We have ourselves a chocolate lab named Cassius. Similar in looks, productivity in hunting and exactly the same when it comes to talking. And that's all it is. They're talking and excited about being with the best buddy they ever had. Ain't a whole lot better than that.

I LOST MY BLACK LAB 5 YEARS AGO AND MISS HIM DEARLY. MY BEST FRIEND EVER.

Enjoy your retirement Blue. Well deserved.

Lost my Lab Blue . Greatest dog ghis man has known. Your my boy Blue.. miss ya

I could listen to this man all day

Beautiful dog.

Some of these people need to watch the WHOLE VIDEO. The dog didn't die. He just retired from hunting and now lives in Colorado.

God bless you phil and you're beautiful boy blue.

God Bless you Phil.🙏♥️

LOVE YOU MR ROBERTSON !!!

May God bless the faith leander, may God bless all the faithful one's followers and this faithful channel. God bless ya'll. With love tracy🙂❤🙏

He looks just like my black lab Baron who’s been gone almost 30 years, prematurely gray at about 6. That boy had a puppy spirit until his last days.

What a beautiful dog

What a great dog. Ya done good boy. Enjoy your retirement.

This reminds me of our black lab. He died from spleen cancer and my parents lied to me and kept saying we’d get him from the vet for 2 weeks so “it wouldn’t ruin my Christmas”. It’s been 9 years and I’m still not over it. I’m not upset because he died. You gotta move on. I’m upset because my dad lied about it. I was 9. It was heart breaking for me and lying about him made It even worse.

I am sooo sorry , for your pain, Blue sounds like he had a beautiful life, now he is with our Lord and happy...God Bless!!

Thanks for your service blue