It's amazing, this girl never had a rough day in her life...never gave me a damn big vet bill, nothing. The other dog (put down a year ago) was from supposed pristine Euro bloodlines and cost me a ton--she was an English Creme Retriever...but it was a constant health battle with her..even tho she made it to 15.
Breesy girl, the rescue we put down today, made it to nearly 14...a week ago I would have said without hesitation she had several good years left...then boom, her heart had an aggressive growth and it was over so fast. Cherish the time man, it can happen so quick.