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Also for that much money, ask about after-purchase support is the breeder there to help answer your questions/take the dog back if the situation changes for the worse, give support if sudden illness strikes when dog reaches adulthood .....

Eating and eliminating/being clean are instincts which are often among the final instincts to die .... they are not really a judge of a dog's QUALITY OF LIFE . the urge to toilet outside has been there for all his life ...his doggy brain will just keep on sending that message - he doesn't have the ability to THINK ... "I am VERY VERY ill, my body will not be able to cope, I'll lie here and the humans will help " ..his body will just continually fail, as it is so fragile and old. My Old Mitchell became faecally incontinent - was still happy , but stiff & sore , old, and covered in varying fatty tumours. He was embarrassed at his incontinence ..he would try and get outside, and not make it For me, that was the turning point . We had a few good last days , letting him do whatever he enjoyed - chasing rabbits etc ... and then I let him go , a decision I have never regretted . I would have bitterly regretted having him bedridden and unable to enjoy the things he got a sparkle in his eyes from. That would have been heartbreaking for me He was in his teens , had been with me 24/7 for most of those years, and I miss him every day - BUT I remember him bright eyed and in the sunshine , eager for the morning's outing ....wagging his tail madly ...

sadly, no... He is old, and his body is failing . We often forget to keep dogs happyand healthy for THEIR ENJOYMENT , not keep them alive for our benefit . It is selfish of us to expect them to struggle , just so we can have them around a few more weeks

For me , it would be now . This isn't 'quality of life' for your boy. It's at these times we need to step back, and imagine what our dogs are feeling..every time they go to do something simple, like walk or poo, and fall over No enjoyment of living here . As said, reaching teen years is amazing... let him rest now ...

I agree- why bother feeding imported ?

Done Absolutely beautiful pieces of craftswomanship

Ooh... puppy spam Most welcome! Hopefully Bella is a good Big Sister

Awww... how wonderful to see her bouncing What a difference you have made !

My first dog was Cleve , a border collie .

There is no way hair/skin cells from dog can be eliminated entirely by these machines, in my opinion ....they would need to have a VERY strong suction happening to gather it all up from the floor/furniture cushions, etc ! LOL . Pollen I can sort of understand ..that being microscopic , and suspended in the air ... but dog hair etc ..I very much doubt it. there are so many non- drowsy antihistamines around....there maybe one which suits the person for that short term usage .

Oh, it IS raw..it's only a very short time ..your mind will still be scrambled and reactive ...

Oh I think it is a wonderful offer- very kind and thoughtful .

Yes..that thought would steer me away, for sure! Generous offer, or not.

A new dog is certainly NOT a 'replacement '..it is a NEW beginning - someone different, a new challenge ..new tailwags, new mischief, new ways of showing love . You will start to sort this out when GRIEF start to be a bit less brutal , and yr brain can have a bit of thinking room. Do you want a puppy who reminds you of Kane in looks/manners every day? Do you want the memories ? Are you willing to accept another puppy may be the complete opposite? Lots on which to ponder It is a very generous offer ...and definitely worth considering ...

You cannot compensate them until you have seen proof of the illness. That seems simple enough to understand . explain that you cannot decide on compensation, until you have seen the extent of the murmur, and the prognosis .

You obviously need proof. Perhaps they don't understand they are required to provide proof?It would be the same for an insurance claim for a car/fridge/whatever...the insurer can not just take a buyer's word. Maybe just ask for their Vet's contact details ..that way you can bypass them and get correct information , so as to provide whatever support is necessary .

Just because it has size, doesn't mean it has the temperament . Remember my Kieran? He was a staghound X bred for pigging ..dumped to die in the bush at around 9 weeks because he was a sook..and remained so his entire life .A rabbit could set him shivering ! He was a watchdog , and could , on rare occasions be aggressive toward certain types of humans however.

I second this

Gorgeous girl And what great news!! Looking forward to puppy? photos!

Just a couple of things ..as I really can't help..but what breed of puppy is your new acquisition , and has he/she been exposed to a crate etc yet ?

Especially when they will impact on those in your care I am sorry, and hope you find someone in whom you can place your trust .

Such a cute photo ...

canine tooth extraction is NOT cheap . Canine teeth are difficult and time-consuming to remove , because of the anatomy / depth of the root in the jaw structure , and I would imagine a BIG bill . Anaesthetics/medications also go on weight ..so large breed = more expense