I've never had a dog, but in want one. This is one of the things I'm slightly baffled and slightly worried about. Any thoughts?
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Dog get old and they slightly change but I would never not own a dog over it! They're kind of like old people! They just get slower not so playful but if u try to be playful they will be, there more tired and relaxed then there is the health issues with there eyes and hips and joints but just as an elderly person there's the difficultly but there still ur amazing pet dog no matter what!
What a beautiful dog! Is he an Australian shepherd? My 9.5 year old basset hound is a Rudy also
He is just gorgeous. It amazes me how beautiful dogs can be!Rudy has become slower and more grumpy with age. He sleeps all the time now. He isn't as dog friendly as he use to be, especially with puppies. He doesn't like being told to move when he's laying down. He has arthritis, his hearing is going, he has cancer. He smells more than he use to.
But!
He is still a snuggle bug. He is still protective. He still loves to play fetch. He still licks all the time. His fur still looks amazing. He's still as smart and intuitive as ever. And most important, I am still his best friend ever. He howls every time I leave the house even if my husband is still home.
Rudy is now 11. I have had him for 10 years. Best dog ever. Hands down.
Here he is keeping me company while I was miserable with morning sickness. Such a good boy!