I’m trying to remember if I ever made a negative comment about anybodies dog here, or anywhere else, and I’m not feeling it. I do remember the neighbor who had two Goldens out of the same litter, one hunted, one didn’t, but, the non hunter stayed with momma and was a great guard dog. No harm, no foul, as it were. I told people about that.
A different neighbor has a pair (sisters) of Goldens that were part of a study at the U of M trying to determine why some Goldens had short lifespans. Inconclusive, and his dogs are about 14, at the moment, so, it isn’t a thing with all Goldens. I told people about that.
I’m sorry your dog died, Brent. I have been where you are, and I will go there, willingly, again. Gus was not a man, he was a dog, and dogs bring a different sort of acceptance and loyalty to a man that they consider their owner. A man can never be a dog, and a dog can never be a man. But, together, they can make a pretty good team.
Don’t assume the worst in people who disagree with you, here, Brent. Your dog wouldn’t have.
You have my sympathy.
Best,
Ted
