[holtjv]

Goldens are just the sweetist dogs. fun, even-tempered, earnest. You'll miss him mightily. It sounds odd to say, but it's easier when you're prepared for it than when it just happens out of the blue. If you put him down, you'll know it's to help him out.

My dane is an awesome dog; best I've ever had in her way. Big, goofy, unbelievably attentive and affectionate. But she's got this little mean streak that keeps thing interesting for my rhodie, who doesn't have a deceitful hair on his wiry body.