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Sixteen years for medium sized furry friend I would call a good innings, extremely sad when they go on not having a longer lifespan. Each and every one has been extra special in my lifetime never forgotten.

Yes, he had a long life for his size (40 kilos in adulthood) but nature has decided that dogs should live much less than we would like. All we can do is to be grateful for the moments we had with them and remember.
Thanks again!

Don't linger too long without a companion, one is waiting in the wings looking for a loving person to accompany.