Another goodbye friend thread.

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My wife and I made the decision to put our twelve year old French Beauceron down today. His heart was failing along with bad hips, fatty tumors, etc., etc. so it was time. "Dually", so named for the breeds prominent double dewclaws, was perhaps the most loyal dog either of us ever had. At 130 lbs, he was a gentle giant even perhaps a sissy. Though a bit of a clutz in the house, outside he was ever so graceful as he would "run like the wind". He would sprawl across the sofa leaving me just enough room at the end and lay his head in my lap. As I stroked him, he would purr like a cat.

Searching for another member to our family at the time, my wife had mentioned always wanting one of the breed, a herding dog that dates to the 1600's. Back in February of 2000 when Dually came to us, supposingly, there were only around 500 in the US. None of the veterinarians that ever met Dually had ever seen another nor have we except for pictures or just in the last few years on the dog shows.

I found Dually on the net. A product of a puppy mill of all things, he was being fostered in Nashua, NH. Leaving our then home in PA at around midnight after working the evening shift, we drove all night to get there then turned right around to go home. Not being so good at traveling, Dually was carsick the whole trip home. Other than some nightly crate training to fully housebreak Dually, he was one of those dogs that always knew what to do with very little correction.

As we drove home from the vet's office, the heavy rain lightened up then stopped long enough for me to get a hole dug and bury Dually. No time to mourn though because while I was putting the tractor away, my wife informed me that one of our stallions had a gaping chest wound. Sheese! As we cleaned the wound up, we decided we had better bring the same vet out. About the time that the vet arrived, the sky opened up again along with some thunder and lightning.

Seems the stallion had rammed into a bucket hanger in his stall. We got him patched up and he will be fine but what a day!

Hopefully, I will get my picture attached correctly. Dually is on to the left of my wife and his buddy Oscar (the "blond" Belgium Malinois) is on the right. Unfortunately, Oscar has hip issues and problems related to calcium deposits on his spine so his days are numbered as well.

It will not be totally quiet in our house though. We also have a min pin and a yellow lab or golden retriever/hound mix. I suppose after some time we will take in another family member though I don't think that we would want another 130 pounder. Thanks in advance for understanding.
 
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So sorry to hear about Dually. A beautiful animal. I am not familiar with the breed but he was a looker for sure. I know you are seeing him in your mind, we get so used to our pets being with us. With dogs, it's like a presence is gone and something is missing.

We recently lost our female Leonberger, Sophie. She would have been 11 yrs. old in February, not too bad for a giant breed dog. She just sort of wore out and went into shock. BP down to about nothing, very faint pulse. Vet said not much to do really at her age. She'd had some less severe spells earlier, so we figured it was time.

I hope your horse is healing up. You will be looking for another dog I bet before you know it.

Dave.
 
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Sorry to hear about the loss of that big guy, yeah it will be quieter now with out him thumping around. The other pets will be going through a mourning period as well with out him, such a huge presence.

JB.
 
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It's always a heartbreak when we loose a four legged member of the family. You'll find yourself thinking of him often, I lost by buddy Frasier about 2 years ago and a day does not pass that he doesn't cross my mind.
 
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That is a terrible loss. I guess in some way's you were at least afforded the decision and it wasn't sudden. "dually was a sure handsome animal.

We have one of ours buried near the back yard, it is truly sad to loose a friend you KNOW was loyal when loyalty is so hard to find.
 
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I can feel your pain, I had to put our 12 yr. old lab Sadie down a couple of months ago. She was in great shape except for the cancer that was eating her up.

I buried her by my gate on my farm, she is my eternal watchdog and is always there to greet me when I pull up.

It is always a tough day when one of the family passes. I was with Sadie right until the end and somehow that made it a little easier. I kept telling her we were gonna fix it so her leg would never bother her again...and we did.

PS...I HATE CANCER! Sometimes I think it's gonna get us all.
 
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Sorry to hear of your loss.

Loosing a dog it s a kick in the fanny.....

If the dog is one of those really special ones, it is like someone stomping on your heart. I think it would be easier to deal with the heart stomp.

Got a photo of my Kelly up on the wall....

The kids put a posted note on her picture wishing her a happy Christmas.

Later,
Dan
 
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He was a beauty and Oscar is also a looker. Your description of a gentle giant seems to have fit him to a tee and I'm sure he will be missed.
 
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Sorry for your loss. We do get attached to our animals at times. Especially those that we share the house with. We've got a Cocker Spaniel that will be 15 this year. July to be exact. He gets around pretty good but his hearing is going as well as his eye sight. He's gotten pretty good at hand signals. I hate to mention it but I've already sized him up for a box.:(
 

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