lakritze---Everything that you mentioned,fit my previous dog perfectly!He lived with us,for 11 1/2 yrs.I had to have him put down,2 days,before Thanksgiving,2 yrs ago.I realise now,that his
qualities,were perfect.My wife can't get over,how much,I still miss
him.I used to refer to him as my Black son.(Black Lab/Roty combo)
He was a family member,not just a pet.We never boarded him.He
loved to ride & we always took him with us.Thank You! Irish
P.S.We have two daughters,that's why the Black son,reference.

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Irish---Better to be dead & cool,then alive & uncool!
(Harley Davidson & the Marlboro Man)