Hey Lew again sorry for your loss.I have always had big dogs and lucky if they would last 9 years.It never gets easy.I have a wall of fame for my dogs over the last 30 years.Every time I walk up the stairs it is a reminder how special they were.Always had two or three at at time .The pictures on the wall on the way up.I could tell you a story about everyone.Sure miss them,but not forgoten!!!