# Another dead dog thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 29, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178 "2020-01-29T18:18:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dinsdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/1 "2020-01-29T18:18:45Z")
We put Buster down this morning. He was the 3d golden we’ve taken from puppy to end, and he might’ve been the best (and the previous 2 were no slouches!) Our kids were at college and have been out of the house for most of his 11+ years, so he pretty much accommodated perfectly to my wife’s and my schedules/preferences as we’ve aged. Perhaps the highlight was about 8 years ago, when I was working/living alone during the week in NW IN, 20 minutes from the Dunes. EVERY afternoon, every season, no matter the weather, I’d get out of work at 3:00 p.m., pick up Buster, and head to the Dunes. The park was generally deserted on weekday afternoons, and we’d walk for approx. 2 hours. Depending on the day, he’d run up and down the dunes, standing at the top waiting for me to catch up, or we’d walk along the lake, with me throwing a stick into the water over and over. He was the best workout buddy at the best workout facility imaginable. He will be missed. ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/2 "2020-01-29T18:25:58Z")
I’m sorry for your loss. Sounds like you gave him a very good life – and that he returned the benefit. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2020, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/3 "2020-01-29T18:26:51Z")
So sorry for your loss. {{{RIP-Buster}}} ---
**Author:** ![JcWoman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jcwoman/32/2889_2.png) [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2020, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/4 "2020-01-29T18:28:42Z")
I feel for you, as I’ve been there a few times. I am a greyhound person and commented to someone last week that I’m “on my second pack”. I generally have two at a time because my husband won’t let me adopt all of them, so their ages are staggered such that their time with us overlaps by a year or two. I have to say that after losing one at an early age to osteosarcoma and another one to old age, the latter is absolutely more satisfying even though you feel the loss just as much. They come into your life as little balls of sunshine and bless you with their presence and love before they have to leave again. I am better for having known and loved them, as I’m sure you are for having known and loved Buster. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/5 "2020-01-29T19:22:57Z")
I’m so sorry to hear that, **Dinsdale**. It sounds like you two had a little bit of heaven there. ---
**Author:** ![Dinsdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2020, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/6 "2020-01-29T19:35:31Z")
Thanks all. Hmm - wonder if I can get away w/ not vacuuming for a couple of weeks, w/ no more tumbleweeds… Thinking about blowing the diet w/ a comfort pizza… 😉 Anticipate getting another dog - just not sure what breed. We love goldens, but approaching 60, hauling his 73# around last night was more than we want to take on. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2020, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/7 "2020-01-29T19:44:54Z")
I’ve always kept small breeds. Some are giant breeds in a little package. Good luck on finding the perfect pet/ friend. ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/8 "2020-01-29T19:46:43Z")
I’m so sorry, **Dins**. Since I’ve been here for over twenty years, I remember your goldens. I thought you still had Daisy. You might try an English setter. They are sweet, soft dogs like a Golden, but usually weigh a lot less. I do transport for a rescue that brings setters in from Greece, where they bred them for the field, then dump them on the street to starve if they don’t hunt well enough. StG ---
**Author:** ![Dinsdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/9 "2020-01-29T20:08:28Z")
> [@StGermain](#): > > I’m so sorry, **Dins**. Since I’ve been here for over twenty years, I remember your goldens. I thought you still had Daisy. > > … Wow - your memory is better than mine! 😃 Daisy was a good one - as was Bowser before her. But Daisy was our kids’ dog, and Bowser was MY college dog. These past 5 years or so it has just been Buster and the 2 of us, and we just got to the point where we all really liked each others’ company, and knew what each other liked/disliked. The dummy would give us the look saying, “Can we go downstairs and watch some TV?” 😉 And I guess I’ll have to walk down to the street myself to bring in the paper. That was always HIS job! 😃 We’re thinking abut something smaller - 20-30# or so, but I REALLY like the golden personality, behavior. I’m REALLY wary about getting a terrier or something, and missing the golden… (Yeah, I know - rescue.) ---
**Author:** ![Sailboat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sailboat/32/461_2.png) [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/10 "2020-01-29T21:28:03Z")
Dogs. _manly shoulder punch_ Sorry to hear. Arbitrarily Googled for smaller dogs with golden personalities: [https://www.goldenretrieverforum.com/threads/golden-personality-in-size-small.75469/](https://www.goldenretrieverforum.com/threads/golden-personality-in-size-small.75469/) > **[What types of small dogs are similar to golden retrievers in terms of...](https://www.quora.com/What-types-of-small-dogs-are-similar-to-golden-retrievers-in-terms-of-personality)** > > Answer (1 of 9): Contrary to what I’ve seen several recommendations for from others, I would not look at English Toy Spaniels—while descended from old-style Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, they’re much less outgoing, and less playful and robust to... ---
**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2020, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/11 "2020-01-29T22:22:35Z")
So sad for you, but the memories sound wonderful. The Rainbow Bridge is one paranormal belief I wish was real. ---
**Author:** ![Balthisar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/balthisar/32/2825_2.png) [@Balthisar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balthisar)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2020, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/12 "2020-01-30T00:59:21Z")
Sorry for your loss. I’ve sworn no more dogs to lose, but now I have a kid who may convince me otherwise. ---
**Author:** ![Moriarty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moriarty/32/49_2.png) [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2020, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/13 "2020-01-30T01:26:31Z")
I’m so sorry. I’m convinced angels are real; you can spot them by their wagging tails. It sounds like you had a marvelous relationship with one of yours. ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2020, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/14 "2020-01-30T01:38:20Z")
Dogs give so much and leave an empty space in both your home and your life when they go. But having that connection with an animal is amazing – even though it hurts so much at the end. ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2020, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/15 "2020-01-30T01:47:09Z")
I’m sorry **Dinsdale**. It’s hurts to lose a good dog. ---
**Author:** ![Dinsdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/16 "2020-01-30T12:59:59Z")
Thanks all. It is amazing how many times your mind thinks of things related to the dog. Coming into the house, you think you’ll have to let him out. Then immediately after reminding yourself he is gone, you look to where he used to greet you… My wife became enamored of King Charles Cavs after a dog show a while back. A niece who is a vet says they are horribly overbred and prone to all manner of disease. Funny, several neighbors have expressed their sympathy and - may I say - grief. They enjoyed watching him run out and get the paper, chase a ball at the schoolyard down the block, and hang out while I did yard work. Our neighbor teen who watched him when we travelled was REALLY broken up. We aren’t in a rush, but I’m thinking we are likely to fill this dog-shaped hole in our hearts and lives sooner rather than later… ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2020, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/17 "2020-01-30T13:14:31Z")
Sorry for your loss. Your thread title was like a punch in the guts for me. We have three dogs and the eldest is very old but still going strongish. ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/18 "2020-01-30T20:42:35Z")
I’m sorry for your loss. Dogs and cats have a real knack for burrowing deeply into our hearts, don’t they? ---
**Author:** ![TPWombat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbce88/32.png) [@TPWombat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TPWombat)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2020, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/19 "2020-02-05T00:27:23Z")
Sorry ☹ ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2020, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178/20 "2020-02-05T01:39:57Z")
So sorry you lost your furry friend. Buster sounds like a Very Good Dog. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dead-dog-thread/847178.md?page=2)