Hi Rick and Cody,
We are currently on our second Golden Retreiver, our first "Dudley" lived to 16 years of age, never grew up. We now have "Chester" who is 12 and diagnosed with sickle cell carcinoma, our vet offered an operation which could see him live for another three years, the downside is it could kill him, so we will take our chances without the op because we believe he will make 15 on his own, regardless!. Goldies are extremely resilient animals, do not grow up and have very strong personalities. Chester used to be 45 kilos, has stabilised at 38 [big lad, head like a pallet of bricks]but we would not be without him, so don't give up on Cody he may surprise you yet,
Cheers,
Roy,
Mosquito 1770, McLaren Vale, South Australia,
Normanville Sailing Club has its season opener tomorrow so the boat was on the front lawn for a few last minute checks, nothing like a snoring ,farting golden retreiver for company!