My first post in this thread was back in 2009, quoted below. I've had my two pups by my side 24/7 since 2003. Take them everywhere, all the time!
Last Friday night my Aussie, "Guinness" was playing with my 6mo old daughter 100% normal, ate dinner normal, came to bed and slept on my feet like every night for the last 10 years.
I was dreaming that night about taking the whole family to the giant dog park the next morning. Jumped out of bed at 5am because the house seemed just a bit too quiet. Guinness had passed away in his sleep! :-( Laying in one of his normal sleeping spots like nothing was wrong!
The most common thing people used to say was "how old is your puppy?" To which I had to reply....10 years! He still ran, played and acted like a happy little pup. His death was very sudden and extremely unexpected! It's been a crushing week!
Please, take a moment to go love your pups while you can!!!