My dad had two. The first was Turk who he got when he was an Army officer in Germany in the early 50's and brought home. Second was Zarek, who was a skinny dog that was about 9 months old and the owner kept locked up in her garage.
Zarek turned out to be the most magnificent looking shepherd I have ever seen. Big, smart and loved kids..........alas, he too only lived about 10 years.
I'd love to have one but I couldn't stand to part with it after only 10 years of companionship........
“I’d love to have one but I couldn’t stand to part with it after only 10 years of companionship......”
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You’re depriving a dog of a good,loving home for 10 years. Sure it’s tough but the lucky animal would be glad to have you.
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