thx all - I am in tears all the time and even though I have 7 other dogs, the house seems empty - he had a quiet dignified presence. The sad thing is, a bit like children, its hard to remember them when they were young and running around. I know its probably just a temporary thing but I really feel that my current dogs will be my last. Although Ive lost dogs in the past, he was my special once in a lifetime dog. was a youngster when I had my son who will be 14 in Jan, been with my when my husband died and has been such a huge part of my life for so long - its the end of an era. However, Ill need to pick myself up out of this depression and put on 'a face' for christmas I suppose
Thx for all your good wishes - means a lot to me