HRMG, My sis had a dog that at his huge size, managed to live 18 years. He was part Collie and Chow, I was shocked he lived so long and so well. He passed just last year from an apparent stroke in his sleep. If you would have seen the accident he was in when he was less than two years old you would not beleieve he survived it! The Dr. put his shoulder back together with pins and screws and told my sister he would likely never run again. He not only ran, he ran well! The Dr. called him his Miracle dog. I love that story, and he was loved by all who knew him. Edited at: Sunday, February 21, 2010 6:29:44 PM