Our next oldest is Belle. She is a six-year-old Shar Pei and is truly a gentle giant. She weighs about 90 lb, but is shy, gentle, and as playful as a puppy.
When her best dog-friend, Dakota, died from cancer three years ago, Belle was devastated and mourned for months. When we got another Shar Pei puppy to keep her company, Belle could have taken over the alpha duties. Instead, she waited until the puppy grew up, and then she passed on the duties to her new pack mate.
Her health is not good, and she has to take pills daily for her inactive thyroid gland. Despite being active, she gains weight easily and has suffered numerous maladies and infections. She probably won't live to be very old, but her time with us has been a joy.
No comments:
Post a Comment