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The posts I read about what did your dog do that was unusual got me thinking about all of the dogs I have had. As much as I loved them all, one was most special to me. Here is my special dog story. Who was yours?

His was an AKC champion mini doxie, long red hair with black ear tips and fringe.
I saw an ad in the paper for him..he was 4 and the breeder wanted to sell him. When I asked why he told me that he had been shown and won all these championships and then he was used as a stud dog. Now he was no longer making him any money and he did not want the expense of caring for him. Needless to say, I took the little guy off his hands. He was my little buddy and my shadow for almost 14 years. He went everywhere with me, including to work occassionally. He never left my lap or my side. He was the best listener and had the kindest heart.

He also had the heart of a lion. My other dogs at the time were a german shepard and a rhodesian ridgeback and this little 11 pound dog would put them in their place with a growl and a bark. When he wanted my sole attention he would place each dog in a corner. And they stayed there.
He loved everyone, especially kids. I was at work the day he passed at almost 18. My husband said he came to him, wanted some pets and then went to his bed. When hubby checked on him, he was gone. I was absolutely devistated. Still am. But it is better to have a broken heart then never to have loved a dog.

Who was your most special dog?