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He sounds like a great dog. I can tell that you really miss him a lot, and they are part of us and part of our families, so it does really hurt when we have to say goodbye. But I'm happy that he had so much love from you and such a good life. For a large dog, he had a long life. Smaller dogs tend to live a little bit longer. I hope that you do get another dog soon. While no dog could ever replace him, loving another pet helps to fill the void that is left when one is gone.

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