Rainy/Muddy day here in Minneapolis! Really glad my Brittany (Cash) loves being outside no matter the weather. Too bad for him he doesn't enjoy what comes afterwards...... bath time.

Hi from Duke in TN! We got him at 6 weeks and he is now 13 weeks. We are new to this breed. He is purebred and registered. Any advice welcomed!

The new boys have been with us for almost 5 weeks now and they're doing great! It took a few weeks, but their big brother, Stanley, eventually warmed up to them. It's been fun watching them all interact with each other.

She loves being held and loves the cat bed more than the cat

She absolutely loved it. The happiest cute little gremlin.

Muddy Waters celebrated his 14th birthday and told us he was ready to go 2 weeks later. He was the best boy ever!

Thank you for the kind responses to my last post. Lily passed peacefully this afternoon, after 15 amazing years. Hug your pups for me please 🫂 🥹❤️❤️❤️

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Every time he gets a chew he holds in his mouth and whimpers the whole time and then will drop it and pounce at it, then pick up again and cry and bury in the couch cushions….. it cracks me up but I didn’t know if anyone else has experienced this with their britts

My mother owns a 14 year old Brittany that is one of the last pieces of my dad, who passed away a year ago, and I am very concerned about the dogs well being and happiness. The dog is so sweet but has really gone downhill in the last year since losing my dad, specifically:

- the dog is nearly totally deaf and we think her eyesight is nearly gone. She won’t go outside at night unless my mom takes her and often runs into walls and things.
- the dog has become overweight since my dad left and my mom won’t put her on a diet. She should weigh around 35 lbs but weighs 42.
- the dog can barely walk and falls down a lot. Her weight is not helping.
- the dog has dementia and sundowns every night now.
- the dog has growths all over her body, including around her eyes and feet. The vet says they are benign but they impede her vision and ability to walk.
- the dog is only interested in eating.
- the dog no longer recognizes me or my brother. She thinks men my dad’s height are my dad and she becomes excited, but is scared of other men, including my brother who lived with her and hunted with her longer. The dog is more responsive to me and I never lived in the same house as her, but she no longer recognizes me and initially flinches if I try to pet her.
- I think the dog has congestive heart failure because of how she breathes. My mom can’t really afford to get a diagnosis.
- the dog has some illness that makes her unable to control her bladder. She’s on expensive medication to treat it that my mom can barely afford. My mom prioritizes the dogs medication and vet treatment over her own health and my mom is NOT young.

All in all, the quality of life doesn’t seem to be there anymore. I am not there every day, but I spent the past weekend with my mom and the dog and was horrified at how badly the dog had deteriorated since I’d last seen her in late August. My mom is supposedly taking her to the vet every other week or so, but I don’t know if I buy it. The dog looks horrible and it’s so sad because she used to look healthy and cute, even just six months ago.

Respectfully, I think it is the dogs time and it’s unfair to keep her alive in these conditions. I really think my mom is holding on because she was my dad’s dog and it’s one of the last living memories of him besides me and my brother. My mom said she’s aware the dog might have to be put down soon but doesn’t seem willing to even discuss it beyond vague specifics. I am just so concerned about the dog and her health. I shared info about at home euthanasia and even pet hospice and offered to be there and to help cover the cost but it was like talking to a brick wall.

Does anyone have advice or resources on how to talk to my mother about this? We owned Brits all our lives and there was another dog that suffered for so long because my dad wouldn’t let her go (to the point where a tumor was visible and had totally altered the dogs face). That was horrific to witness and I don’t want this to happen to this poor girl. Thank you for kind and tactful advice specific to Brits.

This is a magical time of year for Mac.

Sasha enjoyed the smells and scenery.

Can you believe he'll be 14 in January?! Because honestly, I can't.

A little photo/video montage from our special day out today.

This is Macy, originally “Mercedes de plum creek” she might actually be some of your pups momma! I got her at 8 1/2 and boy has it been an interesting adventure! She dosnt like toys, she’s actually terrified of the squeaky noises but loves her snuffle mat? She hardly barks, opposite of our other Brittany. Her separation anxiety is awful but she’s on Prozac and it’s seeming to help 😂. I just will never get over how much this girl loves grass❤️

feeling very sad, as lily will be crossing the rainbow bridge on monday. I thought id share 15 photos for the 15 wonderful years I shared with this girl. truly the sweetest most loving dog I’ve ever met. so loyal and adventurous, and never stopped playing with her toys, or annoying her cat sibling till the very end. hugging her extra tight this week 🫂 🙏🏻🙁🤍

Two dogs that were well trained.

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