Angus is going to be 13 in September.

Ok, now maybe you make think this morbid but last month I ordered a urn for him. Not that I expect him to go soon but I just want to be prepared for when it does happen.
It seems like ever since I've gotten it he's been a much happier dog. He's even been trying to play with the girls more! Guess he's just telling me he's not ready to go yet

Needless to say he doesn't get around nearly as well as he used to due to arthritis and his hind end is much smaller than it used to be (loss of muscle). We do give him liquid health & it's helped so very much (expecially this past winter). He sleeps quite alot but if your going somewhere he'll gladly go too!
Every once in a while he'll stand at the door to go out and be on the wrong side. I don't know if he just forgets or what.

Over all for his age, I'd say he's doing pretty darn good. I had always heard their life span was 8-10....I think they just made that up