Well, it's really kind of hard to say when a dog is "to old".
If he can jump up & down from the couch and you don't
hear any pain sounds from him. He's still okey. If he's
developed a hearing problem, then that's different. I
think people should make sure that he's looking at them
before they talk to him. This is kind of a sad time for you
to begin to think that he won'nt be with you forever...
I'm starting to feel the same way about my dog Buddy,
he has limping problems & I hate to think that he has to
have pain everyday, and that it could get worse...
Don't feel bad that Ruf may have been overlooked when
you got Josie, just try to give him a little extra pat or hug
every now & then.. Ruf knows that you love him !!!