Ive been breeding and raising dogs for over 30+ years and its hard to put one down whether its a puppy or an old faithful. When I decided to raise dogs I told myself I would treat my dogs the best that I could but when it came time to put them down I would do it without hesitation. I have to admit its been a hard thing to do at times and missed many of them afterwards. Amazing things about dogs, all they want is for you to love them. h.h.