Bruno was an awesome member of our family. He was almost 9 when we lost him. We drove to the city to get him from a lady that kept him crated all of the time. She had got him out of a shelter and treated him for heartworms. He was very timid, and very intelligent. Bruno was my dear friend and confidant when I went through the end of my first marriage... he was true and never left my side. He looked after my daughter and I and never asked for much if anything in return. He was the first dog that I had ever had inside with me all of the time. Now I dont know how I ever did without him. He was quiet and loving, sometimes playful and always attentive and obedient. His loss is a tremendous loss for me and for my family. He is so missed. I know my tears are selfish, he is smiling down on us now. He was an awesome companion and a dear dear friend to me. Bruno would sit at the top of our yard and watch over the entirety of the yard. He would look so proud and peaceful. He would also be unable to contain himself anytime the mower or atv were running. Something from deep within his hearding instincts made him unable to "not" chase and bite the tires. He finally became able to lag behind, so there was no danger to him. I just can't imagine working in the yard this summer without him. He had a special way of looking flirtatious with his eyes, this made it impossible not to give him his loved attention. Bruno was also very very pushy with his head, when sitting down, he would take his head or his paws and make you pet him. It is unreal how very much our family misses him. Just this summer, after 6 years with our family, did he get the nerve to leave the boundary of our yard. It was awesome to see him chasing rabbits, and romping in the field. I am so very thankful for the many ways he touched our lives. He was so much more than a pet, he was a beloved family member and friend. We miss you Bruno Boy.