I'm so sorry about Little Buddy. It is so sad to lose a dog. I lost my Black Labrador 2 years ago now and still miss him. Please do me and Yourself favor, save one of Buddy's flies, stick it in a favorite hat or other piece of fishing gear, that way you will always have a piece of him close by. I have a "Shadow" fly in my tying room stuck on to our clan crest to commemorate my dog Shadow.
JC We have Shiz tsus but my Favorite dogs are still the Black Lab. I would have loved to see Deanna's Champion. All Lab's are champions in my opinion. Shiz tsus sometimes not so much. We have one that is a total brat. We love him but he's a brat nevertheless.
Tuber You have no idea how much work goes into those dogs. The whole family work really hard at it . They have 6 dogs living with them right now and they all need walks, they all need grooming and feeding and playtime etc. You can't just let them out the back door you have to go with them. Shiz tsu hair tangles so badly that finally you just have to cut it short and start over. So all walks are on the leash. But Her family all love doing it. The dogs certainly love all that attention. I would not have the patience which is why mine are clipped regularly.