Beckett at 11 - still king of the roost - he's raised the two GSD puppies I bought from Suzanne with a fair, level, firm hand... and he still initiates running/playing/boinking sessions, even more often than my year old pup. 11 and going strong, no health problems other than periodontal disease (he has dental work done every 6 months, gets brushed daily, and receives CoQ10 BID, which really helps...), and just the beginning traces of stiffness when lying down or rising. Otherwise... he's my all-gone-grey-needle-nosed-lap-puppy.
Thanks for rescuing this extraordinary being.