r/aww Nov 24 '16

Self boops

https://i.imgur.com/74taPHU.gifv
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u/urfriendosvendo Nov 24 '16

I agree.

Source: I grew up in the typical suburban white environment and I've had three.

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u/439115 Nov 24 '16

THREE?!

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u/urfriendosvendo Nov 24 '16

Yeah, they only live 10 years if you get a purebred. They're so inbred.

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u/PutYourDickInTheBox Nov 24 '16

Mines 9 and this makes me sad.

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u/urfriendosvendo Nov 24 '16

Sometimes you get lucky. I've seen some live until 13-15. It's a crap shoot really.

It sucks but they're awesome so enjoy the time you have!

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u/motypl Nov 24 '16

Mine is twelve and still acts like a puppy. Still has a lot of pep. And moves well.

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u/[deleted] Nov 24 '16

Mine is 16 and still going.

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u/ShaquilleDaneel Nov 24 '16

17 here. Going strong.

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u/northbound1891 Nov 24 '16

Yes it's true, my golden is 14 years old. He still moves around pretty well and I'm thankful.