We had an Eskie that we had to put down at 17, 3 years ago. Great dogs, but ours was a little neurotic.Sorry to hear. I lost the best dog I ever knew a few years ago. An American Eskamino at 15 years old .I'd like another dog but the kids are years gone and my wife and I both work. I don't think that kind of life would be fair to a dog. Maybe when I retire I'll get the Husky I've always wanted.