tis ok mate, unfortunately they dont live as long as we do and he had a lot wrong with him.
we will get another dog hopefully very soon, just got a lot of other things to sort out first before we are in the right possition to bring one up. and cirtainly if i need knee surgery this summer (and i've only just turned 22!!) then i'll be at home all the time so can bring a pup up 8)