Boots was first diagnosed with a heart condition about 8 years ago, he has had several cardiac episodes (or wobbles) along the way, but with his ever attentive owners love and care and a combination of heart medications he has proved to be unstoppable!

In the last few years he has also developed arthritis, which progressed to the point of pain and muscle wastage. Again, his owners have taken it all in their stride, as has Boots, so he is comfortable and enjoying life with further arthritis medications and a joint supplement.

Boots owner said 'Despite being very poorly, he still enjoys life as best as he can. We have never treated him much different to the other dogs. Only the past couple years he has taken it easy. Up until then he has always walked miles, in Spain and over Dartmoor. He has been a great walker, taking in all terrains with ease'

He continues to surprise us at the vets with his tenacity for life and ability to keep going despite his multiple conditions.