Damn JB, so sorry to hear that.. I have a goldenlab I've had since he was 8 wks and will be 3 in July... I just couln't imagine. I know the type of bond you're talking about and my thoughts are with you my friend. This forum is the perfect place to post this bro and I hope you get through this okay. I will definetely take a while but hang in there and all the best..
Peace,
IG