He wasn't old really, GeekKopi, he was not quite 8. He was a big solid boy and he went downhill quickly, in a matter of around 3 weeks. We took him to the vet and he had lymphoma, they put him to sleep then and there. Roxi is 5, she is my older sons shadow ^-^. We had a chance of a blue Staffy not long after Rocky went but we both thought it a bit soon. I sort of regret not getting him now. Your babies are still very young. Are yours smart? Roxi is about as thick as they come ;D.