Hi Benny. This is Cindy from New York State. I am the person who has Scooter. His beautiful red coat is lighter, turning gray/white. But he is still a lovebug and going strong. He sleeps with my daughter every night and is such a happy boy. We all love him!! I just have to say that we love seniors too!!! Our Fred dog turned 14 last December and Ellie is 13 now. I told my hubby that we should open a Senior Citizen Home for Dachshunds. He can't stand it when people just give their dogs away when they reach a certain age... can't understand it. There are elderly people that can't stay in their own homes any longer but you would think their families would take care of their pets for them. It is so sad when they won't. You are a good man Benny. Keep up the good work.