My Belgian Shepherd Died

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Rancho the Dog is a 4 year old male Belgian Tervuren Shepherd. There are 4 varieties of the Belgian Shepherd Dog - the Malinois (short coated), the Groenendael (black long-coated), the Lakenois (wire-haired) and the Tervuren (basically a long-coated Malinois, as far as color is concerned)
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[@SixtyFormula]

Hey! We are so sorry to hear this. I know it’s overdue - but rancho was a legend! ❤

[@bostonterrierhiro]

Hello dear, I'm truly sorry to hear about your devastating loss. Watching the video today completely shattered my heart. :( May your sweet Rancho rest in peace.

[@sophiakapchinsky4987]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Rancho was one of the main reasons why I got my Belgian shepherd and he was always such a good role model. You and your family will be in my prayers ❤️

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@Uncle_Yukon]

SO sorry for your loss. He was a great dog.

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks, my friend.

[@lornamackenzie343]

Oh no Petra 😢 I am absolutely heartbroken for you at the loss of dear handsome Rancho.💔 He is now running free over the rainbow 🌈 Thankyou for all the amazing wonderful memories you left us of Rancho. He had the best life with you. RIP Rancho we will miss you 😪💙💙

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you, Lorna 🌈

[@soulianisandrahm]

I'm very very sorry. I have been crying all the video long and now that I'm writing these lines I'm following crying. Now I am watching sleeping my lovely terv girl called Dolça (Sweet in catalan) because she is very very sweet and lovely. She is 9 and a half and last year she was very close to die. The vet told us that in 24h we should decide to give her euthanasia. Affortunately we were lucky and now she is healthy with us. I just can say that I enjoyed a lot watching the Rancho videos and you can feel proud and privileged to share all those years and happy moments with him. I know what you suffered because before Dolça I got a Groenendael, she had cancer, operated twice, got radio but all wasn't enough to save her and finally we had to finish her suffering and it was one of the hardest days of my life when she was gone in my arms. I felt like a killer that kill a daughter. Remember all the good thing with him, that I'm sure there are a lot. My best regards and my condolences. And I'm sure that Rancho is in the heaven watching you and playing with other angels like him

[@tajjson]

So sorry for your loss. I am an old follower but havent been on KZbin a lot lately. I have had several dogs but I have never been so attached to any dog like my Groenendael. I will be so devastated when he will be gone. I hope you are ok. Rancho will never be forgotten. ❤

[@KaroLina-z4v]

I just found out today that Rancho died. I'm so sorry! He was so similar to my Einstein in many ways, I enjoyed watching all of his vlogs. Einstein died in May this year at the age of 13, I know how difficult it is... Run free wonderful Rancho...

[@thore535]

Heartbroken. I feel what you've been going through. It just tears you apart seeing them suffer when they have no clue what's going on, when they're just in terror and you're in terror too and you basically can do nothing but hold them and try calm them down,... it's so terribly sad. They run through their short lives way too fast. And when the time is up it's almost impossible to let them go. Still that's our last and hardest duty: To give them a peaceful release in dignity when there's no point in suffering anymore. I came across your channel recently, about the time my little Tervueren girl was born. Kaylee is 4 1/2 months now. I enjoy your films greatly and have been a Rancho fan right from the start. May you find comfort in knowing Rancho and you have been, are, and will be an inspiration for many people and he will live on in these lovely films for all of us for years to come. My deepest sympathies and loads of love from Berlin.

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you so much ❤️ Hugs and kisses to Kaylee.

[@gingertrodglen6730]

I loss my service dog 5/3/23, we were together for 8yrs. l will never be the same, I feel broken. Your video was hard to watch. I am so sorry, I really know what it feels like,

[@JourneyMine]

So sorry to hear about Rancho suffering with epilepsy. Your videos helped us tremendously with raising our Belgian Terv. We had no idea what we were in for but we are blessed to have her. No words can take away your sadness, but time does heal and take comfort in knowing Rancho doesn’t suffer any longer. 🙏🏼💛

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you very much 💛

[@alicem.norbut8762]

Thank you for all of your content over the years! You inspired us to get our first Belgian shepherd. Close to a decade later, we have an entire household. Rancho is still remembered as our original inspiration - and has brought so much joy into our lives. ♥️

[@TervTrainRus]

Shadow is the Terv on the left... his cousin Sky is beside him.

[@ranchothedog]

both beautiful!

[@f4zed0ut]

I am so sorry to hear about Rancho. We lost our Belgian Groenendael in the exact same way - overnight seizures of increasing frequency, and spinal problems afterwards. We also didn't go for the MRI as our Indiana was over 13 (he was a rescue and 1-3 years old when we got him), but all signs pointed to genetics as well. We did have an x-ray 2 years earlier that confirmed spinal arthritis, and we also had him on water treadmills and acupuncture. It was remarkably the same pattern as Rancho, and we had to let him go when he had two grand mal seizures in one day. He just couldn't keep going like that and was anxious all the time because of the pain. What we did was make a scrapbook of all the photos we had of him over the years, as a physical keepsake. We also got a stuffed animal that looked similar to give to our son that grew up with Indy as an older brother. I wrote a litter to him, detailing everything I could remember about our time together. The time he jumped into a pool with no idea how to get out, seeing his first goose in the yard, the time he stole 2 pounds of BBQ beef when no one was watching - he was smarter than we expected! I keep that on a shelf with his picture and collar. About a year later, we got a new German Shepherd (Tervs and Groens are rare in my country) rescue and took all of the lessons we learned with Indy to give our new family member the best start we could. Also, it was just after Indiana's death that I found this channel. Watching Rancho's life genuinely helped me through my grief. I hope that in a small way, knowing what an impact Rancho had for myself and my family after our loss helps you with yours. Thank you, Rancho.

[@ranchothedog]

Oh my gosh, so similar! I'm sorry you had to go through that too. So cool what you did after his passing. Thanks a lot for the support. I'm happy to hear our channel helped you through your grief.

[@peterpontikos3786]

Sorry for your traumatic loss, I have had Tervuerens' a femaile puppy from1987 -2001, bred her, kept the runt, her daughter from 1989 - 2003 traveled all over the world with them, they lived with my children since they day they were born living a full active life. Now having my new family life in the Alps with a toddler we are getting a Tervueren again. So looking forward to this, life does have its twists and turns, the due diligence on checking lineage is not so easy and honest breeders are few and far between. We pray and wish for the best.

[@cesco5372]

Your voice sound so broken, i know how do u feel... Love from Italy.

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you ❤️

[@redbecca1327]

I’m so so very sorry for your loss.

[@JessMendoza-t9h]

So sorry to hear of your loss. You took care of him so well. Loved watching him so much. I have a 3 year old Terv named MACEY and she looks like him. I'd still be watching your older posts in memory of him. You take care.

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks so much 🌈

[@FOXTheCutestDogintheWest]

Oh My Dog! Petra! No! This news breaks my heart. I had missed you guys when you were gone. You took such good care of him. All our love. I’m so sorry. I loved him. Thank you for sharing him with us. RIP Rancho 😭😭😭😢🥰🦊👍🏻 Also congratulations on your twins!

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks so much, my friend 🌈

[@FOXTheCutestDogintheWest]

@@ranchothedog you are welcome. He was such a great dog! I will miss him. I missed him before when you weren’t on too. Rancho Forever!🌈 ❤️🫶🙏🥰🦊

[@peterharper420]

It was an absolute tragedy to loose Rancho wasn’t it, he meant a lot to you. I was very sad to hear about it too, I felt extremely sorry for him having all those seizures and other bad things too it was very frightening for you and him wasn’t it. I will always remember Rancho, out of care and respect because as I said he meant a lot to you I never forget someone who meant a lot to you I always remember them to show that I care.

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks, Peter.

[@LeNaSmileyStar]

Oh...💔💔💔 My 💗bleeds for your loss😭 I can' imagine what you've been through...😳 I jaf a Groenendael female for 14 yrs, me an my then fisncee, rescued her. One of our best decisions of our life. She was 15mnths. Lot of work, but omgoodness what a companion. Unfortunately she was run over by a car, a neighbour was not paying attention and drove over her while she was testing outside her guardian 's workshop. She was rushed to the vet, she has broken ribs and punctured lung. Even thoug we had decided to let her go later that summer due to her age, it was 💔wrenching. It's 16yrs ago, and I haven't gotten a new one. She was not breed through a licenced breeder, but she must've had the best genes. And best of all, she was allowed to be a dog, uet a part of our family. Best of luck with your twins, be sure Rancho's watching over you, and I 🤞🤞 and 🙏 you'll let us know wjen another dog comes your way... 🤞🤞It's another Belgian 😘 Sll the best from Arctic Norway 🇳🇴 💗💕💞💖✨🌟✨💖💞💕💗

[@johnhall4445]

I wish I knew how to tell you to deal with the loss of a Belgian. I lost my Belgian Groenendael on May 5 and am still distraught and empty feeling and indescribably lonesome for him. I had him for 12 1/2 years and was so lucky to have him with me for so long. I can tell how special Rancho was to you as he was in many ways like my dog Mocha. Ya’ll were so good with Rancho, I hope you know what a great couple you were for him to get to live with. I have had two Belgians. My first Groenendael, Loki, had idiopathic epilepsy which developed at age 7. He lived for another two years and nine months on sodium bromide everyday without seizures after the initial three grand mal seizures. These dogs are so special in every way. I really appreciate you posting the video of Rancho. Thank you so much. God bless you.

[@Siri123-uw3gw]

I am so so sorry for your loss.. I am crying, the whole day, since I found your Video this morning.. It's so hurtful to lose someone you have loved so much.. Rancho was so special and lovely.. Thank you for all the videos, that you guys shared with us.. I wish you the best. May God bless you 🙏 Lots of greets from Germany

[@luke8329]

I'm so sorry to hear this news , Rancho was one of the dogs that made me want a Belgian Shepherd, Sunny's 3 now and bring me much joy. Long may Ranchos spirit live on , in all those he touched and inspired. Thank you for sharing the highs and the lows of these amazing animals.

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you ❤️

[@Tesla-Teasers]

This is the channel..We had 2 Tervs. Apollo passed unexpectedly at 11 years and 9 months. The cause is unknown, he was found dead in the yard, could be hearta attack. Terv has such a unique personality and always wants to be involved in everything. Very sweet and affectionate, and they have such great character.

[@JeniferCornell]

My sincere condolences 💐 🐾 🐕 I’m so so sorry 😭😭😭😭😭😭 You gave Rancho a great life. I hope you find a small amount of solace in that. Rancho crossed the rainbow 🌈 bridge and will always be in our hearts forever 💔 🐕

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks so much, my friend ❤️

[@alainmellaerts8926]

So sorry, I have felt that pain too. You can be proud you did everything possible to give him a nice life. If you take another one, have a look at breeders in Belgium. They are considered a very healthy breed here but maybe a bit more difficult to raise, a new challenge. One thing I know, a puppy softens the grief and missing him more rapidly. Have you seen the gray coloured ones?

[@Tesla-Teasers]

So sorry for your loss. You guys are such wonderful fur parents to Racho. I lost my Belgian Terv 'Tesla' at 13 years and 8 months. He was diagnosed with mouth cancer in April 2024 and I had to put her down, which is the most difficult decision I ever had to make. Our fur babies are forever miss.

[@carolk9s]

Oh my heart! Just seeing this, I am so very sorry you had to release Rancho. I know how you feel, I really do. My Belgian Sheepdog Josie was epileptic. Had her first seizure just before her 7th birthday. Had a series of them even on meds. On a whim, I sent a mouth swab off to Hemopet, came back that she was sensitive to turkey. She'd been eating turkey most of her life. Changed her diet, she went seven months seizure free. The one she had was because I had a bad fall, could not get up, was down for 4.5 days and she missed doses of her meds. Afterwards thought we were back on track but over the next several months, she started refusing to eat, lost so much weight, and it was gastric carcinoma. Both this and epilepsy are far to prevalent in our beloved Belgians. More in the Tervs and Sheepdogs, I have heard less common in the Mals. My Josie died on March 24, 2024. I still randomly just start crying, I miss her so damn much. If there is a Rainbow Bridge, I hope Rancho and Josie are there waiting to reunite with us.

[@DragonborneRising]

To loose a pet is never easy, no matter the circumstances, it's the only we can give them when they've given us so much. Run wild, free and whole again at Rainbow Bridge Rancho until you see your mum and dad again. He will always be with you though, carry him in your hearts x

[@morenamihokovic208]

My sincere condolences Petra! I am so sorry for your loss and I admire you and your husband for having strength to let him go at the right time. Rancho had a perfect life with you and your husband, he knew how much he was loved. I'm sure he'll be watching you and your family from above. Run free Rancho. 🌈

[@nory0105]

I am sorry for your loss 😢 my tervueren died when she was 5 😢, it almost ended in a lawsuit... You provided the best life for him and he was such a nice character. I recommend a book by Wallace Sife - How to lose a pet, it is about grieving. I was taking the same walking routes for a while after my dog died, and talked to others and I was coping so much better knowing I wasn't alone and others understood my feelings. And keep in mind you provided the best for him all in his life.

[@tonkathemalamute]

I literally can’t say how sorry I am 💔! It’s taken me a couple of hours to watch the full video 😭❣️ You Absolutely made the Best decision for him❣️ I am praying for you both 🙏❣️ He could Not have had a better life❣️ Congratulations on your babies❣️ That’s such a Blessing ♥️! We are Blessed to have been able to know Rancho♥️! I lost my Legend after 12 and a half years💔 it truly was heartbreaking! I think you know how I dealt with it and what helped me his name is Tonka♥️ Seriously nothing could’ve helped me more than him♥️

[@lornamackenzie343]

I got to know Rancho through your channel Bonnie. I am heartbroken 💔

[@tonkathemalamute]

@@lornamackenzie343 ♥️

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you so much Bonnie 🌈 We do hope it was the best decision. Great to hear Tonka helped heal your broken heart after Legend ♥️ One day, when the twins are here and we get into a routine, we'd like to do the same.

[@TrijnieWanders]

I came here from another video of this channel. I specifically watched that video because I missed my Famigho, a Tervueren Shepherd. He also had a couple of seizures during his last months. Unfortunately Belgian Shepherds are known for that. Famigho had it at the age of 14. We had another Belgian Shepherd, a Groenendaeler, who had epilepsie very early on. She made it to 9 years.

[@Conrad-qv9fh]

Sorry for your loss. Maggie, our Groenendael, died last year. She was 15 and a half. It still feels like she's here. We remember all the good times. It brings back good memories when I watch KZbin videos of other Belgians. You must know them to really understand all their body language and little gestures and their hair just feel so different than other dogs'. 7 is young. Shepherds still learn and mature after that and the bond become stronger as they learn to understand you better. I had German Shepherds that lived to 7 and they were still like 5 year old kids. I had a German Shepherd that lived to 10 and he could often read my mind. We would go for a walk and he would immediately pull in a direction as soon as I decided to turn in that direction. Maggie was a lot smarter than that. I suggest getting another shepherd as soon as possible to go on with your life. Your next dog will have a completely different character. I like a softer, less super controlled style of training dogs. I based my raising of pups on "Children Are from Heaven" by John Gray. The dogs then turn out to have great self esteem and have their character intact, but lack a bit in the discipline department. All the best.

[@katestephens7136]

I am so sorry for your great loss. Rancho had a wonderful life with you , and in the end you selflessly did what was best for him. I have a Malinois who has seizures. She was a rescue and her DNA results show she had ancestors from good lines from at least one parent. Vets can't figure out why she has seizures, and like you, we declined the MRI. My girl's seizures aren't as strong as Rancho's were but they terrify me. She doesn't lose consciousness. She tries to hold her gaze on me as she convulses and she seems to take comfort that I am with her. Again, I am so sorry you lost Rancho . I lost two female Malinois in the last three years, and currently have the Malinois who has seizures and a male Tervuren. Yes, four lived with me at the same time. I still miss and grieve the two I lost. It takes years for the pain to lessen. May you find peace knowing you gave Rancho love , fun and a happy life. Big hugs to you and your family.

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you so much. 💛 I'm sorry to hear you have to deal with seizures too. It's never easy.. Hugs.

[@robertpawlsoky2910]

So sorry for you, truly appreciate that you shared your journey with so many of us. I understand your heart break. We got our Terv almost three years ago about 17 years since we owned one. We recognize a lot of similarities between our Dashel and Rancho. They are wonderful companions and it is difficult thinking about owning one again when the one you’ve lost has given so much to you. But thank you for sharing so much with us.

[@Smitman58]

I am deeply saddened by Rancho's death. That's very intense. Thank you for explaining his illness and its course. Lots of strength together in processing this great loss. Be thankful for the good time with Rancho. What a beautiful sweet dog he was. How wonderful to hear that twins are on the way! That will probably provide enough distraction and love,to give this period a place. Be strong, treasure the beautiful memories you all had with him. Take care, also from my two Tervs Fenna&Loki❤

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks so much, friend ❤ Kisses to your dogs.

[@Reyandnovashepherds]

Awww I’m sooo sorry

[@miriistina]

We found your channel after losing our beautiful boy, Simba. He was so similar to Rancho in appearance and personality, to be honest it was your channel that helped us through the grieving process. It felt that I could tune in to your latest video and see our boy again. It still makes me well up. Rancho had the best life any dog could possibly have. He was loved so deeply, and it's clear that he repaid that many times over. I was heartbroken myself when I read that Rancho had left us, as it felt like our Simba had died twice! :( I wish you and your family the very best over the coming months. Time heals all wounds, and in the meantime you have so many happy memories to look back over with you beautiful videos. God bless you both and your growing family ❤❤

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you so much 🌈

[@porterpounder1487]

I've been following this channel off and on for several years. You guys are the reason I decided a Belgian Tervuren was right for me. I had to put my cat to sleep August 25th of this year, just over a month ago, due to hemangiosarcoma, a very rare type of cancer in felines. We did a surgery to remove the tumor but sadly it had affected her deeply from the inside, being a blood cancer, and we were giving a poor prognosis. She was diagnosed in June and passed only 2 months later. She was only 8 so I fully understand what it's to like to lose them so young, it feels like you have been robbed of a life together. I cried every day for 3 weeks and am only just now getting to where I can look at cat pictures and not immediately break down. I still don't have it in me to take down her towers or food bowls just yet. I am so sorry to hear about Rancho. He won the hearts of so many people all over the world. There is no trick to handling grief, no shortcut or path around it, no combination of letters and words to make it go away. But it does get better, slowly, one day at a time. Eventually it fades, and while you'll always miss Rancho, you'll eventually be able to think of all the good memories and smile rather than cry. 💕

[@groenendaze]

I just saw this and I'm so, so sorry for your loss - I cried during this and I feel for the both of you so much. He reminds me so much of my Groenendael, who is around the same age, and I truly cannot even imagine the pain you must be going through. Epilepsy is a horrible disease in our breed and heartbreaking to deal with. I hope you find peace knowing you tried everything you could and that he is no longer in pain or having seizures. Be kind to yourselves too ❤

[@hikingca4154]

How perfect you and Rancho were destined for each other. If it can happen once, it can happen again. Rancho has made us laugh, cry, gasp, smile and much more. I was only able to see him through here, but you were blessed by having the awesome responsibility of raising Rancho. I greatly appreciate the sharing of Rancho’s beautiful story. Rancho’s memories are a part of our story now.

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you 🤍🤍🤍

[@solomit1]

I was looking at your video for my Lab for tips about crate rest has lead me here so sorry for loss of your beautiful doggo friend such a young age I can see he had all the love in the world 🌈💗🐕

[@CallOnJesus]

I'm so sorry, it breaks by heart. Praying for comfort for you. ❤

[@nihonkokusai]

I lost mine too 13 okt 2023 she was 13.5years old.

[@GoodBoyChevy]

Our deepest condolences to your family in the loss of your dearest,beautiful boy,Rancho. 🌈🐾💕🐾

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you so much ♡

[@herrootsareshowing1534]

I have followed your channel for years, and feel as though I knew Rancho personally. I’m sobbing over the loss of this radiant creature, and the pain you must be feeling. I’m so sorry for it. My Terv is 5 years old, and although she comes from seizure free lineage, the idea of it scares me to death. I’ve lost many dogs and horses in my life, and the only comfort I have found is knowing I did right by them, reminding myself that they had great love from me, and honoring them by bringing another dog into my life. All of the lessons they teach us, the tricks and the love, they pass along in us, and we then pass it along to our next dog. In that way, they stay with us forever. I am going to light a candle in memory of Rancho this evening. He shone beautifully through your eyes.

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@lynnemanning5531]

Thank you for sharing your heartfelt journey with Rancho. My husband found your channel and followed your postings religiously. We had gotten our first Terv, Tristan! He learned about Terms from you! Almost 4 years ago, Tristan started having problems with his heart. This was not in his lineage. It was much like your journey with Rancho, each day was new and different. After 6-7 months, he told us it was time. He greeted the ride to the Vet with tail wags and kisses! It is the hardest decision to take control of the life of a companion you love so much! He "ran free" of pain on his 6th birthday! That was 3-1/2 years ago. We have 3 more Tervs, but they don't replace Tristan! May your hearts be healing and filled with the happiness Rancho gave of himself!!

[@stevepayne778]

Oh dear! What a tragedy. You and he brought so much joy and humour to our lives, and it's not fair that you had to put up with so much pain and grief in return. I understand this pain. We also lost our previous Terv, Dexter at 7 years of age due to an adenocarcinoma at the base of his nose, and I was inconsolable. He was my closest friend. My advice? Find another Terv. We have had Gus now for nearly 3 years, and he has filled that desperate hole in my life that was created when we lost Dexter. These dogs have different personalities, but Gus reminds me of Dexter every day - and in a happy way. I know you have children on the way, but the love of a dog is a very different kind of love, and I've found that there's always room enough in our hearts for both. My condolences, and best wishes to you both. Your videos have been a wonderful show-casing of this sort of love. Professionally and sensitively done. Bravo!

[@dmgibbs1997]

WHAT ON EARTH?! I'm so sorry to hear about Rancho! 😔 I can't believe he's already gone! It's just so unreal! It's never easy when we have to say goodbye to our fur babies! It's one of the hardest things to experience! I remember the times I've been through it! My prayers are with you! 🙏 You know we're all here if you need to talk! Rest In Peace, Rancho! You will be missed! The dog community will not be the same without you!

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@loybots4624]

Omg Rancho RIP

[@Huskyandwolfdog]

Petra, so sorry to hear this. Rancho was special, and having to make the decision to let him go is extremely difficult, but there was no other option, you did all you could. Of course he had a wonderful life but we all hope to keep our furbabies with us for many more years. You do have so many wonderful memories together and in time these will make the pain hurt less. Some day there will come another dog in your lives for sure, your hearts are big enough to love another one, but there will always be a place in there as well for Rancho, he won't be forgotten. Sending hugs 🐺🐶🩵🦋

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks so much, Cindy 🌈 I'm so happy I have the dog tag you made for us. Thanks to it, he's still here with me every day. Hugs to you all.

[@Huskyandwolfdog]

@@ranchothedog He'll be in your hearts forever🩵🐾

[@iefjewoe]

Im so sorry for your loss. Ive truly enjoyed the videos about Ranchos life.

[@frankdecock2735]

For apparent reasons, I'm not going to hit the like button on this one. RIP Rancho ! And our heartfelt sympathis to you both... err... to all four of you . Been there, done that... We've had our share of departing with our beloved dogs. And yeah, it hurts like hell. But on the other hand, when you get a puppy, you know that one day this will happen... if all goes just, well, normal. Dogs just don't live as long as humans do, so... Anyway, that doesn't lessen the pain you feel. It's a family member that you have to say goodbye to... alas. And yes people, those of you who would say "it's 'just' a dog": forget it, this is a member of your family. I'm sure the pain will lessen, but the memories of Rancho will never fade. My wife and I often talk about our dogs, living or departed... and they remain with us in their urn, for as long as we will live ourselves. And may their ashes be scattered along with our own, when our time to pass comes... As for the near future, concentrate on your happy news, the twins. And when they get old enough, do introduce one -or more- puppy/puppies into your lives. Growing up with a dog enriches your life as a human, I'm convinced of that. And when you reach that point, do keep us posted. Keep this channel up running and do not change its name, as a perpetual tribute to Rancho The Dog. Err, the Belgian Tervueren, that is. He'll remain in our thoughts too... Ann & Frank - and Tess, another Belgian Tervueren. I'm sure she would have loved to meet Rancho; in Belgium, we don't get to see other Tervueren shepherds all that often, you know...

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you so much Frank, Ann and Tess ❤️ You’re right, you know it from the start, but it doesn’t make their passing any easier. We will definitely keep you posted once we get another doggie. We do believe children should grow up in a household with a dog.

[@kimberlyrogers9953]

Ohhh…😢 There’s a quote, from Watership Down.. It says… My heart has joined The Thousand, for my friend stopped running today. I’m so sorry for this loss.

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@jayhoward990]

I am really sorry about your loss. 🥺 We became dog parents of a beautiful Laekenois boy last November and we know all the anxieties and fears that people who love their dogs have...Do you think that you will get another Belgian shepherd? Of course the loss will never be replaced❤❤❤😔😔

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you 🙏 We definitely want to get another Belgie when the right time comes.

[@johnotooledoggames2336]

🇮🇪 i am so sorry too 😢 here about the bad news of your dog 🐕,

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you.

[@bunniesbunniesbunnie]

What matters is that he had you. And you gave him so, so much in that time he had. It sucks that he didn't get longer with you, but there's nothing you can do for situations like that. He was a very, very good dog with very good humans. And very few dogs get that comparatively. And doubtlessly he'll send you another happy goober for you to spoil rotten. You'll know. He'll make sure you do.

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you so much 🌈

[@mika4632]

🙏

[@emmia9142]

❤❤❤

[@coffeehugger]

Heartbreaking video. God bless you and your beautiful dog. I lost my dog Mordechai at age 7 in October 2021. After watching this video, I felt thankful he died from DCM, a common problem in Dobermans. His death, though it was tragic for me, didn't involve so much suffering for him. In three days it was over. Now I'm planning to get another Belgian Shepherd, but yes, the seizures are a daunting possibility. It must have been so hard, this is one of the saddest video I have ever seen.

[@kathrynmejia7715]

I’m so sorry. I chose this breed partially because of the videos of Rancho. I still grieve for my last dog. But I see some of his traits (different breed) in Rebel so I believe he found his way to us again.

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you!

[@KaiSub]

I've been watching Rancho ever since I got my Terv, Soren 5 years ago. It's heartbreaking to hear about Ranchos passing, I really hope you guys will be okay

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you so much ❤

[@candice2768]

Sending you so much love and healing.

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you 🙏

[@SCALPRUSHK7]

😢😢 Désolé 😭 Nous venons de perdre également notre Tervueren qui venait d'avoir 10 ans début Juillet et ressemblait beaucoup à Rancho. Tout s'est dégradé sur une quinzaine de jours et lors d'une promenade il a subitement eu une défaillance. Rapidement rétablie mais pas anodine Il semblait épuisé ne voulait plus manger se deplacer etait compliqué nous avons fait des analyses ... rien Mais hause temperature supérieure à 39° non enrayée par injection de médicaments Nous ne l'avons pas laissé au laboratoire Non enrayée dans les temps il commençait à faire des convulsions et gémissait. Pas question de le laisser en attente loin de nous Nous l'avons accompagné jusqu'au bout et pris la décision avec le vétérinaire . C'est très difficile et je pleure régulièrement Je vois le mien dans la vidéo Soyez assuré que nous partageons votre douleur j'ai du mal à gérer

[@ranchothedog]

I'm so sorry to hear that 💛

[@SCALPRUSHK7]

@@ranchothedog ils avaient vraiment le même profil On ne les oubliera jamais🥰🥰 Ils nous donnent le meilleur d'eux-mêmes ♥️

[@Nanukiana]

❤❤❤

[@TheLookylook]

This is heartbreaking.😢 Through the video's it felt like we knew him. Thank you for sharing this story with us. This decision must have been sooo hard, knowing he wouldn't be in pain after this but not here with you anymore. Losing your dog makes you feel sick to the core for a long time. Only time makes the pain and the void bearable. We wish you luck with the twins. Big hugs from us and Tove. ❤ RIP Rancho.

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks so much ❤

[@vikkigrrl]

Sending a lot of hugs and love your way ❤ ❤ I never got over loosing my Swiss Herder/German Shepherd mix, Anubis. He had came to us just 11 months old and he had problems with his digestion. He regularly suffered from diarea and had trouble gaining weight but we managed to stabilize him. He was just like Rancho, a budle of love and full of energy and life. Sometimes he was a bit down and refused to eat his meal, but he drank water and went toilet and ate his food the next day, all back to normal. The Vet said to focus on stable bowels and not so much forcing him to eat, that he's gonna be a skinny dog, and as long as he has energy and seems happy and painfree we shouldnt worry too much. One evening he was refusing to eat again, I did not think much of it since he been fine for nearly a year. We took a walk that late evening and he played in the forest, chasing sticks and engaging in tug and fetch games with me. Back home he seemed a bit uneasy so i let him lay on the floor, masaging him all over, checkign if he was in pain anywhere, but I noticed nothing and he was nearly falling asleep. So we went to bed. Next morning he barely got out of bed, but he did manage to get outside with me and go toilet. He was really really low. So when we got back indoors I let him back up in the bed. Thought about who to call to get a lift to the vet. He started wining, uneasy, so I calmed him down and let him lay next to me, stroking him. He calmed down then looked like he was falling asleep. As I patted him over his shoulder down his side, I heard him doing a long sigh.... and then... his heart stopped! I panicked, called his name, shaking him. But he was gone, he had fallen asleep and taken off to the otherland. I started to do CPR on him while calling the vet and sending a text to my mother. Got him down on the floor and kept doing CPR (chest compression and breathing for him) for 40 minutes with the vet on the phone, while not knowing my mother was waiting down stairs with the car. Then Vet told me to let go, so I did. Then I called my mother and could carry him down stairs to the car, so we could give the body to the vet. Vet told me he was already gone at that last breath when his heart stopped and that if there was a chance he would pull through, he would have because I started CPR so quickly. But his days were counted and he only got 8 years. Thoose 7 and a bit years with us we did give him everything we could. And he gave me his entire life, he helped me through a door I never knew I wanted to go through and he asked only for our love in return! He will be with me forever and I will probaly never get over missing him. He left way too soon, but I ve come to accept that I did everything that I could that morning. Even if thoose 40 minutes was hell and I was fighting so hard to get him back, I also know that he was truly gone, there is no "what if". The time with Anubis was short, intense and soooo sweet. For me, the pain of loosing him is the cost I'm willing to pay, for he gave me so much more than anyone could ever give me in a lifetime. And yes, I have got another dog now. Got her 2 months after Anubis left us. She's not replacing him, but Anubis opened a door for me that I cannot close again. I cant live a life without a dog. Life is short, play with your dog while it lasts! Thank you for your videos and this channel, and for sharing Ranchos story with us!

[@FREAKOUT123ism]

ho whats happend i am crying so sad i am sorry for you ❤❤❤❤❤ r,i,p rancho

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you.

[@serge5574]

I can totally understand … we had 3 Belgian shepherds … all went to 14 years and we had to let them pass to their next life because of some illness the doctors said were not recoverable. Our Belgian shepherds are the most most beautiful dogs …ever. I totally feel what you feel what and your emotional pain to leave him behind . Strength and take the to mourn. Dogs are always our best friend. I am so sorry for a your loss …. Rancho forever !!

[@hivi-m3l]

Hi. i was looking up some information for my son who wanted to do his presentation on my mum's dog, Isha, who looks just like your Rancho and I stumbled upon your instruction video with the 5 questions to ask before getting a Terv. Immediately after that video, this one popped up. I couldn't stop crying for the whole video. You mention you "hope" you gave him a good life.... I think you should never use these words again as it 's so obvious that you DID give him the best life there is! You have been the most caring loving dog parents any dog should have! The love between you and Rancho is so so beautiful... I grew up with a Groenendael, Odin and even after I left the house he was the main reason (sorry, mum and dad) I visited so often. He had pulled me through so many sad times in my teenager years and I couldn't hug anyone like I could hug him until my son was born. I still miss him so much as he was my best friend. They are just the most loving dogs ever. I hope the birth of the twins will comfort you and I can only advise you to get a new puppy before they're born. Some people say they don't want to "replace" their best friend so soon that they need to mourn but the new life doesn't mean you can't keep mourning.... A new puppy will never erase the memories you have of Rancho and Rancho wouldn't want you guys to be so sad especially now you're expecting another new form of life into your lives! He would lick away at you, jump all over you and urge you to be happy again just as he was all the time.... This being said I don't want to minimalise your pain whatsoever. It's the worst thing to lose somebody so close to you, who 's given you so much. Sending you love and healing...

[@FREAKOUT123ism]

now hes in doggy heaveing now i miss him you just baby

[@ranchothedog]

I hope he is ♡

[@SCALPRUSHK7]

Vous avez eu un sacré parcours avec cette pauvre bête 😢 qui en a vu de toutes les couleurs Mais en reprenant la traduction de votre commentaire vocal je constate l'écart entre la date du décès et cette video et finalement la chance que j'ai eu de garder mon chien jusqu'à 10 ans. Je ne parle pas anglais couramment C'est toujours compliqué et je comprends mieux que vous puissiez parler de continuer avec 2 chiots...vu le décalage de quelques mois entre l'événement et son histoire sur la toile...... Impossible pour moi de faire le deuil dans la foulée chacun sa vision mais par contre pas d'acharnement thérapeutique L'affaire a été pliée en une dizaine de jours mon chien me demandait de l'aider et je salue l'honnêteté de mon vétérinaire quant à son diagnostic quant à son verdict Plus de 39° de température ....😮😢 Des problèmes récurrents de digestion et des soins en 7/24 à n'importe quelle heure du jour et de la nuit Vous n'êtes pas ...nous ne sommes pas ces cretins, ces abrutis ....qui ont pris des animaux lors de la pandémie pour éclairer leur vie de merde et les abandonnent massivement quand cesse le confinement .

[@ranchothedog]

❤️

[@emelieo6381]

I'm so sorry for your lost 💔 it's absolutely heartbreaking. I lost my first dog, a sheltie when he was only 4 years old. It was 7 years ago and I still miss him but at least now I can think about him without crying everytime. I remember I paused studies and started a new job after he died and I had to hide in the dishwashing room beacuse sometimes the grief came over me and I couldnt stop tears from coming... After only 6 months I got a puppy, I was still sad and no one could replace my dog but the puppy helped me get the routines back and gave me other things to think about. Much love❤

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you 🌈 I'm sorry to hear about your sheltie. 💔

[@josefinasy3165]

🙏Im sorry for your loss! I was shocked😢 Thank you for sharing Rancho, high talented, great dog! Youre wonderful human parent to him! 🐺🙏❤

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you, Josefina ❤

[@ms.heinrichisremote964]

Thank you for sharing Rancho’s story with us. Obviously telling us about his seizures and ultimate death was very painful for you. Truly, there’s really not much that helps the pain of losing a beloved pet except time. Give yourself all the time you need to grieve, and I think you’re right- Rancho will give you a sign to let you know when you’re ready for another dog. Fortunately for you and your husband, you’ll soon have a joyous distraction- twins! (Congratulations!!!) We were immediately big fans of Rancho and you. It seems as if you both hit the jackpot with each other- and it was so much fun watching your wonderful videos! If it helps, Rancho will live on in our household because our cue word for getting our Terv to lie down and get her wet paws wiped is “Rancho”:) This happened because while we were waiting for the delivery of our Terv puppy we watched all of Rancho’s videos- and were sooooo impressed with Rancho’s training and abilities! We especially noticed how Rancho easily offered his paws for wiping (because this had always been a struggle with our previous dog). So, when we got our pup, right from the start, we would say “Do the Rancho” when teaching her to wait at the door, lie down, and get a wipe down. Now all we have to say is “Rancho”, and she’s ready to be cooperative and patient about getting toweled off. Thank you again for sharing Rancho’s whole life with us. Sincerely, you both will always have a place in our hearts❤

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you so much ♥️ That's so cool to hear about your cue word.. hehe, made my day

[@kebbesan]

Rancho's legacy will always be remembered. We now live with a wonderful tervuren thanks to rancho's marvelous personnality. All my condolecenses

[@ranchothedog]

I'm happy to hear that. And thank you so much 💛

[@Ceiria]

Did you use chewable tick prevention products? Bravecto etc are known to cause seizures and neurologic issues. There are lots of facebook groups about people who have lost their pets because of them!

[@OskarDvorak87]

Hi @Ceiria, no, we did not.

[@ranchothedog]

yeah, we didn't.

[@dncviorel]

I'm so going to hug my parents tervueren when I get to them. He is 10 y.o. and wonderful and friendly like Rancho was. PS: You can only accept nature's course. Rancho was a happy dog and you guys did everything for him to be happy. But you can't fight nature, accept it and move on, keeping Rancho in your memories. Big hug, guys! PPS: Run free, Rancho, run free! You will see your family again, but not just yet.

[@sandracoombs2255]

Thank you so much for sharing Rancho’s life with us. I am so grateful. And I’m also grateful that you shared the reason for his death. As the owner of a Belgian Shepherd, it was useful to know this. Rancho was a wonderful boy and he knew he was loved. They become part of us. Rancho will not be forgotten, not by you, nor by us who followed your channel and so loved to see him running through the woods and fields. You asked how do we cope - time is the thing. I lost a wonderful dog many years ago and still remember snd love her. I now have my Groenendael, and love him. Unfortunately, there is no love without pain. If we love, we will have pain when we lose what we love. You have the wonderful news of your twins. Congratulations! How beautiful for you both. And one day, perhaps, there will be another Belgian Shepherd, growing up with them. 🥰🐕‍🦺🐾💕

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you, Sandra ❤️ You're right... there's no love without pain..

[@margaretmeaker2830]

Im so sorry for ur loss. Im crying myself. That is totally devastating and he.was so young. You made the best decision- the deepest act of love- by thinking of him and his quality of life. Never doubt urself over that decision nor the Mri. I think he lived the most wonderful life with u 2. I have just come across ur videos and i can see what a happy dog he was. He will definitely let u know when to get a new puppy. I am truly sorry about ur loss. RIP Rancho.

[@christinesvideos]

I am so so so sorry for your loss! Rancho was a beautiful doggie, he is heaven watching over you now ❤

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you ❤️

[@elleyoNK]

So sad to hear :( I just found your chanel sinds yesterday because I am going to get a Tervuren puppy. I know what you must been trough, I´ve loste my Rottweiler 5 weeks ago and it hurts like hell.

[@serge5574]

The only people that can really comprehend your loss are the people who lost their most loyal friend …. Their dog. Again, I am deeply empathetic for your loss of Rancho, having said to our goodby to Gamba, Yannouck and Linouk after 14vyears of f tremendous joy. Living together But the pain of leaving each of them behind will never diminish…. I really emphasise … so sorry hear Rancho is gone 😢😂

[@jitkabockova2066]

So sorry, that is just so sad... I've seen so many of Rancho's videos, such a good dog. Rest in peace.

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you 🌈

[@monicagable5607]

I am so very sorry about Rancho. I hope time is healing your pain. He was amazing. ❤❤❤❤

[@guichad]

Now an angel looking over you = ) Surely had a happy life with you! RIP Rancho

[@ranchothedog]

We hope so 🌈 Thanks so much.

[@drt4003]

We have two .. they are 1 and 1.5 months old . Cannot imagine how sad this would be. My condolences 💐

[@rabmajhinojosa1828]

Hola Chicos, les alcanzo mis sentidas condolencias desde Perú, he seguido a Rancho con mucho cariño xq yo también tuve una ovejera belga llamada Atenas, con ella compartí momentos felices e inolvidables, por esta razón yo se el dolor que ustedes están sintiendo y que comparto, yo también estoy llorando por Rancho xq el era mi amigo a la distancia, lo vi crecer fuerte y hermoso, el era un sueño hecho realidad para ustedes, como Atenas fue mi gran sueño y bendicion en una etapa muy feliz en mi vida. Quizás Atenas y Rancho son amigos ahora, y corren juntos y felices por los bosques de Dios esperando nuestro re encuentro. Deseo de todo corazón que ustedes se encuentren bien, y que sus gemelos los ayuden a superar la partida de Rancho.

[@vellamoire2307]

I only now saw this video. Words cannot express how sorry I am for you. 💕💔 For me also, Rancho and your wonderful videos were an inspiration and set our way towards getting a Belgian tervueren. Please remember you took good care of him and he had a wonderful time with you, even thought he died young. My previous dog had epilepsy, even a mild one is scary. 💗

[@mariar-v7128]

Very sorry for your loss :(

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you 🙏

[@02Natala]

I feel so sorry for you loss guys. You did for him everything ❤️ he had beautiful life with you. I’ve been watching you guys since the beginning. I am going to miss you so much 😭 The loss is horrible. I had to put down my lovely kitten last year. It was the worst time in my life. Unfortunately time is solution. We couldn’t spend time at home because of him. We have seen him everywhere. After around half a year was better. Everything the best for you ❤

[@amorapastorbelga]

I’m so sorry! I cried watching the entire video. Thank you for sharing. Rancho was the sweetest dog. Watching your videos inspired me to get a Groenendael here in Brazil . I can imagine your pain. It’s like you said in the video: he had the best life and that’s comfortingl. Congratulations for the twins! I’m sure Rancho will be looking after them. ❤❤❤

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you so much!

[@ceciliaeastwood8947]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My friend’s Samoyed died last week. We met through her, as we have the same breed of dog. Maya was 12 and my dog, Felix, is 9. I watched your first video just this evening. The things you did with Rancho to manage his energy, were the same as I did with Felix. Then I came across this video and felt really sad. Listening to you talk is so much like hearing my friend talk leading up to the moment of having to make the final decision for Maya. So much sadness and loss is hard to bear. Her whole family cried buckets and they all went to the vet with her. She had kidney disease and had been on kidney food for a year and done really well on it and been like her old self. She went downhill very suddenly and they knew she wasn’t going to get better. She was a beautiful and much loved dog, as was Rancho. She had the best life and I know Rancho had the same from watching and listening to you all. I have so much sympathy for you. When I lost my first Samoyed to old age, followed by losing my partner, I waited over a year before deciding to find a new companion. On the day I was due to collect him, when I was still in bed and not quite awake, I felt a weight land on the end of my bed. Strange, but I knew instantly it was her (Cara). I sat up in bed saying ‘is that you, Cara.’ Of course she wasn’t there, but she was for that moment. She had always jumped on my bed in the morning on the same side and in the same way. They don’t leave us when they die. It was as if she was saying it was OK with her for me to have another dog. I felt such a weight fall from me after that. I hope my story helps.

[@belgian_groenendael]

I know this is late to the scene, but I just found out myself that some flea/tick treatments can cause neurological side effects like seizures etc. I was thinking about treatment for ticks on my dog, as I found a tick on him last week, but now I'm thinking if i should take the risk. Pretty much like medicine for humans, it's all about profit and not much to do with genuine health for its recipients.

[@MrTvola-kj8qi]

Můj se narodil 8.4.2008 a zemřel 31.7.2022 na tumor.. Jmenoval se Quinto Unir z Kovárny. Je mi to moc líto, vím jak to bolí.. 🖤

[@BonsuTheTiger]

Rest easy Rancho, you were such a good boy.

[@ranchothedog]

Thank you.

[@certinstructorron4050]

Bless you my friend. I have the same dog. Mine is now 7 years old now.

[@draugmith]

So Sorry

[@ranchothedog]

Thanks.