Gizmo is now the ripe old age of 16 and is unfortunately almost totally deaf, but she still has the playfulness and friendliness of a puppy. She is in excellent health apart from minor arthritis in her back leg which is managed with daily medication. Gizmo absolutely adores food and, although she may pretend to be a doddering old dog at times, this is absolutely a ploy for you to leave food unattended in her presence. She loves nothing more than sleeping in a sun beam or any warm spot.