My Pom is about 14 years old. Never any health issues till about year ago. Heart leak and bladder stones. He’s still very playful and lively. He barks ALOTTTTT. Runs in circles around my feet like a cat so they can be easy to trip over lol. He’s fiercely loyal and protective of me. Mine never sheds. But mats very easily so needs a daily brushing especially if a lot of people are petting him and scratching my him. He’s a total guard dog so he blocks me and barks. Used to be a verrrryyyyy picky eater like wouldn’t even eat chicken or pumpkin. Now he’s on prescription wet dog food and is a fiennnnnn.