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Two of my dogs have lived past 18. It's never long enough.
My Jack is a Brussels Griffon, so he's not all that big, and he's doing fine, but I still worry and know what it's like. I've adopted older dogs and they're just the best. I adopted Jack as a 5 month old puppy and I'd forgotten what it was like - the only other puppy I'd had was the dog I grew up with. Puppies can be tough, no wonder they're so cute! 
I adopted my Barney at age 10 or 11, he'd been a stud dog at a "commercial kennel" and when he got too old they had no more use for him, but fortunately he was rescued by a wonderful woman who worked with him for a few months before he was offered for adoption. He'd never lived with people before and wasn't housebroken, but she did an amazing job. I had him for eight wonderful years, he was such a good dog with the best temperament. I miss him still. Two of my dogs were seniors who had belonged to people who died and Jack was a pet shop rescue. Rescue is the best and I've never been disappointed. 
Here is a pic of two of my old companions. Sadly these old friends have passed away.
We lost Winnie two years go. We raised her from a puppy. She was a pitbull mix and she was the most loving dog I have ever owned and I miss her every day.
Callie, the cat died of old age this year. I have more cats. but just haven't the heart to get a new dog.
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"Dogs - good to the last drop!"
