Thanks for the support. Bud was my youngest collie at approximately 8 years. I thought he would outlive Mikko and Lassie, it was not to be. Bud was always a bundle of fun and energy. He was my Bud boy. Loved everyone he met.
With Lassie being 14.5 years old I don't want to get another Collie until after she has passed. Lassie nicknamed the (librarian) does not like excitement.