The bend in the stairs is a perfect place for my dogs. From there they can see who is coming or going down my very long driveway. It's the 'spot'
they are sent to whenever someone comes to the door, or if someone is leaving and the door is open.
On the L, my B/W youngster almost 10, his Mom the liver gal in the middle is 12 next month and the boy on the R who was a rescue many years ago is 12.