--justa quick blog here-- You see, it is such a lovely day, that I have been down at the dock, cleaning out the 2 tiny sheds which hold all the floats , paddles, life jackets etc for the lake--Beau was down there with me, chasing chipmunks, which he never catches by the way. It is a very hot fall day--Beau went in the lake too-- waded in as he doesn't swim.
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Okay, you asked what do I think? I think it would be wise to wait before taking in another dog no matter the size.
ReplyDeleteI typed a lot of pros/cons and personal experiences but deleted them because only you will know in your heart when the right decision becomes clear to you. We love our non-shedding Maltipoo rescue dogs that joined our household at ages 3 and 10.
Hugs.
It is hard to decide about another dog after you have just lost one. Thinking about possibly downsizing in the future might help you decide what size dog would be the best and if a rescue would be easiest.
ReplyDeleteBe sure you have others on a list, who guarantee to take on ownership when you no longer can….think of the poor dog who gets to love you for awhile, and then, suddenly you are gone…. You do not want your next dog passed around to others who may not be glad to take them. That would be a sad situation. Reality…..it bites, but we have seen this happen too often….Senior’s need to realize what the passage of time does to them…. Please.
ReplyDeleteI have not got another dog since I lost my Diamond ten years ago... because of the concerns about my growing unable to care for a dog the breed / size I tend to be attracted to. Only you and your DH can know... and from what you've written in the past few months, he might not be able to contribute much to the decision.
ReplyDeleteI think I would consult with the local kids, too. I'm not crazy about the tiny breeds, myself, but one does have to consider what we're capable of caring for, "at our age".
And Ethelmerz has a really good point about if we "go" before the dog does, is there someone ready to take the pet in? My niece took her dad's cat, and they are doing well, but... a dog is different.
I'll be praying for your guidance, and support the choice that you eventually will make!
Your decision and yours alone since it will be you taking care of it. Take your time and think of what your life may be like in a few short years. Write a list of pro and cons and then weigh it carefully.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your decision Lynda. Our first dog was a Yorkshire terrier and it was nice to have such a small dog. They do seem to be more excitable though and ours chewed a lot of our mail when it was dropped through the door slot. Back in the day when we actually got mail delivered to our home! Since then we have had large dogs but haven’t had one for a few years now. Our African Grey parrot is now 22 so we will have to think about who will take him when we are gone. Have a great weekend! 👍 ❤️
ReplyDeleteFOR ME it would depend on having someone to take my pets if something happened to me.If that was settled then I'd get one.
ReplyDeleteI was really sorry to read about the passing of your beautiful Tess. It's always heartbreaking to lose a beloved family member. Maybe just take some time to dote on Himself, Beau and Sushi for now, before adding another dog right away? There are usually plenty of "rescue" dogs looking for a good, loving home.
ReplyDeleteLynda,you and Fred will make the right choice for your household. One thing you may want to consider is having someone who will take the pet and love it should you two be unable to care for it. Perhaps,when you are ready, a smaller sized adult dog from a shelter would be a good match. You have time to list the pros and cons and make the decision that works for your family. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI hope and will pray that you come to the decision about what will be best for you, himself, and the animal. Will Beau like another dog?
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a very little girl I had a cocker spaniel I loved that dog. I have no idea how much care she needed since I was too little to remember. I just know she was my best buddy. My mother would be me in my bedroom in a play pen (now you see how old I was) and she would come back and find the dog in the play pen with me. She never figured how the dog did it. The dog protected me a lot growing up. When I was 7 or 8 I finally had to make the decision to have the dog put down she was so sick and I could not let her suffer even though I knew I was going to miss her the rest of my life. Sorry for the story.
I know some friends that have gotten small mixed breed dogs that were really sweet and did not bark or yap unless there was a reason.
I agree with people who suggested rescue dogs. Most of those have been potty trained so you don't have to deal with that. Just a thought.
Good luck.... hugs
Sounds like a good friend for Beau, a French Bulldog would be good.......
ReplyDeletePersonally, I love them all! How 'bout just a bit larger than a tiny one? Show us a photo of the one your son fount. {{{HUGS}}}
ReplyDeletePersonally, I have a wee doe -- mix poodle/yorkie. She is 11 lbs. and she is the light of our lives. Wouldn't have ot any other way. She is spirited, sweet and jus what we need. You'll know when you find the right one. Don't be afraid to think about wha tyo an handle. It's all rigth is it's not a big dog.
ReplyDeleteWhat breed is the dog your DS found?
Hugs
I agree with Ethelmerz, My mother ended up with a chihuahua after my grandmother passed. My mother absolutely hated that dog, she took care of it, but complained everyday until the dog died, which was several years later. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy, certainly not my family.
ReplyDeleteWhat about a medium sized dog if you are not ready for a small dog?
ReplyDeleteMaybe check with the local rescues? And small dogs often have a big heart and a bigger personality. Take a chance.
ReplyDeleteWe always have little dogs, Chihuahuas. Love them and their little quirky attitudes. They think they are big dogs! We have the long coat little ones and they shed too. Little cheaper to feed, love the people's laps.
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine had a cockapoo for several years. When her health got to where she couldn't care for him Her groomer new a couple that was looking for a second dog as a companion for their dog. This worked out well. The dogs loved having a buddy to play with. My feeling is that because you have a German Shepherd, a medium sized dog would be a better fit. Whatever your decision, I'm sure it will work out fine. I look forward to hearing about your decision, whatever that may be. A small, medium or large dog or even choosing not to get another dog. Beth Mosko
ReplyDeleteI am not a fan of tiny dogs either. I just couldn't. Maybe a middle size dog might be a better fit if you are not sure of the bigger ones and a rescue would be a better budget fit too. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhen we lost our third big dog in July, we decided to look at rescues. We knew the right dog would come to us, or not. Brandy found us through a rescue shelter. She is a spaniel/collie mix and will be mid size. She is a love and quite the snuggler. Don't rush, you will know the right time, and the perfect dog will find you.
ReplyDeleteYou are always so busy...All that hard work is good exercise. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteI guess you could meet the tiny dog your son found and and see if there's a connection... that might makes things clearer for you. I hope you'll know in your heart when you find just the right dog for you.
ReplyDeleteWe've had boxers which is also a very large dog, but they just don't live long enough for us so this past year for the first time ever we 'downsized'. We now have a Olde English Bulldogge (cost an incredible $4500 as one of my sons always wanted one and I must say the darling is worth every penny, but is smaller in stature, but weighs 80 lbs.) and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, the smallest of the spaniels, but with the biggest and sweetest heart ever - and she cost $2000. Purebreds are so expensive now, but darling Heinz 57's can be ever bit as wonderful as a any four-legged friend. I wouldn't go any smaller as little dogs tend to get underfoot and you don't want to be tripping over them which is more likely as we age. Happy puppy hunting!!
ReplyDeleteI think it would be good to get another dog for Beau as well as you. I have a Sheltie which is smaller but not tiny - more like a mini collie around 20 lbs. That's if the dog your son found is smaller than that and you want something a little bigger. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI think I would give it a little more time. But, then again you may find just the dog to keep Beau company.
ReplyDeleteWell, it is up to you but don't get one of those Tea Cup size dogs, too easy to step on and then you would end up accusing it of trying to kill you! (If you were to fall) I know while visiting my sister Julie is Montana her small cat tried to kill me!(((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteIt depends so much on the type of smaller dog. Make sure whatever dog you choose will be friendly with Beau! When you go to visit, bring him along so they can sniff and check each other out. And like Susiemt says, be careful not to let the critter trip you! That'd be terrible!!
ReplyDeleteWe had German Shepherds until we moved full time into a bus conversion. When our last German Shepherd died, we got a small, 8 pound dog. She was a Bitsa, bits of this and bits of that. She was a wonderful dog and we have stayed with very small dogs ever since. Loved, loved my German Shepherds, but my long haired chihuahua moved in and took top honors as best dog ever in our lives.
ReplyDeleteSince we lost our 60 lb Nala yesterday, I too have been thinking about the next dog. We still have a 60 lb Lab at home, but I think the next one should be a medium sized dog 40 lbs or less. Not in a rush, but putting feelers out and if the right pup shows up…
ReplyDeleteI miss Nala…
ReplyDeleteI’m very excited for you and Himself! I know how much love our little Maltese brought to our family. We lost him this year and I’ve been tossing the same questions around for a while now. Just be careful with it being little and on the floor…they will get underfoot at times. Can’t wait to see the new family member 🤗
ReplyDeleteI always had small dogs and my last two were Chihuahuas, which turned out to be the best, cuddly dogs I ever had. I only had to be careful not to step on them when I first got them at 8 weeks old, when they'd curl up at my feet as I'd be doing dishes. After I stepped, not hard & totally accidentally, on them once or twice, theyy learned to scoot out of my way. No problems in that way so don't worry about it. Hugs!!
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ReplyDeleteA puppy will be the same as a newborn baby, so be prepared for all the chewing, digging and naughty things puppies do. Do you remember those days? You have winter coming up which means the puppy will be cooped up in the house mostly. I would wait until Spring to get a puppy so that you will be able to house train this puppy the easy way.
ReplyDeleteWe have never had one yet either, but I think a tiny (or at least tinier) pup should be in my future too. Keep us updated ❣️~Lynn
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