barnbum

Interesting replies... I'll think on these are come back later--it's too early and I'm so very tired now.

I can say clearly butterfly that I do not want another buddy. I have five equine and a feline in the barn who are buddies enough for me. Being covered in horse hair doesn't phase me, but dog hair in the house does not make me happy--so IF we ever get another dog--even after Shimano's time is up--it must be a nonshedder.

Quilt4u

I would leave well enough alone. She will let you know when she wants a companion. My Taffy did. My Taffy was a one dog in the house dog until her last year. That is when I got Russell. She just took to him like it was her puppy. Then I lost her and Russell started to act up. he missed her so we took him to the breader and there hi met Tammy his best friend.

watterstide

i can tell you it didn't work for us. My Rotty passed, and she was very laid back, we also have a JRT..they were raised together, both rescues.
When my rotty passed away, due to surgery complications on her knee. i waited 6 months and got another rescue, a puppy, JRT/Beagle mix. what a mistake that was. She is such a witch to him. he is now 10 and wishes he was an only child. She is 3 now.and he is scared of her..she is bossy and acts like the Alpha when he should be.
i thought we both needed a buddy.
i am retired so i am home alot.so leaving them is not an issue. Gizmo is old and he really didn't need this . chula is so good, she was a good puppy, and very loving, but she does not let gizmo do anything.
maybe if i had rescued an older dog,calmer..if would of been better for both of them.

barnbum

I think we're going to leave well enough alone and let Shimano be an only child. Thanks for the advice!

marsye

butterflywing

when you're old and shedding, you'll be sorry you said that. :lol:

dglvr

My opion is if she was use to having a buddy she probably longs for another buddy. A new buddy even a pup would probably make her happy. If you get a pup she would teach
puppy all the good habits that she has. My female Dobie will be 11 in May and my male will be 9. I'm starting to keep my eyes open for another puppy so my 2 now would teach it all the good habits they have. My bed isn't big enough for another but
I'm still keeping my eyes open for a baby. :D :D :D

wvdek

Barnbum,

Your dog sounds happy and well-adjusted. From all you stated, I would leave well enough alone.
Too often we get caught up placing human emotions on our animals and we usually end up wrong. You would know if your beloved 11 year old were unhappy and pining for another buddy. Doesn't sound like it is.

butterflywing

i wouldn't even give her a choice. :mrgreen: you love your horses, but you didn't give them a choice. did you ask your kids if you should have another kid? now why would you offer a dog something you wouldn't offer your child? if she's content, and she is, and you're content, and you are, why stir the pot?

Barb M

OMG lol you guys are going to think i'm a nutcase LOL Your title said, does your dog need a BUDDY lol I thought it said, does your dog need a HUBBY!!!!!!!!!!!! lol lol