Well Bella was 2 also when I got Diggy who is now 6 months old. Yes...I dont take them bye bye as much...and yes it is harder to handle to me. BUT Diggy added a ton to our lives....Bella was very accepting of him and she is a VERY dominant female....so all went well for me. Overall I think 2 is a great # if you feel in your heart you really want another, then you do it. Im actually itching for a #3