I am sorry for your loss of your 16 year old.
There are so many variables that there is really no perfect equation or answer to your query.
Looking back, I wish I could have brought Maximo's brother home with us. They were very close and could have grown up together. I ended up getting his brother from a later litter -- and he was nearly 8 months old when I brought him home. They are great buddies, but it took about 4 months for my older boy to work out all of the jealousy issues.
In my case, I don't think I could have balanced raising a puppy around my older boy. |