thank you everyone! i forgot how easily puppies can steal your heart! i am totally in love. and sooooo very happy that dex is getting along with her. the first day he ignored her but now he can't get enough of her. i was so nervous hearing stories on here that the older dog rejects the new puppy, but he loves the "new toy" i brought home for him! lol. he lets her have treats first and she came over to him while he was eatting breakfast this morning and let her sniff his food no problem. best big brother ever