I mean are you close enough to visit this dog? I think that would be the only true way to know. If they are only an hr or so away I would visit and maybe you can even introduce the dogs since neither are pups and vaccinated?? Have you seen pics? I think personality of the dog is what is way important not really so much that she may be beautiful. There are many many beautiful dogs...Or you can wait and start fresh with a puppy when the time is right?? ( but there is something about not having to deal with puppy training too)????Gosh - it is soo hard to decide!!