Buying a new dog

[Gcsekid]

I've got a jack Russell and she's about 9/10 years old, may sound stupid but she seems a bit lonely and I've wanted another dog for a while. My only worry is whether getting another dog (which won't be much bigger than her) will wear her out and bring about her death much quicker? May be a silly question but it's the only thing stopping me
Any advice would be helpful
Thanks

[Bowlersarm]

The reverse of that is that it could perk her up and keep her young.

[Gcsekid]

I also thought that, but I'm not sure which ones more likely?

[LeoandBoosmum]

Might be better to take your dog to the local Dogs' Trust and let her choose a 'friend' herself? :) Seriously, they'd probably let your dog mix with one or two you and she shows any interest in :) My mum bought her dog (love him to bits) but would never buy a dog myself, there are just too many in dogs' homes in need of rescue.

[InTheRedCorner]

leo has given you a lively idea! let your dog pick much better to go for a well thought out rescue dog. Is your dog nice and social?

[ErrolTheDragon]

Yes - a rescue dog younger than yours but out of the puppy stage might be a win-win.

What's she like with other dogs in general?

[mistlethrush]

If your existing dog is 9 or 10 I would definitely be aiming for a dog that wasn't a puppy - she's likely to hate having a puppy around! A slightly older dog that has learned some basic dog language and how to behave around other dogs is likely to go down a lot better. And she (and you) will be able to work out what the new dog's character is like much better than getting a young one.

[LEMisafucker]

Yep - what leo said, spot on! and 9 for a JRT is pratically a puppy anyway