Its only been 3 weeks, and I feel so guilty,but I really need another dog in my life!

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As many of you will know, I lost my beautiful ddog almost three weeks ago now, and it has been a very difficult time. In fact the last few days have been the hardest and, if i'm honest, I think its because this is now the longest period spent without seeing her, as before it was usually two weeks a year when we had a holiday and our close friend looked after her.

We as a family have talked about getting another dog in a few months time, and Its almost given me a little joyful feeling in my heart because I feel that I so need another dog in our family and in my life. I feel so guilty because it has been such a short time, but I cannot imagine the rest of my life without having a dog.
I know that I can never replace her, or compare her as she was a total one off, so clever and gentle and we all loved her dearly.

My dh admitted that he wouldn't mind another female of the same breed but I told him that it wouldn't be fair as I think he would look for some of the same traits, then wouldn't find them as each dog is so different, and I don't think in my heart that I would like the idea of owning another of this same breed if it simply wasn't her.

I have been trying to find Cockerpoo breeders that have lists running as we would be thinking of maybe mid to late June, before getting a new pup, but it has not been an easy task finding many.

My dh and ds have both admitted that they would like to own a Labradoodle, but I have read that they can shed quite a lot of fur, something that I am not very good with at all. If anyone has any knowledge of this breed I would be most grateful.

I know all dogs will shed some fur but because this breed is crossed with a Labrador, some people have ended up with a beautiful adult dog but which loses loads of fur on a regular basis, even though its fur is curly or fleece.

Am I wrong to be thinking about another dog so soon? I haven't even told my friends and family either, just in case they start to think that I am over my loss already, and have moved on, which couldn't be further from the truth. I have moments when my heart feels like it is aching, I miss her so much.

I will be so happy for you when you get another dog

You sound like a fantastic dog owner, any dog you get will be lucky to have you and your family.

I would say get whatever breed you really want from wherever you want.

I do agree that *doodles sometimes do shed, but my friend has one and she is adorable.

I have an enormous lab who sheds terribly and a border who doesn't shed at all. I adore Border terriers they are so funny and mine is like my shadow.

Just saw your post,
I lost my lovely dog years ago, she'd been sick for three years weekly blood tests, daily medication, at one point she had fluid on lungs , had to teach my family to check her breathing rate as well.
Sadly on day I was going to pts she had a stroke, ( she couldn't walk) .

Devastated to point I wanted to die , I sat there with pills n vodka.the one night as I was lost.

Less than two week later I found myself on preloaded found this puppy ,whole family went to see her and they handed me this puppy told me her name which was same as my old girl it seemed like fate.

If I was you I'd go get a dog, they not with us that long but the love we have lasts forever.

The new one will never replace the other, but for me it helped it gave me something to focus on .

Poodles and Bichons don't shed, and have lovely, friendly characters for the most part. I have an f1b cockapoo, so more poo than cock. He doesn't shed at all and needs regular clipping.

What about a rescue dog ,plenty of dogs home unwanted pups

We are picking up our new rescue dog on Wednesday. I hope he settles in okay.

Hi FiveHours, Burning here, back to see how you are getting on, 2 weeks today since my little boy was put to sleep - we can't get a new dog yet but today I am going to sit with a friend and her dogs later on as since Ddog died I have to get out of the house a lot or I lose it . But I'd love to live a little vicariously and see your new dog - can you post photo/updates? Was your original dog a rescue or is this your first experience, and what's the back story to him/her?

Burning, will start another thread as i need rescue advice!