We will likely get another Heeler in about a year. Our cats are brothers and it just seems right for a dog to have a "brother" as well.
Long believed dogs do better in pairs.
three, one old and near retirement, one mature and the teacher/playmate, and the puppy. The Three Amigos. From left, puppy, teacher, old gal. Christmas morning, rapt attention for the new toys!
problem now is at our age when the old one goes we're not sure if we want to replace her as the 15 month old pup has a good chance of outliving one or both of us.