Sharlene, BoxerLover, DukiMom
Welcome all of you to Pet Talk. It is so neat to get to know dog lovers from all over the world. I think you will find that here you will fit right in.

Sharlene, I too hope that in getting that second dog, you check out a shelter. Look through the Dog of the Day archives (past Dogs of the Day) and you will find wonderful stories of dogs who are on their second owner and have made the lives of their families so rich and complete. It will also give you a chance to "meet" a variety of breeds and mixed breeds. Please don't rule out a mix until you have seen some of these beauties.

If you have not had two dogs before, be prepared, it is more like having three dogs. There is dog #1, dog #2, and the dog that is created by the two of them together (this one can be quite a challenge).