What a cutie!!! All pups need pals - I think James would be a great pal for Bailey. I truly believe that if you have room and can afford a second dog that you should have two. We had Oreo for 11 years by herself. Granted, she was taken from her mother a little early (5 weeks but it was a must because no one was looking after her as she was not a "wanted pup" and her sibling had already died from neglect) and not socialized with other dogs. But she has changed so much since we added Dazzi and the others within the last 2 years it is unbelievable. She is friendlier to people, she acts younger, she gets along with other dogs better.

She will never be super close to the others but it is amazing how close dogs can become to each other. To have someone else to play with, sleep near, just be with. I don't think my dogs are as close as Amy's (cincy's mom) or Christy's (Dakota's mommy) but they still enjoy each other tremendously. I say convince Brian it is the right thing for you both and for Bailey.