Everyone before me has echoed my thoughts...follow your heart It's a very individual decision; but your heart will tell you when the time is right. Some people need more time, others less. Either way, a new pup will not be a replacement for your Tyler, but a way of honoring him, by sharing your love with another deserving pup! When I lost my heartdog Jing, I was lost and miserable, crying every day, heartbroken. Getting a new doggie allowed me channel my heartbreak into love; it was the best decision I could have made. I think it was about 2 months after her passing that my new one came home. And this seems to be an ideal time for you to welcome home a new one, being home all day to acclimate him/her, train, etc! Good luck And please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the passing of Tyler...so hard