I have no doubt you could handle two dogs big or little by yourself. It would be a good idea for you to take Drake with you to meet Samantha.

Are you still planning on going to Germany with Andrew? Having never taken dogs on an overseas move, I am not sure what that entails but are you sure you want to take two with you? Or would it make more sense to wait until you got settled wherever you will remain while Andrew is gone so much?

Samantha is a beautiful pup and I am sure she and Drake would make a good pair of dogs for you.

(by the way, Carl and I lived on Ft.Huachuca some 30 years ago when he was in the army)