How old is too old for a second doodle???

[LucyR]

I am 70 and single, but in good health,   active and walk daily with Ozzie.  We also do long hikes when we go to doggie camp in the summer  (2-3 hours or more on mountain trails.)  I know that Ozzie would love a little buddy and I have been thinking about adding a mini doodle 25 pounds or so.  Ozzie is very well trained as would be the new doggie.  I just can't seem to pull the trigger on this.  I keep doing the math and worrying about finding myself in a situation where newest doggie might have to be rehomed.  I know that the future is unpredictable and one shouldn't try and predict what is going to happen in 10-15 years (average life span of my genetic pool!).  Has anyone else faced this question?  Any input might help me decide one way or the other. 

[Sharee & "Hope" Peterson]

A second doodle-yikes!  I really want really a second one and,  I admire that you have one @16mos who must be a darling to make you want another.  

My Golden Doodle is an "imp" and has been since day 1 when I picked her up!  And, I read much of the same on DK about other Doodles-any answers on how to know if you are going to get a calm sweet cuddling one?

 I love Hope so much and, I think a playmate for her would be good BUT . . . . .  

[Cindy M, Zachary & the Frenchies]

Lucy, if your  "genetic pool" gives you another 10-15 years, I would suggest that another small dog is ideal, that is many years to not share with another dog if you are thinking of adding one. I would suggest, making plans for the new dog and for Ozzie should something happen, but we all should think about those things, regardless of our age.

[Phyllis Kandul]

i am so there. i am in the same situation. 70 and have a one year old goldendoodle. i have been trying to get a sister from her parents, but they are not cooperating. i am so ready for a second doodle. would like to rescue one. i tried to adopt one in indiana, but they said i lived too far away (georgia), but we love to travel.

[Lauria Orr]

Phyllis, would you be okay with a dog being sent to you via the airlines? I know that our breeder does send dogs across the country.  We live 8 hours from her, so we did not have to go that route. I would have rather had the dogs driven to us, or picked them up ourselves.  It worked out that we could do that.  The first Doodle I ever met had come from Canada and had been flown to Oregon.

[Phyllis Kandul]

i didn;t see your reply in time, but i did end up getting a puppy and Eloise and i drove 4 1/2 hours to North Carolina to pick Sam up. he is absolutely the best natured puppy i have ever seen.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Congratulations on your new pup!  Enjoy!

[Merrie Lynn & Buddy]

Hi Phyllis,

We applied at just about all the rescue sites to get a doodle after loosing our Muffy to nasal cancer at the young age of 6.  For one reason or another we were either ignored or in one case turned down as we lived in the very next state and they didn't adopt across state lines.  Well, we found an out of the way rescue and drove  (an overnighter) there to rescue this 2 year old guy.  I think these rescues are sometimes too picky.  We have spent over 1000.00 on his health problems so far and we have onloy had him a month.  He is such a sweet boy and I just don't understand some of the rescues who just seem to ignor us "seniors"

[Lynette Main]

I'm 61 and have three doodles all are two years old. My kids have already said they would take them if something happens to me. I never worried about that happening because I' m really   30in my mind but at my real age I  have to think about their lives also.I have three kids but I hope one takes all three.  My youngest OWES me ...

[Merrie Lynn & Buddy]

You go Girl!!!!!

[Merrie Lynn & Buddy]

I will be 68 next month and my husband (who is disabled) and I took a road trip to rescue a rescue so to speak.  This young guy, who is only 2, has many problems both medically and otherwise.  He have had him for a month now and are VERY much overwhelmed at all the things wrong with him.  I am happy to say he is on his way to good health and I am trying to teach him manners (we have 2 chinese cresteds who are wondering if that will ever happen).  To get back to your question, I believe if you have the love and energy to give an animal a home, age is not a factor.  I have to work part time for insurance for my husband but we are very happy and feel we have done the right thing by this rescue. Doodles are so smart and after just a month, I feel ok leaving him in my husbands care. Please consider adopting and let us know.  Good luck and God bless!

[Barbara B., Sasha & Oliver]

I am 52 and going to be 53 next week and I worry about this now.  I have two doodles, Sasha 2 yrs old and Ollie 17 months.  I know if something were to happen to me my BF would take them.  I am a firm believer of going with our gut feeling, I know us 50+ people think rationally now but if you make arrangements if something were to happen then why not get another doodle.... life is to short and you should enjoy every moment. 

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

I was 62 when I got my first ALD and 66 when I got the second one.  I  think if they both live 12-13 years that I might be able to manage.  I have made arrangements for my son to take care of them if I don't make it to the end of their lives.   I do hate the idea of my babies being re-homed to anyone, even family.   I can understand why this might be a difficult decision.  I am two years younger, but my youngest dog will be 2 years old in a couple of weeks.  I don't know what I would do.  I know that one dog would be necessary for the quality of my life.  Have you considered adopting a dog that has a couple of years on it?