I had a real hard time when my shepherd passed. The lab I got didn't cut it for me, I love him but all in all he just wasn't my Baron. One of my daughters bonded with him more then I did so I gave him to her (she lives here so he is still part of my life too
). Those two just had the same kind of personality that fit perfectly together.
The only thing he won't do with her is swim
but we are working on that.
I finally settled on pugs. I adore them and it doesn't remind my of my shepherd though he will always stay in my memory and heart.
Now please DO get so excited you post pics!!!!