Ok, it worked.
Yes you are right, I am 75 years old and have two Havanese. I think it is one of the best things I have done, for them and us.
Now the positive....they keep each other company, play, sleep and even seem to potty together (eat out of the same bowl even). The playing is usually rough housing and running around, a little to rough for me, but I guess they are just playing because they keep going back to each other. It is very entertaining to see them together and if one is good why not two. They also keep each other company when we have to leave for a bit.
The cons....Money...more expensive all around, vets, shots, heartworm, flea medicine and what if one would get sick (oh my I hope not), grooming. I do it myself for the most part and only have taken the little one once and Izzy couple of times. The equipment was expensive but well worth it in the long run.
It really doesn't seem like that much more work actually and so much more fun.
It was a little difficult at first, but the puppy was trained really quickly (with the bells), actually the last accident was when she was 12 weeks old and I think that was only the second accident she had. Now, the older one did not like her at first, the puppy wanted to play (she is a feisty one and Izzy is more layed back) so she was always running away from her...it took about two months for Izzy to lay down the law and make her behave. They now play and tumble all the time. Izzy also seemed to be somewhat depressed for a while, I think her nose was out of joint with having to share us. It all went back to normal but took about 4/5 months for all this to smooth out.
The only other thing I can say is that I do worry as I age (and they live, hopefully 15 years, will I be able to continue to care for them) There is always the chance that my health will decline and it would be difficult to keep up. So I have thought that maybe it was a little selfish to get another one. I am hoping they will keep me moving and therefore healthy and we can grow old together....smiling the whole time.
Sorry this is so lengthy and prob. full of mistakes, but I had to do it quickly before the laptop self destructs.
If you have any other questions please feel free....I can answer from my IPAd..
Estelle