We have normally always had 2 dogs, that's why it's so strange for me. But our last two (Beagle: Tuffy, Black Lab:Whizzard) we got when I was young and they past the year we got Hammer of old age. Before that I guess my family had 3 dogs, 2 brit spaniels and a golden retriever. So it's strange for all of us but also cheaper. :\ My brother has been talking about getting his own puppy for awhile to train for hunting even though Hammer can hunt. But Ham is my hunting dog >
I let my dad and brother borrow him like once a year xD He comes with me the rest of the time. I realized how hard it's going to be for me to leave Hammer when I go to school and I don't want to get attached to another pup and have 2x the heart break. Hammer is my best friend. We got lucky choosing Ham. I could imagine a different personality in him. He is just so happy almost all of the time! His tail always wags even when he is sore after a lot of swimming. These last 3 1/2 years with him have been the best and I hope to be able to have him for 10 more ♥