Companion, how much does size matter?

Not all dogs need another dog as a companion. Up until we got our dachshunds we only had 1 dog. Our Rott was in love with one of our cats and the cat loved her too. We had a chocolate lab that we had had for a few years and got a border collie - he became aggressive toward us and the kids after he got a friend. We rehomed the border collie and Gunner went back to his loving self.

A dog views those in his surrounding as his pack. It does not have to be other canines - introducing another dog could have the reverse effect you are looking for.

Go to local shelter and adopt a medium size dog Although I never had problems with small-big dog friends , most of the time smaller dogs bully big dogs.

If Jordan needs a companion that you need to get him one...  we try to do what is best for them and ourself but the fact is. if he is moping around and looking depressed than he does need something to keep him company,,  craigs list or fb for your area is a good place to look for a dog.    

 

That is what I'm talking about, but that is small. I wouldn't want to go under 30lbs, preferably closer to 40. A little less than half his size down to a third. That shouldn't be a problem, right?

I think that sounds great! There are so many dogs in need of homes in that size range.

Now that your computor is working ok. you can search for a friend for Jordon.. perhaps contact local rescue groups and shelters.  or perhaps post a in search of ad yourself and see what turns up.   kisses

I brought home a 45 pound, hyper girl. Jordan wants so badly to play. She couldn't care less, basically ignores him. Any chance she'll warm up and play? Does behavior at meeting hold true? I've got her on a foster to adopt, so I can trade her in. Damn I hate saying that, trade her in. But if she stays like this Jordan is still going to be lonely.

Ok, she is a lab mix, black with a little white on her chest. I need to try to weigh her, I know she is only half Jordan's size, but she seems tiny. I'm totally use to big dogs. She's sweet. 
Jordan and her are getting along pretty good, I don't see any playing but they move around together. I don't see behavior that makes me feel like she is ignoring him. I do understand it takes time for a friendship to form, I just want to see them happy. 
As short a time as it has been, I'm afraid that taking her away now would still be bad for Jordan. I'm trying to NOT be putting human emotions on Jordan, I just wish I knew what either one of them was thinking. Jordan has been alone so long, I bring a dog in then a couple of days (or more) I take her away. Wouldn't that be confusing? If I switched dogs again and again, trying to find the "perfect" companion, would Jordan be able to bond? Why get attached to anybody if they are just going to be taken away. I don't think that's humanizing Jordan, dogs are pack animals and they bond. Animals grieve loss, we know that, it's fact. So why wouldn't it be the same to keep switching out? Do I make sense?
I was also thinking that if I had been able to take Jordan in for a meet and greet, if they had acted this well, I would have adopted her. I bet the ignoring was just checking out new surroundings, in her "home" she would have been more interested in meeting a new dog. If I would have made the decision then and there, she would already be adopted.

Sorry I'm being so difficult. After the hell I went through with Sky, and then losing Holly less than a week later. Then, just recently Beau. Bringing a new member into the "family" terrifies me. This sucks. I know it's best for Jordan to have a companion, my fear is just getting in the way.
Her name is Irma. She responded when I called her Emmy, I like Emmy much better than Irma.

aWe put human emotions on all animals. and we need to brush that aside. as long as they are getting along. eating and interacting they will be fine.  one of my adoptees took a couple of weeks  to warm up to anyone,, even hubby was given a cold shoulder.. or paw. after that she is bonded with all of the dogs and of course hubby .. treats always work .. i do think he would get confused as to why a friend is here and gone," and who is this new friend... "

i would leave it well enough alone and let them enjoy each other. and  as long as the Emmy is ok that is all good.