I am retired and i my late 60s. My first dog (Simi) of 16 years was a mixed breed female from PAWS puppy. Kept her female pup (Tuffy) lived till 12 years. Then I had Simi's male puppy (Max) who was with me for 14 years. Yhese were all big dogs and my hubby was aroundd then. so I could manage them. Since I am alone now I am looking for a small breed preferably female. I love all animals but I really miss my dogs so muc