My OH wants another dog

When our last dog died, we made the decision not to have another one.
We are both 70 this year and another dog would be a huge tie. At the moment we are enjoying the freedom of not having to think of the dog when we go out.
I do miss the company of the dog, and would love another one, but it's not practical.
I feel for your husband.

I found a puppy harder work than small children. Are you both retired or still working? If he insists he wants a dog I suggest you go and stay with a friend for a few weeks and leave him to sort it out on his own.

Our biggest problem came when I developed health problems that meant periods in hospital and convalescing. I was fine health wise up to then. A friend helped out but she had her own 3 week holiday already booked midway between all that was happening.

Would an older rescue dog work? Though I have a nasty feeling that there will be a lot of untrained lockdown pups bought on impulse, in need of rescuing before too long.

If your DH refuses to help to look after the dog, sorry but there would be no dog in my house.

Also how old are you? Would the dog outlive you and/or would you become too frail to care for the dog and exercise it properly?

He is not being realistic or reasonable.

I'm with you Graneechrissie, I'd like another dog but it's all the extra work, aroma and paraphernalia which puts me off, let alone the inevitable vets bills.
Wouldn't be fair to bring another GSD into your home if you'd resent the animal. Likely the hound would pick up on that?

If he is resentful then that s his problem you ve had 12 years of cleaning and caring and you ve offered a compromise I think you should stick to it Youre not saying he can’t have a dog just not a very big hairy one
A greyhound is big but doesn’t shed and they are lazy as hell so don’t need very long walks
I hope you can find a compromise

We have a dog and got our last one as a pup nearly four years ago. TBH I would be very annoyed if my OH didn't take my wishes into account, having a dog is a joint responsibility and I wouldn't insist on having a breed he didn't want and he would be respectful of my wishes. I don't know how old you are but we looked after my daughter's Vizla a lot (still do) he was a real handful as a pup, whereas our border terrier was dead easy. IMO There's a lot to be said for having a smaller dog when we get older even if we are experienced dog owners. Nothing worse than getting pulled about by a big strong pup. Good luck with whatever you decide and I'm sure you'll love any dog but I am grateful that ours is completely stress free.

That's if you don't get one your DH will be resentful.

I can understand your feelings but I can't help thinking that once you get one your heart will melt and you'll be back to square one.
If you get one your DH will be resentful. Hard to know what's best. Good luck anyway. (l like GSs but Collies rule for me!)