I had litter mates too. I am so glad we had both of them. They were never an issue to train or handle. They definitely bonded with us while still being bonded to each other.
It's nice when they have a playmate too.
While losing Bruno was very heartbreaking I am glad you were there for him. :hugs
This new little fellow seems wonderful.
I also prefer pups that stay with the dam longer than 8 weeks. They learn so much from 8-12 weeks from the dam.
I got my Sable at 13 weeks. She is now 4 years old. She has...