Phoenix was an only dog for a few years and was fine. i added a second for me, not for him
edited to add that my house is under 1000 square feet and is plenty big enough for two hounds and a cat. i also think that walks are more important than yard time.
Susan, I know exactly how you feel. With both Dewey and Loca's first bridge birthday coming up, we can't help but to think about how much we loved these very special hounds. I miss Alan, also.