This is one of those questions where it really matters "where you are at" in your life. If I am healthy, I know I will get another dog again.....
Our 'Caly' is going on 11. I know from owning many dogs what is coming and it will truly crush me even though I know it is coming. Past experience tells me it will take a year to 18 months to start again.
This next time may not take as long as my lovely wife now works at a shelter in the area and she is always telling me of the great dogs abandoned. I just have to be careful we do not end up with FIVE ***
*** Yes I know the deed restrictions, I was kidding....