I appreciate all of the heartfelt input. 
I've talked it over with my college-age daughter and she too is on both sides of the fence.
In addition to Porty P Bear, I still have #1 Dog Hank, who is 13 and has a heart murmur.
She thinks that time wouldn't be a bad thing, but at the same time thinks that Hank will still be around for quite awhile as long as I don't let him act like a wild man (he's an Australian Cattle Dog - those of you who've had them as pups/youngsters know what I mean).
I do think Porty P would like a new pal but then I get into Logistics:
1. Walking 2 chowbradors - I'm strong, but if two 90 lb dogs on leash decide to go after a critter,
I'm just along for the ride.
2. On top of that, my car is a Scion. (I know this sounds really petty) Even with the back seat
down, I couldn't fit Hank, Max AND Porty in for a trip somewhere - someone would have to stay
home. So, two 90 lb dogs in a small car ... well ....
3. They're both older and spay/neuter, but is Porty going to think it's Happy Humpy time if I bring
the girly Chow home? I've always only had male dogs.
So, I'll continue to think.
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