I am so sorry for you loss. I had one particular great companion of a bird dog. He slept with me also, but was tough and would hunt no matter how bad the weather was or how beat up he was. We were a great hunting team for pheasants, quail, some Huns, Chickens, Sharptails, Ruffies, and Woodcock. He would not even look at a rabbit. He got really upset with me when we hit bear or badger scent and would throw a fit when I went to investigate the reason he was telling me not to. I understand your grief, and I am sorry that you are going through this. I am drinking a toast to RAINY now. God Bless.