Welcome. I'm a new member too. :wave: You asked how do you know if your ready for another chihuahua. Well, i've always thougth that the dog finds you, and you'll just some how KNOW when it's right. I wasn't even looking for a cat because we did have our share of animals, but one day at Petco they had a cat for adoption and the second I saw him I knew it was ment to be. He has a little kink in his tail at the end and so did one of my grammas cats that I loved very much. My gramma's cat had died of feline lukemia just a few months before Max was born. I just saw him and fell in love. Ok, I know this isn't a cat site, but my point is, if your not sure about getting another one quiet yet, you don't need to go out looking for one. A animal in need will find you. Ok, next question. Of course each animal is a big responsibility, so I think you need to weigh your time avalible for a puppy and if you'd be able to give it what it needs.What ever feels right for you. And last but not least, I think it's good your thinking about the future. I don't have any experience with babies or kids so I don't know what it would be like. I'm 18 and an only child so I can't give you any advise on that one. I'm sure whatever happens you will be happy and good luck with starting a family! Hope this helped a little bit!