Best Buddies He was raised the first 9 years with my other dog a female Norwegian Elkhound (Taffy) and they were wonderful together. Last year Taffy died suddenly and Quanti went into a deep depression. He would not eat or sleep for 2 weeks. He cried every night at the back door. My Vet suggested I get him a new companion. I went to the SPCA and acquired "Abby". She is a mutt. I think she is part Blue Healer and part Bird Dog. She has spots all over her (even on her tongue)! When we introduced Abby to Quanti the first time I was very nervous and worried that Quanti would hurt her. He did not. He immediately took her under his wing and has been fine ever since.