With us it was also most noticeable on returning home..................Harry would always wait at the top of the stairs and as soon as we opened the door would run down to greet us................he had obviously been asleep on our bed every time
If you feel ready to start looking then start. It does not mean you are going to get another straight away as if you decide on a particular breeder then they may not have any pups for a while. We found it helped fill our time and confirm that we did really want another and sooner rather than later
They do steal your hearts
Just do what feels right for the both of you and then it will be the right thing.
Gwyn and Bertie