Ok, we went and got a bloodhound puppy this weekend. She is an outside dog, is 5 months old and has been raised with her litter mates outdoors in a pen. I absolutely LOVE this dog. I am very tempted to go back and get one of her brothers to keep as a playmate for her. They will be spayed and neutered. Is it a big deal to raise litter mates together? I have heard that you shouldn't raise siblings together...they become too bonded and attached to each other. Any input or thoughts? I was worried about her being alone all day while my wife and I are at work and thought it would be good to get her a companion.