I'm sorry for your loss.
Indeed no dogs will ever be alike or measure up to any previous one you have/had. Everyone is a treasure on its own, we just need to learn to love them and value them for who how they are, even when they are really stubborn, they'll have something special that will warm your heart.
I found a picture that my son took of her toys all lines up. All of her soft chew toys seem to have one foot chewed off. . . As you if you can hobble away but I'll catch you!! Funny damn dawg!
Sorry for your loss - you've seen my post - we just lost a puppy too - we havent had her for that long, but we certainly can relate - I can only imagine how sad it is for you. I have to admit, since we just got another puppy, it's easier to bear (though the number of hours i'm sleeping has decreased significantly)
Heal quick!