Getting a puppy

Question
We currently have 1 bullie in our family, his name is IRA Hayes Thunderhorse, we are looking to purchase another bullie puppy, but I was curious to know if you would know the best way to intergrate the two dogs, I am not sure how my Bullie would react to another dog int he house, he is very friendly a the dogpark to others, and I think he would be fine with a puppy, But want to find a way to make sure my bullie isnt jealous of this new puppy. I should explain IRA is my dog, he follows me everywhere....almost like a child and I love him so much. I just dont want to make him feel..inferior is that weird ?? I am hoping a puppy would make IRA more active and he would be a wonderful addition ot our family, we are just trying to look before we leap so to speak. I am meeting with a breeder on Saturday to look at his puppies, any questions I should ask or signs of good breeding I should be looking for, he says they are AKC registered, but I have never purchased a bullie on my own, IRA was my fathers dog, I inherited him when he passed away, we are very close. Any advice you could offer would be wonderful. I feel I have covered most of my grounds but again I wouldnt know a bad breeder from a good one. And for the money I would like a healthy puppy with a good disposition. Please help!! Thank you in advance  

Answer
First of all, ask the breeder for a veterinarian reference. If  he doesn't want to tell you who is vet is, run. If he doesn't offer a minimum 1 yr. genetic health guarantee, run. Use your head. If the dogs are kept in kennels and don't get much human contact, run. The best breeders are necessarily the ones who show their dogs and have big kennels. They are the ones who have been doing it for years and have healthy dogs. They raise their puppies in the house, not a kennel.

Now, about Ira. You didn't mention how old he is, but I'm assuming he's a mature adult and neutered. Where as he gets along with dogs in general, I believe he would be very accepting of a puppy as long as it's a female. You will need to give him individual time even when the puppy comes so he doesn't get too jealous. Make time for him alone and for them both together. Eventually, it won't be a concern.  Don't let the puppy pester him to death.  If he looks like he's had enough, then put the puppy away for a while. Let him make the adjustment gradually.

I think you'll be fine.  Good luck.