Thank you for your common sense

Question
We have adopted 2 dogs from the Animal Shelter in our area.
The first in early 2006, a year old Great Pyrenees, who was brutally mistreated then shot in the leg prior to being picked up by the Shelter. And our 2nd dog we adopted just a week ago, a 2 yr. old GSD female.  We have never had a GSD before, so I immediately got on the experts site and started reading the pages of questions and answers.  I realize that I should have done this prior to selecting a breed like a GSD, however, I do not regret this adoption. She is the most intellegent dog we have ever raised, not that the others weren't but it's a different kind of intelligence.  Very intuitive.

She had heartworm and was treated for it and spayed, the next day she came home.  My biggest concern was how were the 2 dogs going to react to each other.  Maybe I just got really lucky, but Poh Pay, the GP male(neutered) was thrilled. He didn't growl, or show any sign of being upset in anyway. And neither did she.  Tyr, the GSD, wasn't feeling too well because of the Hrt wrm treatment and surgery so she was pretty quiet but friendly and curious. Everything went extremely well. A few days later when GSD was feeling physically better, she and Poh interacted like they'd been together forever. We have 50 acres, 12 which are fenced in the backyard(field)with cattle fencing for the safety of our dogs, so there is a lot of room to move. The GP is up all night barking and patrolling the field, and she gets up occasionally to see what he's up to.  She loves walking with me and wants to go everywhere I go. When both my husband and I are outside she sticks with me but every 10 minutes or so checks on him to make sure he is where he is suppose to be. She doesn't bother the cats, and is a little interested in the chickens but understands NO. Someone spent some good training time with her. I'm thinking she was abandoned because she contracted heartworm, which is easily prevented, but once contracted its pricey to get treated and here in the South many people tend to dispose of animals rather than care for them if something is going to cost money.  I realize that it's early yet and I don't know all of her traits and personality yet. But it looks very good.

Anyway, I won't take up any more of your time. I wanted to say thank you and the other experts for all the common sense answers, the information has been very helpful. And I did order the Monks DVD's because the learning process never ends.  Like anything meaningful, it's the journey not the destination. And my journey just happens to include dogs.  Thanks much!

Answer
One of my options here is to have the site send you a boiler plate thank you note.  That wouldn't convey how much I appreciate you taking time to send your detailed post.  It is so good to know that my advice has helped.  Quite often putting a male and female together works well.  The pack order divides by gender.  So both can be top dog after you.  While you need to be an old fashioned parent in charge, they can be modern, sharing partners.  

I love dogs, and think I can make their life better by sharing what I have learned.  thank you again.