I'm so sorry you have to say goodbye to your dog. He's beautiful.
We had to put a young dog to sleep and at the time were living with my mum and her much older dog. When we didn't return with our's, she looked for him but seemed to understand and spent quite a few days very quiet. For a long time, nobody could mention the younger dog's name as she'd get excited and look for him.
Recently one of our horses passed away in the presence of our other horse. They'd been together for 18 years. Our other horse visibly mourned for him. He wouldn't leave the paddock where his friend had left us for some time. It took just on three months for him to show signs of wanting to move, where previously it was only a week or so before they would hammer at the gate demanding to be moved. Now he doesn't stray far from human company, but it's obvious that he understands what happened to his best buddy and doesn't look for him.
I remember our childhood dog was put to sleep in our living room and it was, as much as it could be, lovely. Much nicer than at the vets, and a safe and comfortable way for your beautiful boy to go to sleep. I remember the ache when I knew my little man was going to be put to sleep, so will be thinking of you.
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