Yes, unfortunately, apparently my experience has been shared by many others. This is not the first time I’ve heard that people who have owned one Doberman can bear the thought of losing a second one.
And you’re right: they are like four-legged people. Baron was like my alter ego. All I had to do was look in his direction, and he seemed to know what I was thinking. The pain of our parting was so deeply painful that even after two years, it is still hard even to look back on the good times without feeling the devastating loss.
I do treasure every day with mine - even though he does drive me crazy from time to time. So sorry for your loss.