I want another dog but I keep trying to find a dog just like my male rott...

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Max was 11 years old in July when he had to be put down, it still breaks my heart that we couldn't afford the surgery to attempt to fix him, even if there just was a 35% chance for him to make it (and that was if he was a LOT younger). He somehow managed to twist his stomach, the vet called it the bloat. He had a long life though, longer than many rotts do. He was an AKC German Rott, he had been a breeder until this past spring when our female was killed by a van. He was a house dog 9 1/2 of his 11 years (the only time he was in the pin was when she was in heat). He was my seizure alert dog (my seizure's have been stable for 4 years now, but I still kept him with me). He was my best friend, a playmate for my 2 year old twin girls. Even w/ his mild arthritus and advanced age they could do anything to him and he wouldn't mind. He was our protector that wouldn't harm anyone unless they touched me or the girls. He was my bathroom buddy (he'd set outside the door). He was my best friend. I know it's a bit soon to get another dog, and I would like to let my daughters get a little older before I take on training a new dog, especially one w/ as much energy as a rotti pup. My problem is, I have looked into getting another dog.....but I'm always looking for a dog JUST LIKE MAX. Max was perfect, not just in my eyes, he was show dog quality except a LOT larger. How do I overcome trying to 'find Max' again, how do I actually look for another dog instead of trying to find him again?Thanks everyone!