So sorry to hear this. Just saw the thread this morning. Wife and I have 2 dogs and no kids... which is to say we have 2 kids.
To your earlier comment about greyhounds, one of my two is a greyhound rescue. He’s funny as hell, and sweet, but if you have little kids he’s not a good fit; track manners, insofar as he jumps one everyone and he’s territorial at times. We have a pit mix that is the sweetest dog in the world to everyone but the vacuum cleaner.
I’m glad you made it through Christmas with your Bear, and I’m truly sorry for your loss. I hope the healing doesn’t take too long. Hang in there.