a new-old friend for my dog

If he has met your dog and gets along with her, still don't just bring him right into the house with her inside.  Bring her to his location, then take them home together, letting her go first as the resident dog.  There's seldom much problem between an older dog and a younger one of opposite gender that have already been properly introduced and like each other, except they might not play.  I don't know that I would ask an old dog that is used to being indoors to spend a whole lot of time outside, especially if he is short coated.  But, if you have to, just be certain he has a spot with shelter from wind and with deep bedding that he can snuggle into - perhaps even a sweater.  At his age, he's a senior citizen.  And, you are wonderful to take him in.  I will never understand how people can turn away a "relative"...

Thanks for the reply! [] He would not stay all time outside: in the evening and any time I am at home my animals (not gooses []) can freely walk inside the house. The rest of the time they have a huge garden and a quite big room (about 30 squared metres) aside the house that is always open with kennels, warm old clothes and a sofa where they can rest. It is not as warm as inside an apartment with heaters on and I'm afraid that is not enough for Ugo but unfortunately it's all I can offer him when I'm out for work []
I am desperately looking for a better family to adopt him, but none wants and old fat dog. I'm just afraid that if I don't take him, the persons that are now taking care of him will decide for killing him or taking to the pound (they are living his presence as an horrible heredity) and for sure it's worse than my poor accomodation.

Kikka,
I think that what you are offering Ugo is a blessing!  Being stuck in an apartment and being overweight might just have been ok, but fresh air, a companion and a chance to live outside and inside with his humans is going to be wonderful for him! 
 
I say that when you bring him home, do so with Brina and bring them both into the house together, (Brina probably first, but let them decide, she might surprise you).  I am guessing that Ugo would LOVE to go for walks in the country with you and Brina and would benefit immensely from the fresh air and excercise.  I would start him slow with a shorter, more frequent walks for a while until he starts to get used to the excercise and monitor his food intake as well.  Try to get his weight under control and I will make you a bet that you will have a completely different dog on your hands in a relatively short period of time.  He might just turn out to be a wonderful friend and playmate for Brina.
 
The room you are describing sounds just fine to me for the dogs.  It is out of the elements, there are places for them to lay down and snuggle into blankets and things, they can go in and out when they need to, I would say not to worry about the accomodations, dogs can adapt to an amazing amount of things.  If you are seriously worried about him being warm enough, then I would say a sweater for him would probably be fine.
 
Good luck and keep asking questions, you, Brina and will do great!
Terri

you told be almost the same things my father said yeasterday to me: open air, long walk, warm family and nice company can kick away at least a couple of years on his senior shoulders. I just hope so []
There's another very little thing that is worrying me: I don't like his name at all![:'(]
In Italy there was a popular tv movie where Ugo was a wierd, unlucky, dishearted clerk. Do you think he will accept another name, maybe something that sounds similar like Yago?
Ok, I'm really worried and everything but I have to admit that I'm also very excited to have another guest in my large family []

Bless you for taking this guy into your family. I love senior dogs.
 
How cold is it in their outdoor facility? It doesn't sound at all bad to me. My three dogs would be fine there if the outside tempetature was in the mid forties or above.
 
You can change his name to anything you like. To a dog it is just like learning a new command, and senior dogs enjoy learning too. How's his hearing? Look for a name he has a positive response to or shows interest when you say it.
 
Best wishes with your new family member.

I think you should definitely give it a try, Federica!  Ugo might well regain some spring in his step with the stimulation of the sights and sounds of the garden and the fresh air.  I think you have safe havens for him with the kennels, etc.
 
We did change our female dog's name when we adopted her.  It was Meeka and we wanted to change to Mia.  We called her Mia-Meeka for about a week or 10 days and then dropped the Meeka. She has been Mia ever since.