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Elite
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posted June 23, 2004 11:12 PM
I really have no idea if it would be a good idea, but I thought I'd ask. Well, I have my 7 month old puppy (if I say different in different posts, it's because I can't calculate time at all, sorry). She's a female pit/rott/lab mix. She's extremely active, and very loving. But, she's FAR to active for any of the other dogs in our neighboorhood, except a border collie female. So she's going CRAZY without any canine companionship. Atour last house (we moved about 2 months ago), she hada friend who was a 10 month old male german shepherd/aus cattle dog. She LOVED him, and instead of jumping on and biting us all the time, she played with her friend. She was WONDERFUL when she had him around, except for the few potty problems. We could have her offleash and they would wrestle and have fun until we had to pry them apart (and then Molly would whine at the door until she saw him again).
Having a dog she could play within the neighboorhood was WONDERFUL for her energy and personality and our arms and feet. Now that she doesn't have her friend, she's going INSANE. We really have her outside playing with us for a lot of the day, take her on a few walks a day, let her play with the border collie, etc. But she really needs to let out that canine playing on something that's not us, lol.She just needsthat special someone to play with.
Now, would it be a good idea to get her a companion? It'd be great for the family, too, I think. And our poor, maimed limbs. But would it make any sense at all to do this?
If it does...I was thinking about getting a dog between 1.5-5 years, so it'd get along with the rest of the neghboorhood. It's have to get a long really well with small children (could prolly teach my puppy a thing or two about not attacking them), and with other dogs, and be a relitively calm dog when we're not at home (when we work we have a dog walker come for molly), would be crate trained, and would be great with active puppies. Bascically an exact replica of Molly's old friend, lol, except a little older. There isa 1.5 year old male golden ret/norg elkhound at the shelter...There was aloso a rat terrier...we like those ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
I know you guys are prolly gonna say bad idea, because it's not right to get a dog for your other dog just because you think they're "lonely". But wow, we'd probably REALLY appreciate having another dog around to play with Molly. But if you guys say no way, I'll do exactly what you say, cause, well, you guys know dogs ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
Thanks!
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weimlover0816
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posted June 24, 2004 04:53 AM
I think that if she is good with other dogs now, and if you can afford the time, energy, money, etc. it takes to get another dog, then go for it!! A lot of people have more than one dog. If you do decide on getting another dog.... may I suggest your local animal shelter ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
And, be sure to bring your puppy with you so she can meet the other dogs, and "choose" one that seh likes, too!!
Good luck!
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posted June 24, 2004 06:08 AM
I usually do everything in twos. At least I used to. I got two lab puppies that were six weeks apart at the same time (insanity )I got a couple of barn cats from the farmer down the road, a couple of retiles for the step son etc... Makes me feel better knowing that they have each other when I am not around. But the time and committment must be there. If I had a choice I would be a three dog house again. I love having three, but my husband has my new dog and I have the other two, until we can work out our differences.
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sgour
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posted June 24, 2004 07:20 AM
If you want a dog that is really good with children, and will intervene when your other dog is biting at them I would recommend a boxer or a boxer mix of some sort. They are very energetic, but if you are looking for an older dog, around 2.5-3 years is when they are more mellow. My boxers are EXCELLENT with children. They are also great with other dogs and will definately have the energy to keep up with your other dog.
There is no rule that says you have to have one dog. If you have the space, time and money then I say go for it!
Shannon
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Elite
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posted June 24, 2004 11:47 AM
Wow, not the answers I expected, but certainly the answers I wanted, lol! I do love boxers, but they never show up at my shelters. I will probably have to go with someone more mellow, though...someone I can control off-leash most of the time.
Thank you! I'll definently consider this for my puppy, once we have the money, and, of course, my mothers back from Mexico. I think she'd really like the idea.
BTW, is there a chance that my puppy would get jealous?
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sgour
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posted June 24, 2004 01:21 PM
Based on what you have said about her playing with other dogs I don't think you'll have to worry about her getting jealous.
She is still young yet so I think she'll adjust okay. She'll just have to get used to the idea of her playmate living in the same house.
Shannon
Posts: 51 | From: South Bend, IN | Registered: May 2004
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