love3c
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Post by love3c on Oct 10, 2017 21:26:17 GMT -5
We're looking to get another dog. Cosita is 5.5 years old. She's made tons of progress and we feel she's reading to handle another dog.
I'd like to get another female dog, but I'm not sure if that's a good idea. We're looking at getting a 2-month old puppy.
Thoughts?
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Post by kidsandpets on Oct 10, 2017 22:29:43 GMT -5
Some people are cautious of 2 females together. My own experience has been that 2 females can do just fine - at least 2 spayed females.
I am not great with behavior, but I would think a puppy would be less of a "threat" to Cosita territory wise.
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love3c
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Post by love3c on Oct 10, 2017 22:46:38 GMT -5
Some people are cautious of 2 females together. My own experience has been that 2 females can do just fine - at least 2 spayed females. I am not great with behavior, but I would think a puppy would be less of a "threat" to Cosita territory wise. Thanks! Cosita is spayed. At what age can a dog be spayed? Cosita had a period- which I'd like to not experience again |
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Post by kidsandpets on Oct 11, 2017 10:10:00 GMT -5
Larger dogs 4-6 months is a good time. Small breed dogs I usually recommend waiting closer until they are closer to the 6 month mark. (After 6 months there is the potential for going into heat.)
Many humane societies will spay once they are at least 2 pounds - for large breed dogs that can be as early as 8 weeks. (Humane societies are trying to make sure the animals they adopt out get fixed prior to or at the time of adoption.) While it can be done safely at that age, I don't recommend it for general owners.
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Post by bronte73 on Oct 12, 2017 16:33:29 GMT -5
I really think temperament is more important than gender. although there is a school of thought that says you should get the opposite gender of what you have. So, if you have a male, get a female, and vice versa. Personally, I think temperament is more important, but I will say the worst fights ever are between 2 females if they don't get along (according to the breeder I got Kipper from). You want a dog that is a little less than Cosita's drive/energy/dominance. If you get a puppy that is over Cosita's drive/temperament, then she is more likely to feel threatened. Btw, I'm SO impressed you still have Cosita since I know you had a pretty rough time of it with her. I know a lot of people would have given up on her!
If you have 2 females, the time you have to really watch is when the puppy hits adolescence. I think it does help to get your dog spayed before she goes into heat for the first time though. Good luck!!!
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