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Peppermint said:
Julie, my friend's Weim (female) doesn't like other dogs, either. Which is unfortunate for their other dog, a mixed shelter rescue.
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Our two really bonded with us, and I do think that tends to be a trait of the breed. Very possessive and protective of their family and territory. I thought that with Aspen coming into Roxy's house, Roxy would establish a little dominance and Aspen would adjust, and she has in her own way, but I do think she would be happier as an only dog.
 
Peppermint said:
Haha.

People kept telling me that having two was easier - back when Nicholas was a toddler. I've never actually seen it proven in the field, though, so I determined it's a trick that parents of more than one kid play on parents of one child.

Anecdotally, in my family, each additional kid seems to contain higher and higher levels of pain in the a**.
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This is true...my 4th is by fair most work/most high maintenance...is 4 years old and still won't sleep through the night....etc

However, that dosen't stop me from wanting 1 more (we won't, we have to send all these little buggers to college). I think my age is finally starting to hit me...sigh
 
More poop to clean up....ewwwwwwww and walking two dogs when it's super cold outside..They are super cute though.......except when they have bad doggy breath!

I told hubby he can get a dog when he retires and is home every day b/c I refuse to get up and walk a dog when it is 10 degrees outside or go clean up poop in the backyard! LOL I like dogs when they are someone elses...and don't lick or jump on me!
 
The more I think about it, I think it's smart to have at least one other dog to keep that other one "young" and company (regardless if they're 1 month apart or 10 years apart). We have Shane, who will be 15 on Jan. 1 and I still catch him running sometimes to keep up, even though it's hard for him to get up off of the floor. I think if it wasn't for Diesel, our 1 1/2 year old German Shepherd pup, that Shane would have been long gone by now (he's part Lab, part Shepherd). But yes, Julie is definitely right on the age gap for exercising, etc... No doubt about that. When Shane does pass (:cry) we will probably most likely get another dog for Diesel b/c Tank (our little two pound Chihuahua doesn't really count as a companion for Diesel because Diesel is usually outside and Tank doesn't go outside at all unless I'm holding him).
 
My IL's have two pugs that are a couple months apart and they rue the day they got two.

I had a month of insanity about six months after we got our pup and thought about adopting another. I'm so glad I didn't to it. I called our dog trainer and she advised against it, knowing our puppy and how possessive he is.

Definitely think it over for a while before you take the plunge.
 
I like dogs, but I'm a cat person. I can hardly wait till the new house is done and we can move into it and get a cat or two. I'm debating if we're getting one or two, and I think we'll be getting 2... But it also depends, we'll be going to the local pet shelter, and I know they live closely with other cats there, so it just made more sense. I would never want 2 dogs, but I don't want 1 dog either lol Good luck with your decision!
 
I think if you are going to do it you should do it soon. I've considered another dog to keep my 8 year old Sheltie company but I personally never want to do the puppy thing again. I might get a rescue older dog so they can be companions but would want them to be similar in age. My best friend got puppy #2 about 2 years after #1 and #1 has never been the same even to this day. She used to be a real snuggler but has hated the new one for years. After seeing that I am a little leery. Of course, I'd take their #1 in a heartbeat!
 
you know, heather, sometimes i think this is the #1 thing that keeps me from getting another puppy. i don't at all mind the puppy stuff... that's just a matter of teaching and being patient. but i don't ever want dublin to be sad that we got another puppy. maybe we'll just do one dog this time around, and whenever he is no longer with us, if we want more than one, maybe we'll get them at the same time so they both come in on equal ground. i think that's really my major concern - one being here before the other... not sure if it would create a 'favorite' mentality in any of us, even if it's unintentional. ??? does that make sense?
 
stacia, that's interesting to know... again, i think that just goes along with what i just responded to heather... so maybe i'll just put my puppy fever on the back burner and let it go.

but they ARE super cute.

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plus, hubby mentioned something about getting me a dslr camera, which i've never had... if i'm honest, i'm choosing camera over puppy without hesitation... so maybe i don't want puppy that bad after all??!!
 
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