My husband and I found this toy fox terrier that we want to rescue but we are concerned how difficult a second dog would be. We already have a toy fox terrier who is very friendly and loveable. We are concerned how she will react to a new dog. She is good around small dogs, but afraid of big dogs. I guess we are afraid since she is 5 and has been the only dog that she may get jealous of a new dog in the house. Anyone have any experience with this and any tips? Thanks :) 1|1|will a male dog always be dominant over a female?|Sockrgrl33|kbess@cox.net|18:09:35|05/10/2010|
Our current dog is a female and the one we are looking at getting is a male. I am concerned the new dog will be the dominant one, but maybe not as the female is about twice as big (even though they are both pure bred toy fox terriers) our female has always been bigger than she should be. 2|2|I've had two dogs several times....I've had a large male dog (greyhound) with a small male (sheltie); two greyhounds, one of each sex......the only thing I can say is that the smaller dog (sheltie) was more dominant over the greyhound (male), and the female greyhound was more dominant over the male unless he just left her alone, lol......but each breed has different characteristics, so I dont know that you can compare my two dogs at the same time to what you would have. Is there a way to have a trial with the dog first? Have him come over for a few hours one day, then again for an overnight visit, then maybe one more time to stay for a couple days?|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|18:27:04|05/10/2010|
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3|3|thx for the info. We go to meet the dog on Thur. I am going to ask them these questions. |Sockrgrl33|kbess@cox.net|18:30:41|05/10/2010|
I know if it does not work out we can return him but we loose the adoption fee. So I am going to tell them my concerns first. I just don't want the current dog to be stressed with a new dog, I don't think she will but it worries me. 4|4|Most places will allow you to bring your dog and all family members for a meet n greet so to speak to make sur eall goes well|teener|teenerzacsneenee@yahoo.com|18:34:31|05/10/2010|
>Posted on May-10-10 at 06:30 PM (Eastern)
>by 70.176.17.6I know if it does
>not work out we can return
>him but we loose the adoption
>fee. So I am going to
>tell them my concerns first. I
>just don't want the current dog
>to be stressed with a new
>dog, I don't think she will
>but it worries me.
5|5|yeah they are actually requiring us to bring everyone who lives in the house including our current dog.|Sockrgrl33|kbess@cox.net|18:38:17|05/10/2010|
hopefully it all works out. 6|1|I had 2 Chihuahua crosses for 7 yrs......|maraj|maraj64@hotmail.com|19:27:24|05/10/2010|
It's not really that much different than having 1. Just a couple of minor issues may arise w/more than 1 tho.
Toby (male) was Chihuahua/Pekingese & Missy (female) is Chihuahua/Terrier. I got each one as a puppy. Toby was 8 yrs. old when I got Missy & they got along famously for the 1st 3-4 yrs. Then they began to squabble periodically. When you have 2 or more dogs, 1 will always want to establish its alpha status (the boss over the others) in the "pack" so there can be some squabbling between them, over food, attention, sleeping quarters, etc. Keeping their food & water dishes separate (maybe on opposite sides of the room) from the other's helps reduce squabbles over food. Even if neutered/spayed, it's still possible one may "mark" what he/she thinks is their turf, especially if jealous. The squabbling tho is just instinctive. It's also instinctive for them to be able to sense which one is the weaker/older of the "pack". The main thing is to be sure to give BOTH of them ample love & attention & to be firm & consistent but gentle in letting them know that YOU are the alpha "dog".
Like I said, mine got along great for the 1st few yrs. & except for the occasional spat between them, they continued to get along really well, playing & chasing each other around the house. Sadly, Toby passed away 3 yrs. ago at age 15. For 2 mos. after, Missy was lost w/out him, wouldn't play & kept expecting him to come in the door w/me everytime I came home. :(
I'm thinking of adding another furry family member cuz I think Missy would like the company just as much as I will. ;)
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7|1|No problems for us yet|pinchinpennies|pinchinmypennies@aol.com|21:49:04|05/10/2010|
We just got a puppy a couple of weeks ago. My older dog is going on 8 years old this year and has been the only dog, She is very playful and energetic.
We make sure that when the puppy is being played with the older dog is included so she doesn't feel left out.
We gave the puppy his own food bowl, the older dog will take the cats food in a heartbeat, but has not touched the puppy's food.
She plays with him and even lets him try to play tug of war with her collar :) She seems to be enjoying having him to play with. 8|1|I've asked that question to a couple dog trainers myself...|Sharon|corvettelady@lavabit.com|22:22:57|05/10/2010|
when they were training my Yellow Lab and both said that if you get a male & female dog, usually the female is the dominant one. However, both suggested that if I wanted to get 2 dogs, it's safer to get 2 females. HTH, Sharon:)