I have a question about raising a male w/another male...

[scoop70]

Hello, and I have a question about raising 2 males. I've already partly asked this question before, but, If a pup is raised with an adult male, in my case, I have a Lab and will be getting a Rott, is it likely that the males will get into a fight? (the rott will probably be getting fixed, and the Lab already is) I have already asked this question, but knowing that I have never owned a rott, I want to make sure. By the way, where is leahjean? I haven't seen her on here in a while, ust asking, if anyone knows.

[Gryphon]

I have two males and never had a problem with them. We got Gryphon the Rott as a pup when Cliff the Anotolian Shepherd was about 4 years old. Cliff is fixed and Gryph is not. Three years later and still no problems. (the only exception was that Cliff did not like the idea of having a puppy around at first, but he got used to it pretty quickly.)

[Leahjean]

Hey Scoop,how have you been friend,I'm still here ,reading more than posting lately,Only my opinion but I think males want to be boss and will fight to become one,even when I found that Rottie several Months ago and brought him home until I could find his owner,he wanted to fight with Baron and Baron was younger,but didn't back down,I've had litter Mates both male and they fought terribly,no one wanted to let go, had to throw cold water on them!!Thruthfully it depends on the dogs individual personality, but If it were me , I would feel better getting a female with a male,did you get another Lab,since your Mom's died??? What's his name???? Have you picked out a name for the Rottie, boy or girl yet??? Hope you get what you want soon, :)

[scoop70]

Hi. No, my mom hasn't gotten another Lab, and I guess i'm not sure wether we will get a male or female rott... but if we do it will be sometime this summer or after. I'm not sure about getting another male because, when my mom's dog was alive, when we brought the other lab pup in, they did get into fights, but after a while, they didn't anymore. So I don't know if that's what will happen here or what. I don't know because, never having a rott, I can't compare personality to the lab that died, because he was pretty protective, demanding, and didn't tolerate what he wasn't comfortable with. Is that close to a rott's?

On the other hand, the lab I have not is pretty mellow, and it is not too likely that he would get into fights very often (fixed), and, if the rott is fixed (saying it's a male) would that lessen the chances of fighting for dominance? Thanks.

[scoop70]

Oh, and I forgot to tell you the name.

I think I said that it was probably going to be "Duke" If male, if female, I'm not sure yet.

[German Vanegas]

Depending on the individual dog (temperament, dominance, and aggression), usually two males do not get along together. Normally, one dog will try to dominate the other one. In your case, it is obvious that the older dog will dominate the Rottie puppy, with obvious negative consequences in the development of that pup. I don't recommend it.

[Goose's Guardian]

Originally posted by scoop70:
<STRONG> I think I said that it was probably going to be "Duke" If male, </STRONG>

PLEEEASE reconsider! That poor boy doesn't want to be associated with the Blue Devils his entire life! :D

GO TARHEELS!!!

[RottnKid1]

Hi Scoop,

I have 4 males and 4 females, all house dogs, of course. Each dog knows its status within the pack and I have no problems.