Male rottweiler and male doberman.Will it work?

[TrishB]

Originally posted by nick teifke
We tried the male puppy/older male thing, and it wasnt too pretty. The older male was very upset about the puppy being around and later had very major mood swings. I
I dont know how it would have turned out though, because our older male was later pts. Im sure they would have had to have been seperated at all times. I wouldnt have two males in one house under any circumstance. Course, I think people with more than two dogs in the house are nuts :) Been there, done that, never doin' it again!

And sadly, the additional stress of the male puppy may have been a contributing factor to his illness. :( I think it takes a very special male to accept another male of any age into the home.

Getting another dog of the same sex is a tricky subject. Unless you're ready to have an entire lifetime of seperating animals in your household, 24/7 - I wouldn't recommend it.

[pulse]

After looking on the internet at all the perfectly good adult dogs waiting for homes I don't think I'll ever get another puppy. Besides when you rescue an adult dog from a shelter they are usually house broken,somewhat trained,very appreciative for being rescued and alot cheaper than a purebred puppy. Also you get the added benefit of feeling good about it. Puppies are great but alot of work.

[Judi W]

Actually, bringing in a adult of the opposite sex is just fine, as is bringing in a pup of the opposite sex. The problem arises when you have the same sex in the same age grouping so that they are competing for the same position.

It is naive to believe that shelter dogs come housebroken and trained. Many are there because they have neither and became troublesome and were hence abandoned. You are mistaking dogs that have been through a responsible foster program with a knowlegeable rescue organization with shelter dogs. You must be realistic and objective about any dog you are bringing into your family as that is only fair to the dog. Yes, there are gems in the shelters and many in rescue but do not automatically assume they come "ready to go".

I don't recall why you wanted a second dog at this time. Personally, I recommend that someone show me they have successfully raised to full adulthood a good dog before taking on another regardless of origin or age. Raising a good dog takes time and work and much knowlege is gained in the process which future dogs benefit from. The idea is not just to have multiple dogs in the home, but to have successful full lives for each and every dog in the home.

[JD102175]

Originally posted by Judi W

It is naive to believe that shelter dogs come housebroken and trained.

Brodie in a nutshell when we first got him. No training, except he was starting to learn "sit" thanks to the A.C. officer. And not housebroken, the crate DEFINATELY help with that, we just had to watch him like a hawk when he was out of it and even then he managed to have a few accidents in the house.


Jaime

[TrishB]

Originally posted by Judi W
The idea is not just to have multiple dogs in the home, but to have successful full lives for each and every dog in the home.

Beautifully said! :D

[pulse]

Originally posted by Judi W


It is naive to believe that shelter dogs come housebroken and trained.

I don't recall why you wanted a second dog at this time. Personally, I recommend that someone show me they have successfully raised to full adulthood a good dog before taking on another regardless of origin or age. Raising a good dog takes time and work and much knowlege is gained in the process which future dogs benefit from. The idea is not just to have multiple dogs in the home, but to have successful full lives for each and every dog in the home.

Like I said,they are USUALLY housebroken and SOMEWHAT trained.If you had read the first post you would have seen that I wanted a second dog because my Rottweiler,who I got from a shelter and was housebroken,died from cancer. I am not interested in collecting dogs as a hobby. I am looking for a second dog only as a pet and a companion for my male. Also I have had my Doberman since he was 10 weeks old. He is now over 8 years old,so I guess you could say I have successfully raised him to full adulthood.

[Judi W]

Oh, for heavens sakes, my mistake. Somehow I was under the mistaken impression that the Dobe was a youngster!

[burnproof]

I have a similar question. We have recently rescued (3 months ago, she is now 5 months) a female rottie, who's demeanor is excellent. She is very well behaved and loves the company of other dogs, both sexes. We are thinking about rescuing an adult rottie in the next couple months, but are not sure of which sex to get. Would a female be a bad choice? Or is it acceptable because our Riley is so young?

[LavenderRott]

Burnproof

It depends largely on the temperment of the individual dogs involved. The general rule of them is that you are better off with dogs of the opposite sex.

Like I said though, it depends largely on the individual dogs involved.

[Carina43]

Burnproof....
it would be best to adopt a male dog. As stated by others; it is certainly possible to have same sex dogs living harmoniously together - I've done it. I (as stated) also have two males who acn not EVER be in the same room together. Trust me, you do not want this.

Your pup is very young, just a puppy. You CAN NOT predict how she will be around another bitch when she is older. Plus you can not predict how another bitch would be as she settles in and gains confidence. Age has little to do with it - as stated, it depends on the individual dog, but none of us has a crystal ball...

It is a big gamble; and one I personally would not take. ((Thank you))) for considering rescue. But get a boy! :)