PSmitty Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 I still am pessimistic about harmony between dogs After having one dog for a couple of years, then adding a second, and then a year later adding a third, let me tell you, I'll never have a "singleton" again. I now firmly believe dogs are meant to have dog family to hang with. And, I brought the third dog in, knowing that my second is reactive at best/aggressive at worst, with most other dogs. All three are best buds and I think that dogs need that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LJS1993 Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 You're pessimistic about pack animals getting along harmoniously? Dogs evolved from wild canids who are cooperative carnivores that form strong familial ties. Plus, most people on these boards have 2 or more dogs. Some have a reasonable and sane number (like, say, 4)(I don't need to convince myself of anything thankyouverymuch!!) and others have many more than that, and they live together relatively peacefully. I think that's a pretty good representative sample, don't you? RDM I'm mostly pessimistic about female getting along with female. I do believe though, when I am thinking logically and intelligently mind you, that as pack animals they need other canines in their lives. So yes I concur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelb'smum Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Really all you are looking for is a balance in temperament! and everything wil go good (hopefully) but say freckles is a very wound up dog, it wouldn't do you well to get another wound up dog... or if freckles is an attention hog, get a dog that doesn't mind being in the back ground or side kick just keep a balance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LJS1993 Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Really all you are looking for is a balance in temperament! and everything wil go good (hopefully) but say freckles is a very wound up dog, it wouldn't do you well to get another wound up dog... or if freckles is an attention hog, get a dog that doesn't mind being in the back ground or side kick just keep a balance Well I need to meet this "Strawberry" to see what feel I get for her. Freckles is very posessive of me for some reason. She is a very high strung little dog in many ways. Maybe I will see "Strawberry" when I go pick my fiance from work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenalyn Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 I've been led to believe that beyond individual personality clashes which might cause friction even between a male-female pair, simply owning two females of similar age isn't really a definite problem, especially if one or more are spayed. Something to consider, at least! Good luck -Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LJS1993 Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 I've been led to believe that beyond individual personality clashes which might cause friction even between a male-female pair, simply owning two females of similar age isn't really a definite problem, especially if one or more are spayed. Something to consider, at least! Good luck -Jen True, true. So far everyone is giving great advice on this topic. It is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LJS1993 Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Okay guys, to give you an update on this issue we will have Freckles meet "Pumpkin Doodle loo" very soon. In fact they are slated to meet within the next couple of weeks. If all goes well we will be adding her to the pack. For those, including myself, who thought she had some pit in her, we were mistaken. After meeting the dog a couple of days ago I can tell you she is a mutt of all mutts. Furthermore, I have met a little male Aussie that I really like at the shelter also. If Freckles and Pumpkin do not work out, we will be adding him to the pack for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaliC2007 Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 "Pumpkin Doodle loo" is that anything like a Borderdoodle loo? or a Labradoodle loo? Seriously, I hope everything goes well with Pumpkin and Freckles. Or the Aussie and Freckles. What color is the Aussie? Is Freckles part Aussie? Please don't be offended if she isn't (like there is anything about an Aussie that is offensive anyways!) She just looks like she has more of an Aussie stocky body in her pictures. Of course, she could just be like me where the camera puts on about 35 pounds! Looking forward to hearing how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickkers Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Except for my parent's lab, all of my BCs tend to hate labs and Aussies... they LOOOOOOVE my trainers Dobie though. I am in full agreement with the "sniff sniff, care to have some more fun?" type of picking rather than you making the final decision... Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheRuffMuttGang Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Some have a reasonable and sane number (like, say, 4)(I don't need to convince myself of anything thankyouverymuch!!) Or, say, 8... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LJS1993 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Okay guys, to give you an update on this issue we will have Freckles meet "Pumpkin Doodle loo" very soon. In fact they are slated to meet within the next couple of weeks. If all goes well we will be adding her to the pack. For those, including myself, who thought she had some pit in her, we were mistaken. After meeting the dog a couple of days ago I can tell you she is a mutt of all mutts. Furthermore, I have met a little male Aussie that I really like at the shelter also. If Freckles and Pumpkin do not work out, we will be adding him to the pack for sure. Nope she is pure BC. She looks alot more muscular/bigger in the pics. In fact she went to the vet recently for chipping and weighed in at roughly 35lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freckles LaLa Mom Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 We have no idea what pumpkin is. The lady that turned her in told me that she was 'acd/lab/BC/somethingorother X' She looks nothing like any of those and has a coat like a weimie....'cept she's orange, she has airplaney ears, a long skinny tail and skinnyish (like BC) muzzle.... anyway I call her Strawberry...cause she's strawberry blond. And pumpkin cause of the orange. When I talk to her I say HI Pumpkin Doodle! Then the rooster crowed in the background so it became Pumpkin doodle Loo I call her DooLoo also. He didnt mention that if she doesnt like EITHER dog there is an ORANGE MERLE aussie/acd x that I love too. The aussie he found is a tri blue merle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LJS1993 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 We have no idea what pumpkin is. The lady that turned her in told me that she was 'acd/lab/BC/somethingorother X' She looks nothing like any of those and has a coat like a weimie....'cept she's orange, she has airplaney ears, a long skinny tail and skinnyish (like BC) muzzle.... anyway I call her Strawberry...cause she's strawberry blond. And pumpkin cause of the orange. When I talk to her I say HI Pumpkin Doodle! Then the rooster crowed in the background so it became Pumpkin doodle Loo I call her DooLoo also. He didnt mention that if she doesnt like EITHER dog there is an ORANGE MERLE aussie/acd x that I love too. The aussie he found is a tri blue merle Great now she wants a cattle dog!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freckles LaLa Mom Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 I call the ausshepCD X 'Sunshine' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LJS1993 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 I call the ausshepCD X 'Sunshine' See guys, she is like one of those kids who falls in love and names the dogs before they are even home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freckles LaLa Mom Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 So...I SHOULDNT tell them that you helped name Tucker...the aussie...right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 So...I SHOULDNT tell them that you helped name Tucker...the aussie...right? Oh this is better then soap opera,, "And stay tuned, next week on AS THE TAIL WAGS,,, The meeting is set up, it's a Blind Date of sorts,, Will Freckles Wag First??? Who will be first to share a squeaky? Will Strawberry be accepted? OR Does Tucker have the magic potion to turn the tables? " Can't wait for the next chapter,,, Pia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freckles LaLa Mom Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 dup.post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freckles LaLa Mom Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 LMAO!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LJS1993 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Oh this is better then soap opera,,"And stay tuned, next week on AS THE TAIL WAGS,,, The meeting is set up, it's a Blind Date of sorts,, Will Freckles Wag First??? Who will be first to share a squeaky? Will Strawberry be accepted? OR Does Tucker have the magic potion to turn the tables? " Can't wait for the next chapter,,, Pia I think "Tucker" as he has been named definately has the right magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freckles LaLa Mom Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 I think Dooloo or SD (Sunshinedrop) have it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosefarm Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 I see a 4 dog future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LJS1993 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 I see a 4 dog future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 I think Dooloo or SD (Sunshinedrop) have it too OH PERFECT! Just when you think you know the next episode, AHHA! a new character STEALS the SHOW I wait with Baited (Puppy dog ) breath,,,,, Pia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LJS1993 Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 OH PERFECT! Just when you think you know the next episode, AHHA! a new character STEALS the SHOW I wait with Baited (Puppy dog ) breath,,,,, Pia Only God knows what other dog we will end up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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