My dog gets lonely when he is at home alone. We have found that when he is home alone he does not eat or drink. He just lays around. We are considering getting another dog to keep him company but... He is a basset/ lab mix and very mellow. What kind of dog can we get that will have the same type of personality as him?
2006-06-26 06:45:04 · 10 answers · asked by jd77 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
oh my don't do that....i thought that about my pit bull puppy...he needed a friend....then i ended up with two puppies tearing the house up. um....all dogs are different.....and i swear i've seen it with friends dogs...and other dogs i have owned...there is always a trouble maker...had two chow mixes....we kept them baby-gated in the kitchen while we were gone...one was a climber...he would climb the gate...get on the other side...pull the gate on the bottom, and let the other out...(no joke..i was leaving for work one morning, and forgot something...when i went back..i could see them through the sliding glass door.)...they would torment the cat...tear up the house...and their favorite thing was toilet paper....it would be strung from one end of aparment to other....then Riley (the climber) would climb back over when he heard the keys in the door, and Max would get all the blame. It broke my hear to give them up...but after eating holes in the wall, tearing the vinyl up off the floor, and devouring a dining room table...i felt that an apartment was to small for the two of them, and found a good home for them on a farm near where my grandmother lives....they got to run around outside all day, and chase cows.
2006-06-26 06:58:11 · answer #1 · answered by JenniT 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I have two basset hounds and they get along very well. I think any mild-mannered breed would be good.
If I'm gone to work and no one is going to be hope, I always leave the TV on for some noise and also a light. I also leave some old clothes on the bed/couch for them to lay on. They love that.
I hope you get your dog a friend soon. Try an animal shelter. They have dogs there looking for a friend, too.
2006-06-26 07:09:42 · answer #2 · answered by S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I highly recommend the same breed as most compatible. I've had two dogs for the last 30 years and it's highly successful. They keep each other company. Mine are generally at least 2 years apart in age...the older trains the younger...and the older is not too old and too tired to deal with the excitement and activity level of a pup. Good Luck.
2006-06-26 06:49:42 · answer #3 · answered by J Somethingorother 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could get the same breed. or like the same mix. or you could plain ol just get a basset. get any dog about his size, and in the beginnig, be cautious when meeting them. it might take some time for them to get used to eachother, but once they know eachother, they'll be great.
and your dog is probably mellow because he is lonely all the time. once he gets a friend, he shud be all happy. GOOD LUCK! go to the site below for more informaiotn on dogs. and their breeds. may help.
2006-06-26 06:55:55 · answer #4 · answered by MiKKi ~:B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm... I would say another lab myself. You know, of course, of all of the complications of bringing home another puppy or dog, so just keep all of that in mind. Find a breeder or shelter who knows their dogs on a very personal level and tell them what you are looking for. They should be able to guide you along and match you up with the right dog.
Good luck to you!
2006-06-26 06:50:19 · answer #5 · answered by doldaggabuzzbuzz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look into the rescue organizations. This will offer you advantages in several ways. Let me explain my story first.
We wanted a smallish dog that would be fairly quiet. We went to several local rescue adoptions and didn't really meet any "perfect" dogs for us, until we met Buddy beagle.
Immediately, we liked him. He was too skinny, quiet in a room full of barking dogs, and scared of people. He needed care and love, that was obvious.
After watching "The Dog Whisperer" we knew a dog's real personality would come out more on a walk. We got a leash from the adoption folks and took Buddy out back behind the pet store (as we'd done for many other dogs we checked out.) Once outside, away from the other dogs and people, Buddy perked right up. He walked without pulling, was quiet, and had a cool energy about him. He didn't resist any direction we chose to walk, and was really good about being on the leash. This sealed the deal for us, so we brought him home.
He took to us immediately, but began having separation anxiety (barking when we left). It was the first time we'd hear him bark...
We knew he was getting bored at home alone. He'd play with all the toys we'd gotten him. He'd sleep to his heart's content...but he was still bored while we were at work all day. We began discussing a second dog to keep Buddy company while we were gone.
We looked to the beagle rescue sites online, wanting some of the same traits in our second dog as we'd found in our first. Buddy was a very sweet, quiet, cuddly beagle who loved to play, but knew when playtime was over. He housetrained very quickly (he must have been trained by a previous owner) and was an all-around great dog for us. He has one quirk- he doesn't like strange people for awhile. He'll get to know them and be fine with them, but he will avoid meeting new folks- especially men, and most especially kids.
We searched the beagle rescue sites and found several potential candidates, and after further inquiry, one dog rose to the top of the list- Jinx!
Jinx is also a beagle, and we were told he was quiet, cuddly, and very sweet. He got along with other dogs and people. He was overweight and needed a home. We had to have him.
We now have two very sweet beagles who get along famously and keep each other busy all day. They wrestle, play chase, and sleep when they're not on squirrel patrol. When we get home, they're so happy to see us.
We walk them 3 times a day- Once when we wake up, once when we get home from work, and once before we go to bed. They've adjusted to this firm schedule and are compatible with it.
The bottom line here is my advice to get a similar breed/size of dog so your food, medical (flea meds etc.) and walking/yard schedules will be compatible. Dogs of similar breed, age, and size will probably have similar appetites, energy levels, and other preferences that will make caring for both of them easier. They will become very close and you should prepare to treat them as a pair instead of as individuals. Have two of everything- just like kids.
It can work just fine if you're willing to do the research and find a dog with the same characteristics as the one you've got. As a bonus (in our case), Jinx LOVES meeting new people, and when Buddy sees him having fun and getting all the attention, he comes out of his shell and is more social. The two dogs will help each other learn, and both will have better lives because of it.
Good Luck!
2006-06-26 07:43:57 · answer #6 · answered by wrdsmth495 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One with the same mix would be good or maybe just a basset. My sister-in-law has one and she is such a sweetheart, very laid back and thinks she is a lapdog.
2006-06-26 06:48:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why dont you be his friend or mybe the poor dog is scared of your ugly face.lol
2006-06-26 07:18:45 · answer #8 · answered by sofiaz@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a st bernard
2006-06-26 07:42:53 · answer #9 · answered by sarahgirlxd56 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please read my last posted question. that could work out perfectly for you.
2006-06-26 07:23:55 · answer #10 · answered by honeybun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋