what dog shall we get?

Question

Ive already got a staff dog aged 6 years.we feel ready to get another dog my friend has just got a jack russell but ive heard they can be snappy[ ive got a young child]i would like a female as i would like the experience of having a litter of puppies.i wonder what my staff would be like when she has puppies.hes normally ok with other dogs hell have a sniff then carry on with his walk.anyone got a dog thats had puppies how did your other dog react.what small dog is good with kids?

firstly let me get this right,my staffy is castrated im not intending on mating my staff with a small dog im not brain dead i also do have the facilitys to do this im obviously not going to let a litter of pups roam the house.Also iam intending to get this new dog from an animal shelter

Answer 1

Hi
I foster pups and have two large dogs of my own! One a German Shep, female and a Chow male, both have been very good with all the puppies! I have had 30+ pups this year!!
I would strongly suggest you go to a shelter and rescue a pup, they always have lots to choose from and you will feel great knowing you have saved a life. Jack russels and other small breeds to tend to be snappy. Staffys tend to be great parents though can become a little aggressive around the litter as they are very protective of their young.
Spaniels or Daschunds are very good with kids.
Hope that helped. :)

Answer 2

NO NO NO! Do NOT breed your dog, ESPECIALLY with a Stafforshire. Are you oblivious to the amount of homeless dogs there are in the world? You want your kids to "experience the miracle of birth"? Take them to an animal shelter. Dozens of dogs have litters every day. And also, make sure the kids stick around to experience the "Miracle of death" when the shelter has to put down 1/2 the litter because there aren't enough homes in the world for these puppies. There are billions of puppies in the world that need good homes- and you are just making the situation worse by bringing more into the world.

Oh and also.. staffy's and pit bulls, boxers and bulldogs- are the most put down dogs in america.

Answer 3

my fiance has a staffy male and I've got a female greyhound and they get along brill. If we meet them in the street or in the park when we're out for a walk then she will pull on her lead to try to get to him faster and he does the same. I think our dogs feel the same way about each other that we do.
You should know that a litter of puppies is really hard work, my dad used to breed German Shepherds when I was younger so I know what it's like to have pups in the houses and to have to hand feed a pup that the mother rejects, not all dogs make good mothers. So unless you really know what your doing please avoid deliberate breeding, there are enough unwanted pups and dogs out there. And as for your staff, the chances are that he won't like the presence of pups one bit, thats why male dogs are not involved in the care and upbringing of even their own litters.

Answer 4

Firstly, you can NEVER be 100% sure about any dog with children, you only have to look at the current news headlines to know that children should NEVER EVER be left unattended with ANY dogs.
Secondly, King Charles Cavaliers are RENOWNED for being snappy especially with kids.
If your Staff has not been castrated then you would be wise to have him done before thinking about another dog.
Lastly, to even consider having Pups 'just to have the experience' is a poor attitude indeed. Have you got ANY idea how many beautiful healthy dogs are put to sleep each year just because they cant be rehomed? and you want to bring more into the world to end up in shelters just to please yourself?
Please think carefully.

Answer 5

I'll second the poodle. Go for miniature, not toy. They are smart, easy to train, live a long time and don't shed (they have hair instead of fur). I'd stay away from terrier breeds if you already have a Staff. Too big a chance for fights.
If you want to get a dog from a shelter, many have rooms for visiting with the dog. Ask if you can take your staffie in to meet any new dog and see if your dog will get along with it. Please do not breed a shelter dog, and reconsider breeding at all if all you want is to experience birth and puppies. As the shelters show, they are full of dogs, many bred for the wrong reasons (or just left to breed on their own), and statisically, most of those dogs will die.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I love my Yorkie - she is so sweet and such a character. I've had lots of dogs in my life and the two that have been the best are the Yorkie and a dog specially bred - ie a cross German Shepherd/labrador. His name was Jack and he was the most amazing dog ever. So clever - if he wanted to go outside, he'd let himself out, shutting the door behind him. And a star attraction. He loved to dirve and would jump into the sea, bringing the traffic to a half with sight seers. He was so gentle, too. It was a bad day for us when he died.
There is a list of dogs out - made by vets - and the breeds they recommend. This was a few years ago. And top of the list they don't recommend, was a spaniel. I've never understood why, as it is a dog that has always appealed to me, too.

Answer 8

(bangs head on table) why why why are you wanting to start breeding staffy crosses when literally tens of thousands of them end up being put to sleep every year? How will you cope with your dog when he starts getting aggressive as he will if he is used at stud, and how will you stop him mating the female dog on her first season aged only about 6-9 months old given that you mustn't allow her to have a litter until her 3rd season at least or she is 2 years old? Then how are you going to ensure he doesn't kill the puppies or that she doesn't attack him or your child as many female dogs do when they have a litter. They get savage trying to protect the puppies. How will you keep your house from stinking with a litter of puppies each pissing and sh1tting in the house at least 8 times a day each one, treading puppy food all over the place?
Leave dog breeding to those who know what they are doing and have the facilities to do so safely. You cannot just expect your pet dog to mate once, when the time is right, then ignore her the rest of the times she is in season. He won't. Even if you keep them in different parts of the home, he will bark, howl, scrabble at doors, stop eating, trying to get to her. He will become savage with other dogs in his frustration and she will scream and bark and howl trying to get to him.
Don't inflict your selfish desires to "experience a litter of puppies" on 2 dog and their litters of pups as you will ruin all of their lives.
Take a look at some of the links below to see just how many staffy crosses there are in kennels. Most get put to sleep. If you are a genuine dog lover, you won't do it.

Answer 9

Dont get another dog if you already have a staff, they dont socialise well and will possibly fight. If you do insist on having another pet, try a meeting of the 2 dogs first before you make you mind up. Good luck.

Answer 10

Weiner dog mixes are great around kids ... primarily because they can't jump up that high and rarely are able to knock toddlers over. Besides, they look soooo cute dressed up as hot dogs.

Any dog, if properly trained, can be safe around children... but certainly some dogs are mellower than others. If you have a hyper 4 year old boy (or older) a Jack Russell might be a great mix ... they can run around and wear each other out. A lot depends on your child ... age, hobbies, etc.

Please consider adopting/rescuing a mixed breed "mutt" from your local shelter or rescue ... they make wonderful additions to your family .... I speak from experience!!!

Woof!