I own a cairn terrier, who is going on 1 years old. Me and my family notice shes been a little lonely. We would like to get her a "little friend" if you know what I mean. I would like suggestions on any dogs that would calm her down, keep her company, and make a good life long companion. Please list the dog and the reason why you support your answer. Thank you!
2006-10-08 10:22:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Cairns by nature are hyper!!!
Pugs are excellent lil' dogs. Mellow, yet will be playful when ya' Cairn is in the mood.
Beware of getting a Pug at this present time...Due to popularity...Over breeding!!!
I've owned 2 pugs in the past. Both came from the Humane Society!!! Most Humane Societies have an adjustment period, like 2 weeks (???)...Take the Pug home, see how the interaction goes...Do NOT forget ya' Cairn will try to be dominate in the beginning!!!
Add fact of good gig ya' doing by adopting...Verses buying!!!
2006-10-08 10:36:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, make a visit to a local animal shelter or rescue and find an older dog with a known temperment. Let her pick out a pal. If you get a puppy you have no idea as to what it will turn out like. But a good shelter will help you make the perfect match. Start with Petfinder.com.
2006-10-08 17:25:12 · answer #2 · answered by Em 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Terriers in general suffer from separation anxiety, and another dog may keep her busy, but I doubt it will relax her. Look up dogs that you like and look at the personality traits and get a more relaxed dog - a adult bichon is a smaller dog that has a somewhat relaxed but still playful personality. Good luck!
2006-10-08 17:32:38 · answer #3 · answered by alis_n_1derland 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with Em, adopting a dog is much better than buying one and all different types of breeds have different personalities so by letting oyur dog have a choice it would be like your forcing a friend of her :) I'd also ask your vet b/c they should know your dog and other breeds well enough to make a good suggestion :)
Good luck = ]
2006-10-08 18:57:45 · answer #4 · answered by Christina 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to the local shelter or pound, ask if you can bring her with you to meet some potential housemates.
Make sure both dogs are spayed/neutered. Why do you say she is lonely? They crave human companionship, so try doing more with her.
Good luck
2006-10-08 17:25:39 · answer #5 · answered by libertydogtraining 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We have a 1 year old Lab, recently got her a puppy sized fuzzy squeak toy to keep her from chewing up stuff.
She carries it around , plays with it, cleans it, protects it like it's her own puppy. It never leaves her side and she is much happier.
2006-10-08 17:37:05 · answer #6 · answered by pc_gator 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
u ask an impossible ?. instead why don't u take her to either the pound or a kennel and let her pick out her own companion. good luck.
2006-10-08 17:25:37 · answer #7 · answered by Nora G 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it seems the typical american foxhounds get along very well with other dogs/
2006-10-08 17:56:31 · answer #8 · answered by Justin Park 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
buy her a nice dalmation puppy, male of course
2006-10-08 17:38:08 · answer #9 · answered by acid tongue 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋