I have a female Dachshund named Heidi. I know Dachshunds are possessive, jealous, and territorial dogs by nature, but a neighbor recently told me that her daughter is getting rid of her Dachshund female. I know this daughter is just not an animal person and doesn't really care for the well being of the dog. I wouldn't want her to take the dog to the pound because I know they euthanise around here because they're running out of room. I was thinking of adopting her, but I'm afraid she and Heidi won't get along very well. They are both around a year old. Would it be safe to adopt another female dog when Heidi is already the princess of the house?
2006-11-03 09:51:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Every dog is different, and there is no clear cut answer here. Some individual dogs will defy their breed while others exemplify it.
It is admirable of you to take interest in the dog who will be displaced. You sound like someone with a warm-heart! Sometimes though, from the dog's perspective who is being moved in on, the addition of another dog can be highly disruptive (for the dog and you).
Has your dachshund been socialized at all?
Even a well-socialized dog out of the house can be territorial and aggressive toward other dogs when they're in their own space. It is her house and you are her people as far as she's concerned. Whether she's able to share and is comfortable with a pecking order is the issue.
If it were me I'd muzzle her just to be safe, and then bring the other girl over for a play date to feel it out, under extremely close supervision. Before the other dog comes over though, make sure and put away all food and toys temporarily as these can be triggers for possessive aggression.
There are Dachshund Rescues most likely in your state as well. These are really great organizations. If you are concerned for her well-being but not able to take her in, maybe try fostering her for a small time while the Rescue finds her a breed-specific home where the pet-owners have been screened and approved for adoption.
Good luck!
2006-11-03 10:08:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends. How does Heidi react to other dogs? I had a male dachshund named Brandy who loved other dogs. Whenever a person walked by with a dog or if a stray dog was in our yard he would go crazy and run to the door to go out and play with it. Then I had a female named Ginger who was frightened of all other animals. If another dog got too close she would growl, show teeth and snap at it. I put my Guinea pig on the couch with her. When he got too close to her she started showing her teeth. Even if they don't get along at first, dogs usually adjust pretty quickly. They should get along or at least tolerate each other after awhile.
2006-11-04 07:50:33 · answer #2 · answered by DawnDavenport 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nibbles and bits were around that age when we brought a puppy home.
Nibbles and bits are two Dachshund females and we were afraid by how they would react when we brought a Black Lab Puppy home.
At first, they opposed not willing to take the new dog in. NIbbles would run past Zoey, (the lab) bitting her. I was afraid something was going to happen to Zoey but after a week Nibbles and Bits took her in. She now sleeps in there bed, and they just lay on top of her.
Also, we have a Dachshund mix female at my dad's house and she is the "Ruler" of our house. She is spoiled ROTTON by my dad. We brought a dog in and Ginger tried to be bigger than it, and be tougher and show the dog who was boss. Your dog, Heidi may do that but I think if you will wait they should get alone.
So please, give it a shot!
Good Luck!
2006-11-03 10:13:21 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES YES YES!!! Oh my goodness! I was wondering whether or not to get another female doxie again.. I had brought one home (who later died of parvo because I got her from a bad breeder) but my Lucy was sooo mean to her!! I thought she wanted to bite her so when Ethel died I decided not to get another one but thought twice when I took Lucy to my mom's house so she can babysit while I took my little sister to a Halloween carnival (my mom has a female beagle named Maddison)... OMG Lucy and Maddison took a while sniffing each other so I was worried it wouldn't work out but by the time I left to the carnival they were running and playing like crazy!! My mom even brought out the camera and said she had never seen Maddison run so fast! They played the entire 4 hours we were gone and when I went back to get Lucy to go home she was sooo exhausted!! She had the time of her life! Poor thing she didn't want to go. So now we decided to get another one so she can play with... I think it is a great idea. Your dog is still young so she should be active. Another dog will keep her company while you are at work and will keep her from becoming overweight. Good luck!
2006-11-03 10:35:51 · answer #4 · answered by Lizettev 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
should be fine. i have a male 6 mth old dach, and he isn't a bad dog. he is very protective, but has never growled or bitten anyone. you need to start training them young (1 yr is ok), how does Heidi act around people? if she bites, that's not good. dachs are usually very good with each other. i know someone who has two, and they are fine together. if you are going to have kids around, u don't want Heidi to bite them if you show the kids attention. that's what we're teaching our dach, to deal with other people and animals. all they want to do is make friends.
2006-11-03 10:09:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should have them meet ahead of time but if that does not work get either a shelter dog because they usually are extremely smart and calm or an English bulldog i have 2 bulldogs and a dachshund bulldogs just are sweet all around great human and dog companions
2006-11-03 10:03:06 · answer #6 · answered by Lindsey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DOGS SEEM TO MOVE AROUND MORE WHEN THERE IS MORE THAN 1 DOG. MY NEIGHBORS HAVE 4 DACHSHUNDS, 3 MALES, 1 FEMALE. THEY ALL GET ALONG. THEY GOT THEM AT DIFFERENT TIMES.
2006-11-03 10:07:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can always try it out! Give it a go, if you don't you'll never know! The worst case scenario would be that it didn't work out and she had to go to the pound. Wouldn't you feel better if you at least attempted to try? I thank you for considering to keep this pet out of the shelters.
2006-11-03 09:57:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Before you take the dog full-time, bring the dog around yours to see how'll they'll interact. Good luck!
2006-11-03 10:48:31 · answer #9 · answered by Steph L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a dapple daschund and honestly, i don't know how they do with other daschunds. if you get this dog and it doesn't work out, id be more than happy to take the dog
2006-11-03 15:11:31 · answer #10 · answered by juicyfruitishandsome 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋