Should I get my 6 month old Jack russell another puppy?

Question

As a friend to play with when Im out . He is a bit bossy and thinks he rules the roost (already) so will he try to dominate the other dog and maybe hurt him . How are two JR together ot a Yorkshire terrier? What do you think ? Thanks alot

Answer 1

Sometimes a second dog works out great. I have a one year old Yorkie and decided he needed a play mate for when we were not home. It has been a struggle. The puppy we got (another Yorkie) is very dominate and has taken over all the toys, balls etc. Even when she does not want the toy she takes it and guards it. She has been a nightmare to house train. She is now almost 6 months old and still even though she will potty outside she still has many accidents in the house....many of them just minutes after returning to the house from being outside. She snaps and bosses him more than she plays with him. My sister has two dogs and they get along well but I have not had the most positive experience.

Answer 2

no. If he is already dominant, imagine 2 terriers together , both dominant, and a fight breaks out. Coming home to blood splattered walls and a dead dog isn't funny.
It sounds like you need to conmcentrate on the dog you have and start doing some proper training with him to solve the issues he has now which will only get worse as his hormones kick in.
If you are leaving him alone for long long hours while you are at work, then you should not have got him in the first place.

Answer 3

Well another dog most likely wont help that jack russell calm down or act lest bossy. Puppies can be like that.
You could get another if your up for taking care of two puppies at once and all that training, potty training.

Answer 4

I always think it is a good idea to have two dogs if you are out a lot e.g. work etc. But they are double the responsibility.

I have four dogs running around and it is good, as they do keep each other amused when we are out... however when I leave the house my new puppy tends to whine and this sets off the whole pack so instead of having one dog howling I have 4 who keep spurring each other on!

It is likely he will try to dominate a new dog as it is natural to protect his own environment. Also, if he is not spayed and you get another male dog you may find some marking behaviour in the house and competition between the two of them however this is more likely when a female dog is around.
If you get a puppy it is most likely that you original dog will dominate and the new dog will accept being second in the pack but you will also need to emphasise this in order to keep things peaceful. So you'll need to treat your original dog as top dog... e.g. feed him first... pet him first. If you treat the new dog as favourite then your original may get jealous and there may be more rivalry between them.

I think that it is easier to get another dog if they are both castrated. if you get two males then there will be more dominance in a "whole" male. Or if you get a female then it is safer to get her spayed to avoid pregnancy (if you try and separate a female when she is in season you'll find the male goes mad and does everything he can to get to her!).

It is fair bit of work at first to make sure the two of them get along but once they do, they'll be much happier keeping each other company when you are away.

Answer 5

I REALLY THINK IT DEPENDS ON THE DOG YOU HAVE...IS HE WELL BEHAVED, FULLY TRAINED,ETC......YOU NEED TO MAKE SURE YOU CAN FULLY CONTROL THE DOG YOU HAVE BEFORE EVEN THINKING OF GETTING ANOTHER.........DOGS LEARN FROM EXAMPLE SO ANY BAD HABITS YOUR CURRENT DOG HAS WILL BE PASSED ON TO THE NEW ONE.

JRs HAVE BIG PERSONALITIES AND REALLY DEMAND ATTENTION MORE SO THAN OTHER BREEDS SO THERE COULD BE SOME JEALOUSY BUT AVOID THIS BY CONTINUING TO GIVE IT PLENTY OF ATTENTION AND NOT IGNORE IT WHEN THE CUTE NEW PUPPY ARRIVES.


REGARDING BREED,YOU DONT NECESSARILY HAVE TO GET ANOTHER JACK RUSSELL BUT I WOULD AVOID THE MORE TIMID BREEDS LIKE CAVALIER KING CHARLES.

MALES ARE VERY TERRITORIAL SO KEEP AN EYE ON THEM TOGETHER TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY VICIOUS BEHAVIOUR.

IF YOUR GETTING A FEMALE,I WOULD ADVISE YOU GETTING HER SPAYED UNLESS YOU WANT A HOUSEFUL!!

Answer 6

No best not to get another pup,you should wait at least untill your jr is a year old.jr's living together would be a handful and you could have problems with 2 males so when you do plan to bring a pup in it would be adviceable to get a female and neuter your male jr aswell,neutering could help his bossy temperment as most male un neutered dogs think they rule the roost.Good luck

Answer 7

it would want to be even if it truly is the same gender they're attempting to ascertain out who's Alpha.... I easily have a similar challenge with my rat terrier(2 yrs) and my german shepherd puppy (10 wks 6 dys)both women! Or it would want to be because she change into or is in warmth she would not favor to be afflicted and is amazingly groucey and recommend!

Answer 8

i love Jack Russell's! Yes it should be fine and the sooner the better so he will adjust to it whilst hes young. He probably will be a bit bossy to begin with and will put the new dog in his place but this is natural.. but no way would he hurt the new pup... these dogs have a lot of character, huge personalities and dont like being alone so a partner will be perfect and i think you will get a lot of enjoyment out of watching them deal with each other.. they will be the best of friends soon enough :)

Answer 9

If you are at work all day it is not fair on the animal to be left alone all the time, JR'S need a lot of exercise ,if you can devote your time to them , then yes but otherwise no,

Answer 10

i got a yorkie then 3 weeks later got another to stop him crying when he was alone the 2nd is a ***** 1st a dog so i got them both neutured/spayed but they get on really well together--go for it good luck