2007-03-10 11:20:45 · 10 answers · asked by miasophia 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It depends on the dog. They are pack animals. If socialized early as puppies, most dogs like having another dog around. Most breeds like having other dogs in the household, a few breeds though prefer to be the only dog. Our family is often gone at work during the day, so we have always has two dogs in our family so they can keep each other company. A neutered male/spayed female combo seems to get along best.
2007-03-10 11:28:31 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the type of dog you have. We have friends that have 2
dogs. They started out with the one and then got a little one. The big one didn't
take immediately to the little one because it would swat & tease the bigger one. Now they get along really well. A Husky is one that might not appreciate other dogs around as they think they are the 'pack leader' for the family. They choose the male member of the family and tolerate the female in the family. We have friends who had a lovely Husky and that's how I know about that. I hope that you get some good answers on this that will give you what you need to know.Good luck
2007-03-10 11:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by Garnet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs like to have other dogs around them and some dogs just can't stand having another dog in the family it depends on the dogs personality.
2007-03-10 11:23:56 · answer #3 · answered by Ambegurl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the dog. Just like the personality of a human, dogs have different personalities too. Some dogs would love the company of a canine friend, while others prefer to be an only dog.
2007-03-10 11:27:27 · answer #4 · answered by trusport 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My first dog loved being an only dog, but now I have 3 more and he likes having them around when I am gone. Depends on the dog
2007-03-10 11:28:05 · answer #5 · answered by bandit 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the kind of dog. Most dogs enjoy the company of other dogs, but don't need it all the time. Your dog would like a play mate, but as long as you are giving him lots of love and attention, he'll do great!
2007-03-10 11:26:21 · answer #6 · answered by Doodle Mom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dogs love attention, so i would say, they like to be one and only. if you have had a pet for quite some time and then bring in another dog, sometimes there might be a territory problem or a jealous problem, just depends on the situation and the temperment of the dog's.
God bless you and your family.
Saint Bernard Breeder in Indiana since 1977
2007-03-10 14:06:13 · answer #7 · answered by Indiana Colts Fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a dog can be quite happy living with just one family. We only have one dog and he is happy.
2007-03-11 11:27:06 · answer #8 · answered by Lori F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my chihuahua and beagle are best friends and are real close and when one goes somewhere the other has to go i think they enjoy eachother company when no ones home and if the dog is home alone often i thing he or she should have another dog around as a companion and a friend
2007-03-10 11:28:28 · answer #9 · answered by funkychika22 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the dog surf the net.
2007-03-10 13:43:21 · answer #10 · answered by douglas R 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋