We have a beautifully good natured Staffy who was rescued 18 months ago. We have been told they do not socialise with other dogs but I have heard of several, living together We would like to rescue another dog and find a friend for Holly. Someone is at home all day, every day so no problem there, but what is best breed?, or should we take her to Rescue centre and see what they say?
2007-03-19 11:36:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It really bug's me when people say they don't socialise with other dog's ,this is a nonsense I own two Staffie bitches who have lived together in harmony for 8 years and love the company of other dog's . You sound responsible people so I don't see a problem in getting another dog ,trust me Holly would appreciate a brother or sister to grow up with .As for a breed I dont think it matters it more the temperament of the actual dog not what type it is.
2007-03-19 11:46:51 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most terrier breeds need to be socialised with other dogs when they are pups, or the scrap when adults. If you take your dog to a rescue centre and let her play with some friendly dogs you can get an idea of how she will react to company. If she seems a bit off, and doesn't like you fussing them, you're in for trouble!
As for breed I'd go for something robust that can play with her, and that is likely to live for about the same length of time. Also, you'll be less likely to have fights if you pick a lower ranking male. Two females can have fierce fights over who's boss.
2007-03-19 11:46:52 · answer #2 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm hoping you will have the skill to cajole your pal to spay her dogs... for sure, the dogs is a lot too youthful now. besides the fact that if it does no longer matter if the dogs replace into sufficiently old; breeding a puppy dogs is scumbag BYB b.s. How is she no longer a BYB?? Is she pretty skilled? Does she have a community of qualified, skilled breeding mentors? Has she traced her dogs's line lower back a minimum of four generations? Has she had her dogs genetically screened and authorized? Has she shown her dogs in interest or opposition? Is she breeding to added the advantageous features of the breed? No? What a marvel... this is observed as a yucky BYB. No greater effective than a puppy mill or puppy keep. each and every person dogs fanatics must be working at the same time to supply up the cycle of irresponsible breeding. each and every clutter makes a difference. The vet isn't being biased; he's being to blame. this is thoroughly infantile, ridiculous, and ignorant to brush off something you do no longer desire to take heed to as "biased." Your pal desires to make a journey right down to her interior of sight look after to work out what number canines (exceedingly bully breeds) are being euthanized...
2016-10-19 02:51:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi good for you rescuing a Stafford i would suggest a Jack Russel type dog as they are fast and active and will keep the Staff on its toes. I have a Stafford that mixes with a cat in fact they are great friends and sleep together in the same basket.
You will know the temprament of your own dog so apply common sense and i am sure they will be fine together
2007-03-19 11:42:37 · answer #4 · answered by Mack J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the rescue centre and let her meet some of the other dogs - she will probably pick a friend for herself
2007-03-19 11:40:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it more depends on an idividual dog then what the breed is. I would go to the rescue center and see what dogs are there and let him socialize with different ones to see how he does.
2007-03-19 11:56:10 · answer #6 · answered by freedove06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can be iffy with other dogs. My female Staffy is OK with male dogs but doesn't like un-spayed girl dogs (she's been spayed). If you go to a rehoming centre take your dog with you and you'll know straight away if they're going to get on.
2007-03-19 13:12:10 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ Divine ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a staffy once from a rescue, and months later we got a rescue border collie and they got on fine
2007-03-19 11:40:55 · answer #8 · answered by friendofb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe staffi's get along well with other dogs, mine does! Not to say all will, so take him to meet the perspective new friend beforehand!
2007-03-19 11:56:43 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa T (Stop BSL) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We adopted a pit mix and a year later we got a whippet mix (like a mid-sized greyhound). Both have mutt in them so that's a factor but they've gotten along fine for 8 years.
2007-03-19 11:39:32 · answer #10 · answered by christine_ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋