I have a 4 year old black male labrador, and I want to adopt another adult male lab. Will they gat a long together if I do. The dog I have currently, is about 4 years old, male, black, and we found him as a starved stray on the side of the road. So I picked him up, got him some meat on him, and he has been my dog ever since. He knows sit, lay down, and jump. He is good with kids for all ages, and he chases cats and chickens. Would I be able to get another dog, with him?
PREFERRABLY a lab or siberian husky. mmm..what the heck, male or female...
2007-03-27 11:16:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
If it is 2 male dogs,make sure they are fixed.Males are aggressive to each other if they are not.Most fixed labs get along well.I have 3. 2 males and 1 female and I do not have any problems.
2007-03-27 13:37:17 · answer #1 · answered by Dixie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had a 1 yr old Lab before getting a second dog, a female Siberian Husky. It's the best move we've made as they're best friends now. I am not sure how adding a male to the house instead of a female would work though. Just beware that the first few days can be a rough "feeling out" period for the 2, no matter the sex.
2007-03-27 18:24:56 · answer #2 · answered by bsomoney 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
More than likly yes, but first once you find another dog whom you are thinking of adopting, have the two of them meet each other on nutral ground (not either of the two dogs current home) as this will help with the first meeting. Also how is your dog around other dogs? I have three dogs and have never had a problem with all (there have been many) the different dogs I have had.
2007-03-27 18:30:11 · answer #3 · answered by rottie_mama1969 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to adopt, see if the shelter or rescue or whoever you are dealing with in regards to the new dog will let you have a "meet and greet". Let the 2 dogs meet on neutral territory. Both on leash so you have control. Preferably on opposite sides of a fence. And then slowly let them interacted up close and personal. This is protocol at the shelter where I work.
2007-03-27 18:29:20 · answer #4 · answered by tat2dbeagle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on how you dog is with other dogs. Is he neutered? That always helps. I have a great dane that was 5 when i introduced him to a 2 pound (at the time) female bichon and then 6 years when i introduced him to my pomi-bichon mix which is also a male. They all get along great. They are all fixed.
I think it just depends on your current dogs disposition.
2007-03-27 18:39:05 · answer #5 · answered by Completely Puzzled 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately u r asking the wrong person. the only person who can tell u if he will get along with another dog is him. u need to introduce him to some dogs. maybe dog sit for a friend and see how he gets along with other dogs. if u do decide to get another dog, take him with u to the shelter to pick out the dog. and then take him for the next few days to get acquainted with the dog and maybe even become friends
2007-03-27 18:21:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably they would get along. Just don't replace him with the other dog. Give them each eaqual love. You probably shouldent buy 2 males and 1 female...it's riskey!!
I love dogs so much!!!!! I have 5, three mini dachshounds (hot dogs), one west highlang terrier, and one jack russel.
2007-03-27 18:32:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes adult dogs can meet and co-exist but it is better to get a puppy if plan on adding him to the household.
That way the pack order is easier to handle.
2007-03-27 18:27:05 · answer #8 · answered by Mr realistic...believer in truth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is he fixed that will make a big deference and is he socialized with other dogs
2007-03-28 02:31:38 · answer #9 · answered by Waylon V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hit or miss, for the most part probably yes, although first week might be ruff! (lol)
2007-03-27 18:23:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋