well I have a dog who is 4 yrs old and well he is a sheltie and I have always wanted a dachshund so I was thinking if i should get a 4 yr old one plz help
2007-07-03 13:09:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
i think i found my match I got on my towns local shelter and found millions of dogs but I found one i like
2007-07-03 13:41:54 · update #1
I dont think getting a dog the same age would make a difference, but i think a puppy may aggitate your older dog, so anything over 2 maybe. Enjoy your new pet!
2007-07-03 13:13:46 · answer #1 · answered by *Q-T Girl* 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Age doesn't really matter to dogs. In my experience, neither does gender. My shelties all accept most any dog that comes into rescue as one of the family. Funny thing is, the only one that any of them out and out rejected is the one who later attempted to tear my arm off. Dachsies are a blast, and a whole different personality than shelties. Had one when I was a kid, and actually, I'm considering giving in to my family's begging for a dachshund. I can suggest having the dogs meet on neutral ground, like at the shelter, but away from the new dog's kennel. If they get along well, all tails wagging and play bows, then you have it made. If not, you'll have to decide if they are too unhappy with each other to work things out or not. I'll be hoping it goes well and you bring home the shelter pup soon!
2007-07-04 09:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local humane society or animal shelter, and get a dog there. You will be literally saving its life. Unless you're looking to be a dog breeder, I think that a pedigreed dog is not necessary. Many breeders accept certain defects in order to get the perfect shape or look. That's why so many breeds have problems with displasia, early blindness, arthritis, short lifespans, and more. These almost always have a genetic basis. Mixed breeds are less likely to have these problems, because they aren't as likely to have these recessive traits reinforced by inbreeding.
And I would think about getting a younger dog, or even a puppy. You can train it before it has had a chance to acquire bad habits, and the current dog will not feel threatened like it might if another adult dog came into the house.
2007-07-03 20:22:00 · answer #3 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well.. Is your current dog well behaved?? Housetrained and socialized well around people and other dogs?
I would get a female and is at least a couple of years younger. Still young enough to easily fit into a new situation with another dog, but old enough that she is over the puppy stuff and you don't have to worry about them playing too rough.
2007-07-03 20:20:32 · answer #4 · answered by DP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
test the water first. Only get a pup if the sheltie is gonna be good with it, 4 yrs isnt so old as long as your sheltie will accept it.
2007-07-03 20:18:29 · answer #5 · answered by flwr5233 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should get a puppy. Sometimes older dogs will tolerate a puppy before they would another adult dog and you could have a risk of the dogs not liking each other and fighting.
2007-07-03 20:22:05 · answer #6 · answered by GARY M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to. It should depend on if you have enough space money and time for the puppy. But I think if you really want it and you are going to take care of it then i think YES!!
2007-07-03 20:18:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you should get a pup or yearling..... will work out better in the social aspect of your pack..
2007-07-03 20:15:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
y not? first of all, how r we supposed to know? u gave us no pros or cons, no cercumstances....
2007-07-03 20:13:32 · answer #9 · answered by p.s. - i love you 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
www.petfinder.com! :) Good Luck
2007-07-03 20:14:05 · answer #10 · answered by CHELIFAN24 THE CUP IS HOME!!!!!! 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋