how does it feel to own more then 1 dog?

Question

i own a pomeranian and i am looking into a german shepherd puppy. the pomer is about 4 years old almost 5 but do you think tehy would get along? and is it too complicated to own more then one dog in the house? thanks

Answer 1

Two dogs is twice as much fun as one dog.
Three dogs is three times as much fun as one dog.
Four dogs .......

You get my drift?

As long as you can afford the food and the veterinary bills it's okay. Just remember, when they get old, the vet bills could cost an arm and a leg. (usually yours!)

Answer 2

I own 4 beautiful Miniature Pinschers and I say that it is great. If you don't want a dog to keep you on the go, them a Miniature Pinscher is not for you. I have 2 adults and 2 puppies. My adult male is very hyper and so are the puppies, but that's nothing a little playing and walking can't cure.
As far as owning more than one, it is a bit more financially, but more to love and more love for you. It just takes plenty of patience and several walks a day, plus alot of playing in between. I enjoy all the attention I receive from my fur family. They are my best friends and loyal companions. There is always something new to do no matter what day it is.

Answer 3

It can be more challenging owning more than one dog, especially when there is a very large size difference. Plus there is more upkeep expense, veterinary care expense, and more waste to pick up. Plus, two dogs tend to get into more trouble. They are also twice the fun. Watching them play together, teaching them to do tricks together, and knowing they will keep each other company when you're at work.

I 've had up to 3 dogs at once. Sometimes it is more difficult to have more than one, especially if you have a busy life. It depends on the personality of each dog. My boxer was 2 when I got the Whippet. Two years later I added the Ibizan. I think the Boxer resented the Whippet coming into her life as she was an attention hog. She wouldn't play with him, no matter how hard he tried to get her to. When the Ibizan came, she was fine with him. I guess she realized she was still Alpha B****(next to me, that is) and nothing would change that. The Whippet was a little grumpy about it at first, but then he realized he could play with him. I found the Ibizan modeling his behaviors after the two older dogs. Each had very different personalities but they all got along (all but the Ibizan were altered as he was a show dog.) I think adding them a couple of years apart helped. Adding opposite sex with he second dog helped and so did neutering.

Plus, allowing them to set the pecking order on their own is a must, no matter what you feel is fair. Dogs don't do fair/unfair. They understand rank of strength. Jennifer allowed the boys to get away with a lot until they got too rowdy. Then she would get in there, set them straight, and all would be good. I only saw her rank starting to fall shortly before her death. Even then it was only small things, nothing major. It broke my heart to see but I knew it was nothing personal.

I now only have the Ibizan and he just turned 11, so it won't be too much longer until I have none. I can't wait until I am in the position to have more dogs. Maybe it will be before he dies. I loved having multiple dogs, even though it was more work.

Answer 4

They should get along fine if they're introduced properly. The thing to keep in mind is that the dogs have to work out who is in charge and there will be some growling and snapping over things and places. Don't scold them, and don't baby the underdog. It only causes resentment. Dogs don't have the ego we do, and it doesn't phase them in the least to be "picked on" or "bossed".
We have had at one time up to nine dogs (one of the five adults had four pups) and they got along great once they understood the old chow ate first.
At this point in time, I own two dogs (one is 12, the other 4) and they worked out their arrangements in a week.

Answer 5

I have 7 dogs of my own and one I am dog sitting. Having several dogs at one time can be overwhelming, but just having two would be ideal. Dogs are social animals and they need the companionship when your are gone to work. My only subjection would be to get a dog that is going to be around the same size when full grown. Your Pom is getting older, and a shepherd puppy can be a little ruff, even when it doesn't mean to be. Hope this helps. P.S. there are lots of Poms out there that need to be rescued. All of mine are rescued except one.

Answer 6

I've had as many as 9 dogs (all in the house--ya, crazy, I know!!) at one time. You just have to be well organized. Set the tone from the beginning on acceptable behavior so things don't get out of hand. Have a routine. Be able to spend time with each dog, otherwise it can become like a boarding kennel! I currently have 5 and they're great. :)

Answer 7

I have 2 dogs currently, I also foster dogs occasionally. I LOVE having more than one dog in my house. I have an english bulldog, and a Komondor puppy. The Kom pup is already over 100lbs and initially wanted to play CONSTANTLY with my older bulldog, he learned that he had better luck going to myself or my fiance for play time than the bulldog. When I bring in a foster dog, as long as the dog initially gets along with other dogs, there is a few days adjustment, but really having the 3rd or even 3rd and 4th dog occasionally is no big deal. After 2 it's pretty easy to fit in one more. I also bring my dog to my parents house to play (they have 2 dogs as well) or will bring their dogs to my house to watch if they decided to go away for a weekend. Going from one to two is a big switch but it's definately do-able with any breed combo as long as you're willing to work at it. And in my opinion, going from 2-3 or anymore isn't a big deal, lol. It's just the one to 2 switch occasionally. Getting a bigger dog iwith a smaller one you'll want to make sure the bigger puppy has ample play time without the small dog so there are no rambuncious accidents but other than that, go for it!

Answer 8

I have 4 dogs: a german shepard, a lab mix, a border collie, and a border collie mix. Except for the extra dog poop and food expenses, they seem to enjoy each others company.

Answer 9

Two dogs is three times harder than one dog. Nonetheless, I have always had at least two dogs. They're not lonely when I'm gone and they get to have another of their species around.

-MM

Answer 10

We have chihuahuas and 2 blue heeler mix. I love each and every one of my dogs. They enrich my life in so many ways(not monetarily). My life would be empty without my dogs. We also rescue several dogs a year and rehome them. Both our mixed breeds are rescues that stayed.