If I want to give my dog more company, is it better to keep to the same breed when getting more dogs?

Answer 1

Breed isn't as important when getting another dog. I'd look for one that was comparable in size, age, and energy levels, so they would be more compatable with each other.

Lots of shelters will let you bring your dog in with you to meet a possible new friend before you adopt, so you can be sure they will get along well together before you get the new one home.

Answer 2

I have had some interesting dog "combos". Example - A 14 year old German Shepherd mix and a 1 year old pure-bred Pitt-Bull. Currently I own a border collie and a chow mix. The border collie "herds" the chow who gets irritated with him. Honestly, I have been very surprised at how well any of my dog "combos" have worked out. The old German Shepherd seemed to be very irritated with the energy level of a Pitt-Bull. But, when the Pitt died very prematurely, the German Shepherd sat outside on the porch and howled for weeks. He was calling for the Pitt he missed him so much.

I have "mixed" pugs, pomeranians, border collies, and everything in between.

If you have a well adjusted dog currently, the only thing to worry about is if the new dog is an "alpha" dog. That can be a problem but you typically can't determine that at the kennel. I can only tell that once I get everybody at home. With training though, you can overcome even the alpha dog problem. Good luck.

Answer 3

The breed doesn't matter. I would have them all fixed and if you do sex doesn't matter either.
Teh main thng is in how you introduece them.
Good Luck
My 2 1/2 pound chi likes my doberman better than teh other 2 chis, cocker and scottie.

Answer 4

No. Just get another dog that gets along with the one you have:)

Answer 5

maybe it really doesn't matter but if your dog is over 3 years old old he might not like a new dog around

Answer 6

I'd say comparable age and energy level are more important than breed.