I have been looking and looking for a Red Male Chow for a little over a year now, and finally have found almost the perfect match, except its a 7mth old female Chow. I currently have a 3 year old Doberman Male and he's the biggest baby ever, and has never been agressive towards females, only males. My question is.............is the female chow too old to bring home and introduce to my dog? Will she be agressive or more playful like a puppy? I don't want to make my dog uncomfortable but he is bored all day and really needs a playmate, and I"ve been wanting this Chow for a very long time now. What should I do?
Thanks in Advance......
2007-12-20 06:57:10 · 12 answers · asked by Tana 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
At 7 months old the chow is still a puppy, so it's not too old for her to bond with you and her new 'brother'. However a lot will depend on her personality and temperament. If she's a dominant female, she may be bossy with your Doberman. You will need to make the introductions gradually and monitor the situation well for several weeks. It;'s usually easier to add a dog of the opposite sex to the resident dog, so that's a plus for you.
Although your Dobie is very gentle generally, he may react differently to another dog coming into 'his' home. It may be a good idea to introduce them first in some neutral territory, like a local park or friends house, where there will be less chance of his being territorial.
They're both large, strong breeds but will most likely work out the 'pecking order' by themselves without too much trouble. Let them get on with it and only intervene if you're seriously afraid one of them is going to get hurt. Make sure there are plenty of toys and treats to go around so that they don't feel the need to squabble over possession.
Also, be sure to greet, pet and feed your Doberman first to reinforce his superior status, it will help diffuse any jealousy issues. You may find it a good idea to feed them seperately at first too just incase there are any food aggression issues with the Chow.
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Best of luck with your two dogs
2007-12-20 07:33:16 · answer #1 · answered by suzy49 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age here isn't the real issue. It is the activity level of the dogs. If one dog has a very active or excited personality while the other is very subdued then you could have some issues around that. It also shouldn't matter whether the dog is a male or female. So long as you are the one exerting the calm assertive energy over the other dogs. Also the idea that you can just get a playmate for a dog and that will take care of their exercise and happiness is not necessarily true. Despite busy schedules and other demands, every dog needs to be walked. Ideally once a day for 30-40 minutes. This could be more depending on your dog. Lack of proper walking, which means the dog must walk next to you not in front of you, is perhaps the most common issue when it comes to dogs developing bad habits. The habits develop out of boredom and the dog just wants a release. Sorry I went on and on. Playmates for dogs are great and they will probably love each other especially if you introduce them in a calm and controlled manner.
2007-12-20 07:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sex is right and the age is not a problem.
However your Doberman is a very very active dog with a high play drive and they tend to play rough. The Chow however is not a high energy dog at all. In no way shope of form is a Chow a high energy dog they are laid back and slow moving they do not play and they are not really good playmates for other dogs as they are very standofish and allouff. They are not big players. They are to regal and they do not want to lay the way a doberman does.
This would not be an ideal combination for two housemate dogs.
You need to be looking at a more active breed of dog as a companion for your Dobe.
2007-12-20 07:20:30 · answer #3 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 00:06:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seven months is definitely not too old. She is still pretty much a puppy herself, but it would still be a good idea to take precautions. Is there a way you can introduce the two dogs before bringing her home? There will most likely be no problem since she's so young, but it's hard to tell what her past is. Let the two dogs meet, see what their reactions are, test her for food aggression (lay a treat in front of her and see if she snarls at your dog over it). If alls well, bring your new baby home!
2007-12-20 07:03:08 · answer #5 · answered by Cat's Cradle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, that is not too old. The oldest dog I adopted was 12 years old and he fit right in. Of all my dogs, I have only gotten 2 as puppies. The rest were 1 year or older and from shelters.
2007-12-20 07:07:00 · answer #6 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She's still a puppy; it should be fine.
Chows are known to be slower at adapting to new people and environments, so just be understanding if she is. Take it slow. Like Dobermans, they are known to be very loyal. Older ones take a little longer to form that bond, but they do it.
I'm almost jealous....
2007-12-20 07:11:54 · answer #7 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, that's not too old. Just take it slow with the introduction, and let them take the lead- if they start playing together right off, way to go! If not, pull back after a few minutes and try again after a short break.
2007-12-20 07:02:58 · answer #8 · answered by Laceyd5 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No I have added dogs to my family that were older than 5 years.
2007-12-20 08:19:45 · answer #9 · answered by Crystal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We just recued an 8 month old lab, and he is still all puppy, but a little more trainable than a younger pup.
2007-12-20 07:05:18 · answer #10 · answered by metzkeb 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋