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[Bichongal1]

Iam sorry AGV I replied and then I saw your previous post. You made the best decision for you and your Pug. Best wishes!

[Carmie]

Two females can be a tough mix. Females are alpha. When you have 2 females, they will jockey for the #1 position.

I have 2 females. I got the 2nd one when the first one was 11 months old. The 2nd one was 2.5 months old. They fought for at least two month... until the youngest one gave in.

Males don't care too much for that alpha position, so when you have one of each gender, the female has no competition. Two males are good together too in most cases.

Now, as you know, puppies are rough and playful. They have no manners and they harass the other animals in the home. The older and alpha dogs will appear to be mean by biting ears and telling the little ones to knock it off in their own way. They are teaching the newbie manners.

If your pug is an older gal, she will probably not appreciate a youngster bugging her and she won't want to jockey for the alpha position, but she 100% will...trust me.

I would never bring in a new puppy to live with a senior female dog. I might consider a male who is a couple of years old and has manners and would respect your female's space. He would have to get along with her really well before he even moved in.

Your poor older dog would probably be happier to just spend the rest of her life with you as a one and only, but it is your decision.

[flickerbulb]

This all depends on the dog's temperament. If you do bring in another dog, be sure to separate the dog bowls or there could be trouble.

My older dog sleeps with me in my bedroom and the "new" dog sleeps in the living room. She does NOT want the other dog in there at all!

However, when I got a little dog, she was OK with the little one in the bedroom.

Dogs are funny and you will probably have to play it by (dog) ear! Good luck!

[Kachina624]

I have 3 females living happily and peacefully together. My one male is the 'alpha', or at least they let him think he is. I got all my girls as adults and they're all about the same size. Each dog has his-her corner of the kitchen for eating, and I sit with them while they eat to make sure everyone eats just his-her own food. They're so good natured every single one of them will let another dog eat her food.

[chihuahua lover]

Animals in general are social beings. Dogs are pack animals and really shouldn't be alone. Years ago I had one chihuahua and spoiled her. I was thinking of getting another dog but I was worried as you are now. I have three dogs now and it was the best decision I ever made. My first dog used to sleep a lot but when I brought home the other two, her behavior changed and she wanted to play so much more( with me and the other dogs!) it was like she was a puppy again! I believe ( for those who have the ability space and financially wise) it is always better to have more than one especially if you work! Most might think the opposite but they will have each other to keep compny as nature intended!

[shoppingfrenzy]

We had a 12 year old pug mix female, who had been the "only child" for her entire 12 years. We adopted an approximtely 2 year old female dachshund from the shelter. Our older dog lived to be 18 years old and I firmly believe it was because of her new "sister!" They ran and played together all the time. When the older one got so she couldn't hear or see very well, younger sister helped her along. What a blessing they've both been in our lives...can't imagine having it any other way!

[Kalli]

On 3/26/2015 SerenityNowMyndi said:

On 3/26/2015 Kalli said:

I consider all my pets, including my horse, to be part of our family. However, using a crate for 2 of my dogs has worked well for my situation.

We use crates too, for night-time & while we're away for a few hours. They know that is their go-to place to get rest & relaxation, & consider it their den. My dh has a nocturnal leg-movement disorder that used to send the cat flying in the middle of the night, so we decided it was better & safer for our pets not to go that route again. They are happy & content, & queens of their castles

[ccassaday]

Just my two cents from experience this weekend. We have my sisters two dogs this weekend. They are eleven and thirteen. We also have a rambuntious thirteen week old pup. The older dog does not like the puppy. She is to playful. He actually growls at her to let her know to stop. He is a very friendly dog but at his age he wants nothing to do with a hyper puppy. I agree rescue a dog that is out of the puppy stage.