Am I mad ?

[AHPL]

Hi everyone,
bit of a lurker here I'm going to see a puppy tomorrow, a lab x. I need someone to talk me out of it please?
I already have 2 dogs . I've been looking for another for a bit but I'm getting doubts now it could be happening ?

 

[Annette4]

I am not a good influence a sum currently trying to convince my OH we need number 4. 3 is a nice number though ?

 

[{97702}]

Of course you aren’t - 5 is my usual number now ?

 

[AmyMay]

I personally think that two is a lovely number. I’d have three at a push, but no more.

 

[Goldenstar]

No you are not mad three is a lovely number my Favourite really we have two atm and one is old ( she was Mums ) and I lost one recently I have a Pup booked to arrive in January .
Then we are going down to two when the old bitch goes I don’t know if I can do it but I am going to try .We are getting older and I need to think of the future .
The one thing with three is that it’s harder to travel with three than two if you stay away with them , we do so it’s one of the things that’s driven the decision .

 

[FestiveG]

We got up to seven at one point, got down to one, as age caught up with them all! Then got 2, and when one died the one left was so bereft that we got her two pups? three works well

 

[AHPL]

Hopefully meeting the pups will help me decide ?

 

[MrsMozartleto]

One was a good number, then five was pretty good, then it just kind of went up and down from there. Now it's four and it's grand.

 

[CMcC]

I have 3 and it is a good manageable number.
Have just talked myself out of getting a 4th - offered my ultimate Lurcher - Deerhound X Saluki x Greyhound.
Have had 4 in the past but on my own now in a smaller house and decided to do the sensible thing.

 

[horseman1985]

If you have a place for another one and you are responsible enough to have 2 dogs already... so why not?))))))))

 

[AHPL]

I keep looking at the videos the woman has sent me , trying not to get too attached without even seeing them ?

 

[splashgirl45]

you are in the wrong place to be talked out of another dog. i have recently done the same, fell in love with a photo, pup was still available, so went to see it thinking i could just get it out of my mind. FAILED !! loved her even more in the flesh and bought her home. she is my 3rd...

 

[Bellasophia]

They say “threes a charm” ,but we are talking about puppies,which live many years..
so..a lab cross...if you are going to see this pup the you know you will fall in love and bring it home.

be sure..
....the gender of pup will enhance your pack dynamic,not turn it upside down.
be aware
..this pup will likely grow to be above 15 to 20 kg..big and bouncy for years to come..
...the pup will be high needs,re feeding,excercise ,space and training.
....be very sure the pup is going to add to your lifestyle,not make it more complicated ,especially in these difficult,restricted times.
All I’m saying is think before you do this..

 

[Clodagh]

Only thing about more than two is trying to pat them at the same time. We have four, so fill your boots!

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

Deerhound X Saluki x Greyhound.

Wow, that sounds like quite an intense mix to have!! You're brave for considering it

3 is a great number to have, absolutely go for it! And update us with puppy photos of course...

 

[AHPL]

Thanks everyone for your replies. So , I went to see puppies, totally unbiased of course. Little Lucy will be coming on the 22nd , her mum's mum lives 3 doors down from me, such a small world ?

 

[Blazingsaddles]

Six dogs was my max- but they all got on well. Currently have four and the new addition is causing ‘issues’?

 

[druid]

I have seven currently and a litter planned for next year

 

[Landcruiser]

We have 3, 2 elderly gentlemen and a 2 yr old JRT/patterdale girl (had since a pup) who has stirred everyone up nicely. They both play with her (never have with each other), and she is besotted by our old lurcher. So our 3rd was a positive addition in every way, with the added bonus of being a reliable lap warmer when I sit down at night.

 

[shamrock2021]

I think the deciding factor is can you afford to have another dog, vet, food etc and will your other dogs get on with a puppy . Personally I think two is perfect the problem with 3 dogs it becomes a lot more work like you might need to walk the dogs separately .