Are 2 better than 1?

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Been thinking alot about getting a dog, but due to the fact we may be out for more than 4 hours on occasion, maybe it's better to get two?

They'd have access to kitchen and garden during the day so wouldn't be couped up....just wonder what the best breed would be?

I'd heard good things about staffies.....there must be two who would need to be rehomed together?

Any ideas appreciated!
 
I often see 2 dogs who want to be rehomed together at rescue centres etc..who have always been together. Id love to rehome 2
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there are quite a lot of greyhounds rehomed together from rescue centres, not sure if you like greyhounds, but they really do make the best dogs imo
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i'll ditto that. our two greyhounds are the best
 
i would say 2 is better than one as they keep each other entertained, but i would not advise getting two pups if your out alot as they will make a huge mess.i wouldnt advise staffies either as they are renouned for chewing everthing in sight and are very energetic.
 
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I think that's a good approach, because the main thing is to get two dogs that will bond, and if there is already an established bond then you aren't taking an unknown risk that they would get along.

Generally, it's better to pair a bitch and a castrated male. This is what the rescue centres prefer to do.

There's no need to get two of the same breed. My Springer Spaniel and Yorkshire Terrier get along brilliantly. Their personalities compliment each other perfectly, you can see it in the way they play together. It's not all that clear which is dominant. I think my Springer is really although she lets my Yorkie think he is! It's complex but it seems to work.

I do agree 2 are better than 1. I had a single dog for 14 years and think she would have been happier with a companion, seeing how well the current situation works. There is always the worry though about how the dog left behind will cope when the other dies.
 
I would never keep a dog on its own again after watching how mine play. We had the collie x and dalmation for several years and as they ere getting older we worried about one being left alone so we got a springer pup. We had a bit of troule with the daly to begin with (she is not great with other dogs)but with careful management they get on great now, in fact she is mother of the family.
 
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