How much extra work are two dogs compared to one...?

[Chippers1]

Asking for a friend

We're considering adopting a Setter x that we've seen, now Clover has calmed down considerably! Setter x is 3 and sounds very chill and currently lives with a cat so is cat savvy. Affordability not an issue and our house isn't huge but it has a garden that is fairly big and Clover goes to 'work' every day with OH which new dog could do too. Just musing really and wondering if anyone had any advice!

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

We find that 2 are less work than 1 , especially if they are through the house -training period because they play together and keep each other company. When you get to 3 however ......

 

[CastlelackSportHorses]

2 or more are much easier as they keep each other occupied!

 

[Chippers1]

Yes both are house trained, that sounds promising! Ha ha there's definitely not enough room for 3!

 

[BallyJ]

2 wasn’t much different to 1 for us. I would agree on the work increasing with 3 though!

 

[BallyJ]

P.s can’t wait to see photos of the new arrival

 

[CorvusCorax]

Two was fine, three was stupid

 

[misst]

Two is easier than one

 

[CastlelackSportHorses]

Two was fine, three was stupid

We had 5! Lost our 2 OGs last year, I would do anything to have 5 again.

 

[Mrs. Glittery Jingle Balls]

I would always have two plus. Having only one is actually a little against my views on keeping pet dogs. However, that is a very personal choice, but I do think two are easier than one anyway in most cases.

 

[marmalade76]

Twice as much poo to clear up.

 

[Belmont]

I nearly posted the same thread! Following as we're keen to get a flat coat as a friend for our golden but never had more than one dog at a time...

 

[blackcob]

Two little different to one, so long as you have space in the car. I actually found three easier in some respects, as you can take one out for one-to-one training time and the other two keep each other company.

 

[Clodagh]

One, two, three, four… all good. Seven is totally ludicrous.

 

[Chippers1]

Well you have swayed me to put the application in we have a Skoda Yeti (not mine though, I have a mini!) so plenty of space, plus as she's a cross she's only tiny, about 45cm tall it says on her advert.
Yes it is twice as much poo though! Neville the cat will be furious but this girl has also apparently lived with 5 cats before as well as the one she is currently living with so I am hoping if we are successful that some of her calm vibes will rub off onto Clover

I nearly posted the same thread! Following as we're keen to get a flat coat as a friend for our golden but never had more than one dog at a time...

Looks like you're getting one too then!

 

[tda]

Well I'm down to one from five and it's soo easy but agree , two is no more bother than one....as long as they get on!

 

[Chippers1]

Clover loves everyone so I'm hoping they will! Can't imagine having 5 though, unless they were tiny

 

[tda]

Clover loves everyone so I'm hoping they will! Can't imagine having 5 though, unless they were tiny

4 Parsons terriers and 1 border collie just one terrier left now

 

[pistolpete]

Wish I could afford a second as think a lot of difficulties with Meg would disappear if she had a friend. Husband would leave too if I got a second and he’s the bread winner!

 

[MurphysMinder]

Well you have swayed me to put the application in we have a Skoda Yeti (not mine though, I have a mini!) so plenty of space, plus as she's a cross she's only tiny, about 45cm tall it says on her advert.
Yes it is twice as much poo though! Neville the cat will be furious but this girl has also apparently lived with 5 cats before as well as the one she is currently living with so I am hoping if we are successful that some of her calm vibes will rub off onto Clover


Looks like you're getting one too then!

45 cm ! Blimey what’s she crossed with ? I agree 2 are not really any harder and definitely keep each other entertained , 3 a bit more challenging but doable .

 

[gallopingby]

Asking for a friend

We're considering adopting a Setter x that we've seen, now Clover has calmed down considerably! Setter x is 3 and sounds very chill and currently lives with a cat so is cat savvy. Affordability not an issue and our house isn't huge but it has a garden that is fairly big and Clover goes to 'work' every day with OH which new dog could do too. Just musing really and wondering if anyone had any advice!

@Chippers1 have you previous experience of Setters? Two/three/four all fine but two naughty setters together or a setterx could equal trouble. Have a look at some of the setter FB groups.

 

[BallyRoanBaubles]

I don't find two any more hard work than one

 

[Spot the Merry Risk]

Two is fine, more than that is a pack and sometimes Not Fun!

 

[CorvusCorax]

We had 5! Lost our 2 OGs last year, I would do anything to have 5 again.

Yep, 'we'

 

[Lauraback]

I found 2 not much different to 1, I’d have another in a heartbeat if current rescue didn’t hate other dogs

 

[ponyparty]

Depends on the second dog. My second makes my first look like a saint

 

[druid]

2 is a distant and fond memory.....9 seems reasonable as it's lower than it has been!

 

[CinnamonChristmasCookie]

2 easy, they keep each other company. 3 was trickier, but only because we’ve always had one older with different needs for exercise eventually.

Is it coming from abroad? I know they’re somewhat commonly used as hunting dogs. If so, do check if he/she is clear for leish.

 

[Chippers1]

45 cm ! Blimey what’s she crossed with ? I agree 2 are not really any harder and definitely keep each other entertained , 3 a bit more challenging but doable .

Not sure really! If we do get her then I'd be doing a DNA test, she does look setter-ish but there's definitely something else in there.

@Chippers1 have you previous experience of Setters? Two/three/four all fine but two naughty setters together or a setterx could equal trouble. Have a look at some of the setter FB groups.

Yes we have an English Setter currently she's finally grown out of being naughty!

2 is a distant and fond memory.....9 seems reasonable as it's lower than it has been!

9!! where do you find the time

Yes she would be coming from abroad so I will check for that if we are given the ok

Thanks everyone!

 

[Clodagh]

45cm… is about the size of a small terrier by my reckoning?