Is it possible to have a second dog ?

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I have been keen to have a second dog for a while now but am not sure it would be right for my bullie. He is five and has always been the only dog and am worried a second would put his nose out of joint. Also he can be boisterous with others so if I did get a second what would be a good breed. Am a real fan of Bull breeds but not sure about two together.

Any advice would be appreciated.
 
Does he like other dogs? Does he ever get jealous about other dogs having your attention?

We have a black lab at home and as much as my mum would like another dog, Melba would be devestated. She's not a huge fan of other dogs (doesn't mind them, just not particularly interested). My spaniels on the otherhand love dogs and the younger on in particular would love another young dog to play with.
 
Over the years our older dogs always got the sulks for a few weeks when a pup arrived, but they always got over it and ended up best pals.

Even the family Standard Poodle who is a bit of a grump with other dogs has come round to my pup who visits most days and they love each other. I decided not to get a boy as I thought he'd get on better with a girl. He's nearly 10 now and she's brought out his inner puppy. It's really nice.
 
I had this dilema when we recently got our second dog. I was worried as Ki isn't that great with other dogs, he can be agressive but is mainly incredibly boisterous, and at over 8 stone he puts other dogs off a bit
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I also felt that, although his basic training is generally good, at 3 years old he still had a lot of maturing to do mentally.

However, Wizoz (from here) posted pics of an adorable little puppy that needed re-homing and I fell hook, line and sinker!!
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We were lucky in that Tilly (puppy) was already 4 months old and strong enough to stand up to Ki (I think a newly weaned puppy would have been too little). He plays so well with her, is very gentle and lets her get her own way - sometimes, a little too much
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. He has suddenly grown up and is now "Mr Mature", it has truly been the making of him
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He is even becoming more sociable around strange dogs - taking a leaf out of her "hello, I love everybody" book.

Certainly the best thing we have ever done.
 
Ah thats lovely, I would prob get a bitch and I would like to re-home somone rather than a puppy, can I ask if yours are the same breed.
 
Would defo recommend getting different sexes. No, mine aren't the same breed, Ki is a Rhodesian Ridgeback and Tilly is Lab x Collie. He is a typical hound "yeah mum, I'll do it - just not right now" and she is typical for her cross "I'll do whatever you want mum, with a smile and a wag"
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Here are some pics, I never would have believed Ki would share HIS bed
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"Budge Up"
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"Thats better"
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*Please excuse the minging sofa, it is a dog bed* (
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CALA)
 
We started off with one Rhodesian Ridgeback male (neutered) and when he was about 4 we got another male (again neutered) and they got on famously. The older dog would put the pup in his place if he got cheeky.
We then in January got 2 Yorkie pups (girls) and they all get on really well - in fact one of the Yorkies steals food out of the Ridgebacks' bowl and he lets her.
I think as long as you dont get another dominant dog you should be fine. A puppy would probably be better I would have thought?
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My goldie has always been terrible with other dogs - she hated them. I fell in love with my lab and took him home and after a few weeks she stoped swearing at him every 5 minutes
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and is much more sociable. I wish I'd done it sooner tbh
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Oh wow, I really like the staffies, that was one of my preferred choices but it was two bull breeds thing that I wasn't convinced of especially as they won't have been brought up together.
 
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My friend breeds Boston Terriers and Bull Terriers--and also has a Flattie--and everyone gets along superbly. There's a dog walker around here that walks four Pit Bulls, and they're incredibly well-behaved in each other's company.

If your dog is very dominant, however, I would be inclined to go with a laid-back dog. Not a pushover, but something a bit floppier and mellow. Much as I adore Boston Terriers, I couldn't imagine owning two. When Stella gets together with Catfish, they bite on each other's faces and play tug of war at top volume, for hours on end, which is a bit much for the ole nerves.
 
Thats my thoughts, mum has a bull terrier and she attacks my dog and he fights back. We had that once and they have never been in the same room together since, In the park they are fine in one of their homes they are lethal.
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Is your dog neutered?

Make sure you find someone you trust and tell them about your worries, and get an agreement, so that if your dog doesn't accept the new one once at your home, you can return it.
Sold one of my puppies with such an understanding, so that if their 11 year old, after one or two weeks, showed signs of not having the stamina to put up with a puppy in the family, they could return Boris and get their money back.
The 11 year old loves Boris, checks everyone that says hello to Boris, if Boris makes any sound the old one turns up immediately to see if Boris needs rescuing...

from Sweden.
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