Pros and cons of dog 2

[pistolpete]

So we have the lovely lurcher Meg who we are finally getting to grips with. Lots of training steep learning curve been very challenging. She LOVES other dogs but can be too rough in play but I feel sorry for her sometimes as she does love to play. Her recall is shaky and I rarely let her off unless she has a playmate or is in an enclosed field. Thoughts appreciated on a playmate IF I were to go for it. Breed age sex type? Thanks.

 

[AmyMay]

Another whippet? Only pro’s as far as I’m concerned.

 

[Clodagh]

Not a saluki ?.
I met up with Spottherisk and her lurcher pup this week and it didn’t really work. Rew (lurcher) was so much faster than Scout (younger lab) that they were perfectly friendly but not successfully playing. Rew just wanted to be chased and Scout wanted to wrestle.

 

[twiggy2]

Another lurcher, they do often play well together in ways that others are not so happy with

 

[SaddlePsych'D]

She is beautiful!

I'm going to be totally biased and say Greyhound (or other noodly type dog)

 

[Esmae]

Definitely another lurcher/whippet. They do far better with a chum. No good reason not to as far as I am concerned.

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

Lurcher boy. Yours looks very saluki. Maybe get something established but not too much older.

 

[Spotherisk]

Not a saluki ?.
I met up with Spottherisk and her lurcher pup this week and it didn’t really work. Rew (lurcher) was so much faster than Scout (younger lab) that they were perfectly friendly but not successfully playing. Rew just wanted to be chased and Scout wanted to wrestle.

In fairness none of our other four dogs want to play with him either - they ignore him or finally snap with his taunting and bundle him! OP, don’t buy a gundog, get a lurcher! ?

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

We always have more than . I can't think of any cons

 

[pistolpete]

Couldn’t fit another long dog under the duvet :-/ or in the car I just bought her! She met a tiny jack Russell today and played so nicely with it. Thing is finding one with enough va va voom!!

 

[SusieT]

I wouldn't. When you have just got one settled adding a second adds a whole other layer. Plus whos to say the new dog will like rough play continuously and what if you have to separate them etc?

 

[skinnydipper]

Couldn’t fit another long dog under the duvet :-/ or in the car I just bought her! She met a tiny jack Russell today and played so nicely with it. Thing is finding one with enough va va voom!!

Change the car, buy a bigger bed and get another long dog.

 

[Spotherisk]

Couldn’t fit another long dog under the duvet :-/ or in the car I just bought her! She met a tiny jack Russell today and played so nicely with it. Thing is finding one with enough va va voom!!

I can get two labradors, two cockers and a lurcher in the boot of an old Rav4 with no disagreements, pack animals like snuggling up. ?

 

[pistolpete]

I can get two labradors, two cockers and a lurcher in the boot of an old Rav4 with no disagreements, pack animals like snuggling up. ?

Ha ha. And maybe Meg would sleep with the other dog not us!! Result!

 

[skinnydipper]

You might have to buy them their own settee

 

[Esmae]

Change the car, buy a bigger bed and get another long dog.

This. No contest.

 

[planete]

Definitely another lurcher with matching speed and style of play. A friend and I tried a play date with my shiest girl and her Finnish Lapphund who is very well socialised and dog friendly. We had to separate them as her dog was becoming unnerved by lurcher girl's mock charges and beginning to growl while she was becoming frustrated with his refusal to chase her and have a race. Meetings with strange lurchers have always resulted in happy dogs who understood each other straight away and had a great time together. Our terrier has got all the lurchers' respect but he snapped a cruciate racing with them when he was younger and has never been allowed to run with them since.

I have a Honda Jazz and easily fit three 23 kg lurchers in it. They also have a settee each. Their beds are only used when we need the settees for ourselves. And I often have three lurchers curled up on my bed. I have taught them they are allowed on their blanket which is laid on their side of the bed, my side is off limits. Putting coats on them at night does away with the desire to burrow under the duvet.

 

[pistolpete]

Definitely another lurcher with matching speed and style of play. A friend and I tried a play date with my shiest girl and her Finnish Lapphund who is very well socialised and dog friendly. We had to separate them as her dog was becoming unnerved by lurcher girl's mock charges and beginning to growl while she was becoming frustrated with his refusal to chase her and have a race. Meetings with strange lurchers have always resulted in happy dogs who understood each other straight away and had a great time together. Our terrier has got all the lurchers' respect but he snapped a cruciate racing with them when he was younger and has never been allowed to run with them since.

I have a Honda Jazz and easily fit three 23 kg lurchers in it. They also have a settee each. Their beds are only used when we need the settees for ourselves. And I often have three lurchers curled up on my bed. I have taught them they are allowed on their blanket which is laid on their side of the bed, my side is off limits. Putting coats on them at night does away with the desire to burrow under the duvet.

Well if you need another I have one here I’ve been unable to train ?

 

[I'm Dun]

I could get two big whippets and a lurcher in the boot of a smart car when I had one!

 

[pistolpete]

I’d love a whippet.

 

[Spotherisk]

I’d love a whippet.

Get a whippet! Mine is nearly a whippet, he would love me to get another.

 

[Moobli]

Lots of good reasons to add a second dog but as many not to - so it really depends if YOU want another. Always better to add one for you rather than your resident dog. Having said that most dogs enjoy the company of another if you get the companion right. I’d look at whippet/lurcher/greyhound types to fit in with the play style and needs of your current girl and I’d go for a male as male/female combo seems to have less angst all round.

 

[Parrotperson]

I could get two big whippets and a lurcher in the boot of a smart car when I had one!

kudos! ?‍?????

 

[MissTyc]

I wouldn't rush into it as it sounds like you're still settling and training basics with Meg. Adding another dog *can* make things easier. It can also make things much much harder if they turn out to have their own difficulties . Perhaps identify some great friends, perhaps via Facebook local dog groups, and meet up regularly?

Equally, if you're set on another, not sure where you are but Arundawn dog rescue in the south east is a super independent rescue of noodle dogs!

 

[I'm Dun]

kudos! ?‍?????

I could get a lot in that little car. the most memorable two being a giant stuff tige and a king sized mattress ??

 

[tiggipop]

well its obvious i am going to say another lurcher! they just accept the rough play / bitey face games etc

please post lots of pics when you get him / her

 

[Penny Less]

I am willing to supply another duvet if thats all thats stopping you

 

[pistolpete]

I wouldn't rush into it as it sounds like you're still settling and training basics with Meg. Adding another dog *can* make things easier. It can also make things much much harder if they turn out to have their own difficulties . Perhaps identify some great friends, perhaps via Facebook local dog groups, and meet up regularly?

Equally, if you're set on another, not sure where you are but Arundawn dog rescue in the south east is a super independent rescue of noodle dogs!

Thank you. Wise advice. She is doing well but can still be a challenge!