Vizsla No.2 : to buy or not to buy??

[Cliqmo]

As title really, we have a 20mth vizsla bitch and we would love to get a second. Has anyone any experience with introducing a second ginger ninja into the house? Is jealousy an issue? Would introducing a pup be more straightforward than an older animal?

We have got into a great routine which involves two either fast (on bicycles!) or long (45mins) walks a day and a lunchtime toilet break (and cuddle!) so Nala is only left alone for max 3hrs at a time- which she seems very content with!

Is getting a second beasty likely to cause chaos with this sort
of arrangement? Clearly if we got a pup she couldn't go out until she was vaccinated and couldn't cope with this level of exercise until she was more grown up, but we could easily facilitate this.

So what do you think? Good plan or bad plan? Thanks

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

Get the puppy - and piccy's!!!

 

[kirstyhen]

Puppy puppy puppy puppy puppy puppy

 

[competitiondiva]

I want one!!!!!!!

 

[kirstyhen]

A more serious post

My Parents have 6 dogs, they reckon the minimum age gap you want between dogs is 2 years, makes it easier for you as you don't have two young dogs driving you up the wall and leading each other astray, also means that you don't have two dogs which suddenly get old together.

So I would say 20 months would be fine, as long as your prepared for your house to be turned upside down again, you'll be fine

 

[Cliqmo]

I'm likin' the results so far

 

[Vizslak]

Oh ali, please please please pm me! Would you consider an older one? 18 months old. Was just about to put a post up and then spied this. Shes not far from you either. Actually, I'm PMing you now!

 

[AmyMay]

A friend got a young Vizsla to keep the (much) older one company after it's companion died.

No problems at all.

 

[Cliqmo]

Thanks for the info Temsik, I'm very excited that this might all work out perfectly! *bounces on the sofa*

 

[spacefaer]

My mother had one 2.5 yr old dog, left on his own after her old boxer died. She got a rescue Viszla who was 18mnths old - they are brilliant together - one session of walking round each other, then they went to sleep in the same bed that night - no probs at all. works very well - stops the original one being quite so obsessed with my mother, being her shadow and means he gets more exercise, playing with his new friend, rather than just structured walks . Winner all round.

 

[mealrigghallstud]

It should be fine - but I'd get a male then there will be no dominance issues, especially with 2 of the same size and breed and closeness in age, having 2 bitches can be difficult!!

 

[echodomino]

You'd be fine with more than one female especially a Viz. I have Wire Viz's, we have 8 WVs and 6 of those are girlies - they live fine together as do the 2 entire males. They in turn live with my 3 JRTs, 2 girls and a boy

 

[Cliqmo]

Blimey EchoDomino! You must have a very busy home!!

 

[echodomino]

That's one way of putting it lol actually once you're past 4 one more makes no difference and so on and so on lmao

 

[NikitaXI]

Hey I breed them so have a houseful...they are such an affectionate breed who love company and mine all get on great, even with our two others who are not Vizzies. It more depends on how you introduce them, not age IMO. Mine are always very well socialised and learn to accept other dogs being around. Personally I think the worst thing you can do is buy two litter mates, they are more likely to fall out and I would never sell 2 at the same time to one owner if that makes sense. Good luck x

 

[Vizslak]

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That's one way of putting it lol actually once you're past 4 one more makes no difference and so on and so on lmao

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Really? Oh good, please tell my OH, we are on 4 currently! lol

 

[echodomino]

Temsik's OH: once you're past 4 one more makes no difference!!!

 

[Cliqmo]

Thanks to Temsik's wonderful matchmaking skills we are going to meet a lovely lady and her vizslas tomorrow

It was planned for Friday but I brought it forward because I'm just too excited

Photos to follow!!...

 

[Vizslak]

thanks echo domino! he merely grunted.....that means i can have another....right???!!!

 

[Vizslak]

oooh ali you naughty little scamp! was gonna pm you to see how excited you were getting and now you are going tommorrow!!!!!!!! YAY!

 

[Cliqmo]

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thanks echo domino! he merely grunted.....that means i can have another....right???!!!

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Yes of course it does... but please can we have first dibs on Ruby?

I think my world would fall apart if the opportunity was taken away now!

 

[Vizslak]

Lmao! Well ok then, but only cos I know he would leave me! He would secretly like to have ruby as much as I would. Zoes dogs are very dear to both our hearts.

 

[Vizslak]

incidentally. Acorn is in the stickied rainbow bridge post at top of page...if your interested!

 

[Vizslak]

sorry 'in memory of' post!

 

[Cliqmo]

Hi Bellaboos!! A newbie with vislas, how exciting!! Tell us more about you and your ginger ninjas!!

 

[Vizslak]

we must start the dizzy vizzy owners clique!

 

[Cliqmo]

Yey!! do it Temsik!! I don't know how?!

 

[Vizslak]

there you go iv started one! to join type it in the box for signatures in user options, personal preferences!

 

[Cliqmo]

Ruby is with us now

I have added a few pics, thanks for all your advice guys, touch wood everything so far is going swimmingly