MCAddict
Thursday, January 27, 2011 12:00:05 PM
Wife and I are about to get a puppy and are thinking off picking up his brother too. Is this a bad decision down the road? We both havn't had a dog in a long while. It's just that so damn cute and a cool mix. Mother is a Yorkie and dad is a Corgie...little speed-bumb mutts. 😰 :-"
tonyt722
Thursday, January 27, 2011 12:07:09 PM
If you feel you can handle 2 then get both. If you are unsure, then get one.
Mr. Jones
Thursday, January 27, 2011 12:12:08 PM
Do you have kids?

Is that breed/combo good w/ kids? Do they bite?

Will they bark incessantly and feed off each others hyperness and drive you crazy?

You will have TWO times the vet bills, food and everything else.

And just pray to god that they both have to "go" at the same time when you let them out on your lunch break after a 15 min ride home.

Many people I know have TWO dogs...........

I only have ONE.

MCAddict
Thursday, January 27, 2011 12:27:55 PM

Do you have kids?

Is that breed/combo good w/ kids? Do they bite?

Will they bark incessantly and feed off each others hyperness and drive you crazy?

You will have TWO times the vet bills, food and everything else.

And just pray to god that they both have to "go" at the same time when you let them out on your lunch break after a 15 min ride home.

Many people I know have TWO dogs...........

I only have ONE.

Mr. Jones wrote:

No kids. Super quiet household. Good dispo on both sides. Goods points Mr. Jones. We may go for the more sedate of the two, but who knows what you'll get when their grown. I'd be taking him to work where there's other dogs eventually. Thanks.

daveincincy
Thursday, January 27, 2011 1:10:46 PM
Two small, male dogs? You better keep all your pillows out of reach....jus sayin. :-"
MACS
Thursday, January 27, 2011 2:08:29 PM
Dogs are social, pack animals by nature. Since they're brothers and they are already familiar with one another, I don't see how it can hurt.
madspackler
Thursday, January 27, 2011 2:32:47 PM
Two dogs can be a bad idea without other pets around. The dogs may bond more with each other rather than their Owner's. If that is the case, discipline can and will be a problem. You should be better off with only one of the dogs right now. As you both get used to each other, your routines and surroundings, you might think about adding to the pack after a year or two (or three). It is nice to always have a pet around and an older dog can regain his spirit when a younger dog is added to the mix. It also lessens the loss of the family member (pet) when you outlive them by having another four legged friend around.

Think of two dogs brought into a pet-less home at one time like Thing 1 and Thing 2 from Dr. Seuss, only you will not have the Cat in the Hat to clean up the mess afterwards.

And best of luck with your newest family member. You will soon wonder how you got along without them.

EC

Cereal City Cigar Smoker
Thursday, January 27, 2011 2:58:41 PM
We got 2 Westies almost 12 years ago - 1/2 brothers they got along great, but the alpha dog is just that .... won't take grief from another dog or person outside the household. Got a rescue lab-mix 3 years ago .... they all get along fine, but the alpha dog still won't take any Sheeet from her either. Not sure that we would go with more than 2 in the future ..... but 2 was a good number for us.

Make sure they have a yard to run around. Remember, if your dog is fat, YOU are not getting enough exercise ......:-"

My 3 cents ....

c3s

MCAddict
Thursday, January 27, 2011 3:57:59 PM
Your all giving me some great advice and I really appreciate it. Currently our house is pet free. One is sounding good right now. Now to go with the mellow one or outgoing one.:-k
Nicar
Thursday, January 27, 2011 4:11:34 PM
I would say no... go look for another one that's not a bro/sis. dogs like this that are bro/sis are going to cause trouble... if want a playmate for the dog, find another one from different little/breed that is about same age/size
TarponMan
Thursday, January 27, 2011 4:42:41 PM
Our last two male Welsh corgis were brothers. They got along well the first few years, but as time went by, one became dominant, and many fights broke out. I think if I had hired a good trainer to help modify their behavior, they could have been buddies for life. Simply neutering them as pups didn't make any difference. There are lots of positive reasons to have two, but if they eventually compete for attention, food, etc., a professional behaviorist should be considered. Our current corgi (#6)is female, and we had to get a trainer to keep her from taking over the household.Life is simpler with one.
Nicar
Thursday, January 27, 2011 5:06:03 PM
To expand... my dad has a beagle and a glen of immall (sp) terrior, got the terrior maybe when beagle was 2... they best buds for 7 years together..no mischief between them.. but from one them dog shows... is where heard that at times, not good to get bro/sis from same litter
MCAddict
Thursday, January 27, 2011 5:21:22 PM
ONE is what it's going to be and the docile of the two males. =d>
Cereal City Cigar Smoker
Thursday, January 27, 2011 5:45:43 PM

ONE is what it's going to be and the docile of the two males. =d>

MCAddict wrote:

Congrats!

Now go get the brother ....:-"

c3s

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