Getting a second Corgi
When we got Sophie in November I was originally going to get 2 puppies, but after asking everyones opinion they said it is not a good idea. I really want to have 2 dogs, not only for companionship and a playmate for Sophie, but also because we are huge dog lovers and want to give another a good home. We are thinking of getting another when Sophie is 6 months old. What are your opinons? Has anyone else gotten two puppies so close together.
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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PLEASE....wait till your Sophie is at least a year or older. Sophie will be trained and at this point she could revert to some puppy habits and they could bond rather than bond with you. IF you wait you will have the wonderful experience of puppyhood twice...I love having puppies but too close does not usually work well. Sophie can then help you train the pup and you will have sooooooo much fun:)
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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Cassar on
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Jane, that sounds like the same great advice I have received from many multiple dog owners. I was also tempted to get a boy too when I found Amy's litter but am glad I did not. Maybe in the summer when Amy is two we might get a buddy for her. Just wondering if we can find another Corgi mix - we haven't seen too many Amy mixes out there....
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Permalink Reply by Sam Tsang on
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Hi Vicki, I did get 2 within half a year and I DON'T Recommend it. Read the FAQ for long answer.
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Permalink Reply by Beth on
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I think once your pup hits adolescence, you will not be able to imagine the stress of having a second dog at that point in life. You really need to double up on the socialization, training, and boundary-setting with an adolescent. I barely had time to make ourselves dinner and occasionally clean the bathroom when Jack was an adolescent, let alone start all over with a new puppy.
I would wait til a MINIMUM of one year (for a very well-behaved, naturally compliant pup) and two years for a bossier, more active dog. It is nice to have a playmate for a young dog but goodness, they can be a lot of work at that age.
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Permalink Reply by Priscilla, CARLY, and Frankie on
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I totally agree with Beth, i got Frankie when Carly was 1 yr old and although i would not take (literally thousands) for him , she would have been a nicer sister if she had been the age she is now... finally at 2 yrs shes settling down and of course hes one yr. now.. Im just saying dont do it to early, the work is incredible, they need so much individual training ..I love having more than one , but im positive any more would send me into orbit with all the responsibility's, The Hair ..all the $ for vets bills, food, and toys, baths and oh did i mention all the hair? You name it its work and expensive. My goodness these dogs are high maintenance and wont even hardly go out side with out me... they are stuck to me at all times... I love them to pieces but three would be impossible...
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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on
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I also like at least one year. It can be done sooner but it is so much harder to have everybody turn out alright so why take the chance? Two is a great number so I understand why you want to but wait just a little longer. Three is waaaayyyy harder, I did not do that on purpose!
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Permalink Reply by Melvin Brock on
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Mine are 16 months apart (females) both were spayed before 6 months. They are the bestof friends never had a fight and play rest and play more, all day. They sleep within a foot of each other. Best friends. I would have a house full if my wife would let me. My motto is you can never have enough corgi's.
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Permalink Reply by Yuki & Ellie on
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I waited until Yuki was 2 1/2 years old before bringing Ellie home. Could I have done it when he was 1 year old? Sure, but it was much easier to wait. At 2 years old, I didn't have to worry about Yuki picking up bad habits from the new puppy. I didn't have to worry about him peeing or pooping in the house because he wasn't quite house broken yet. He was past the chewing stage (not that he really had one to being with.)
I guess that's the long way to say that it was just easier having to deal with one puppy instead of two. On the flip side, Yuki is still young (just 3 years old now) and still loves to wrestle and play with Ellie, and they are definitely best friends. He also helps to teach her what is and is not acceptable. I've frequently seen him give her a little nip near the neck when she does something she's not supposed to, like jumping on the couch when not invited.
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Permalink Reply by rae on
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Even though we don't want two right now, that was something the breeder we just visited covered. She said it's always best to wait at least one to two years (preferably two) so the dog is fully trained and bonded to you. Then there's no chance of it bonding to the puppy, and you'll have a well-trained dog who will then train the puppy for you (or at least assist). The caveat, of course, is if you don't train the first dog properly, then all of its bad habits will be passed down to the new puppy.
This was also why she said never to get littermates or two puppies together.
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Permalink Reply by steve smith on
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Dino said one year. Also introduce them some where else other than your home. Then take them home together.
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Permalink Reply by Vicki/Kurt Pegel on
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Thanks for busting my puppy balloon everyone :) But seriously I do appreciate all your input and I will take all your advise and hold off until Sophie is at least 1 year old before I consider getting another.
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