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Permalink Reply by Lauren on January 31, 2011 at 1:41pm

I think it depends on what you want to raise. Do you have the commitment for raising a brand new puppy, or do you have the commitment to take care of a similar age of Daisy's? I'm also not sure, but I don't think dogs really care how old a certain dog is as long as they play with them! ;)

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Permalink Reply by Peggy Woods on January 31, 2011 at 7:20pm

Bugsy would love for Daisy to come visit!!

Sounds like Daisy loves all dogs, so maybe a young adult? I'm sure there's someone that needs to be rescued that will be a perfect fit! check Dumb Friends League, Craigs list, various county animal shelters...

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Permalink Reply by Anna Morelli on January 31, 2011 at 7:33pm

There are so many good dogs in need of a home, if you want to add one.  You can see how Daisy acts with the other dog and that they are compatible.  But only get one if YOU also would enjoy another dog.

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Permalink Reply by Ginny and Diggory on January 31, 2011 at 11:22pm

If you can make it down sometime, there's a group of corgis that meets regularly in Littleton.  Maybe you can see how she does with other corgis before you make a decision.  http://www.meetup.com/littleton-corgi-group/

 

It's also been said that a male companion is a good counterpart for a female so that there aren't as many territorial/bickering issues.

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Permalink Reply by The Geek's Wife & her Corgi Ein on February 1, 2011 at 1:32am

I got a 7 week old puppy 3 months ago, and our 5 yr old dachshund is less than pleased with us. He is really chill, and likes to lounge around and sun bathe. My puppy is infatuated with him and wants his undivided attention always. If I let her, she would chew is face, ears, and legs trying to get him to play with her. She also likes to hop back and forth over top of him, and barks at him when he's not playing with her. He does play with her, but he's done after about 5 minutes. Obviously he would have preferred an older dog, but he doesn't run the show around here. He's getting used to her and she's getting a little more mellow as she grows. Good luck.

 

Heather

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Permalink Reply by Carry Mackenzie on February 1, 2011 at 10:50am

Hi Heather, Thanks for your reply...  I have to older cats as well & its all animal magnetics...  I think a older dog would be better- Daisy is unusual in the fact that she was with the breeder those first 5 years in a cage with no attention- now after a year she is just adjusting & with such a horrible start to her life- I know the puppy would get allot of attention???  Anyway we will see...  I am not against a older dog so much it just has to be well balanced & a good example- I meet my first dachshund this last christmas it was terribly sweet- it was a rescue by my boyfriends mother- because Daisy was used for breeding I think she would love a puppy but we all know they are work work work!!! Anyway I have contacted a breeder for a older dog so we will see...  Thery said they may retire one of there males soon enough...  Thats what I am gathering corgi puppys are full of energy...

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Permalink Reply by The Geek's Wife & her Corgi Ein on February 1, 2011 at 11:34am

Puppies require A LOT of undivided attention... At least until they're house trained. We reached a plateau with our house training efforts, so we've had to go hard core to get this puppy house trained for good. My trainer says that I have to give her 100% of my attention while she's in the house, or I have to crate her. No tv, no computer, nothing while she's in the house out of her crate. I only have a free minute to write this, cause she's playing outside. Having a puppy is kind of like having a baby, so it's not something to jump into on a whim.

My dachshund is so sweet. He's my cuddly bear. I think I'm having a harder time dealing with the fact that I can't spend more time with him than he is. LOL

By the way, the best dog I've ever had came from a shelter. I would have gotten another shelter dog if we weren't planning to start a family. It can be hit and miss sometimes, and you just don't want to play Russian Roulette with your kids. Good luck on your search for a new family member.

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Permalink Reply by mia, herky, & kim on February 1, 2011 at 11:53am

we have 2 older male dogs and then added the male and female corgi puppies.  the older dogs do not really like the younger ones all that much :-(

they WILL put up with them but do not play with them at all.  we had thought they would at least play together but no.  our "boys" did not take kindly to adding the pups to the household and were rather testy at first.  I suppose it was that old territorial thing!  i'm sure it depends on your dog, what kind of other dog, etc...... but this was our experience. 

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Permalink Reply by Carry Mackenzie on February 1, 2011 at 12:12pm

I am feeling my strongly about seeking a older dog- I have my name down with a breeder for a retired male & I hope it turns into some thing these next 6 months- I think it would make Daisys so happy to have a mate- the most important thing is that he is not fearfull & can be a good example!!! & also cat friendly...

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