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Hi everyone, my sister's friend is giving her 5 puppies so I'll be getting one. I have 1 other dog but Sammy is still a little puppy as well but a little bit older then the one I'll be getting. The new puppy I'll be getting is a poodle/ Chih. mix. I know it sounds weird but believe me it's real adorable. I'm not sure if I'll be getting a girl or boy. Tomorrow when I go pick it up I'll see which one is for me. I'll try to hurry up and take pictures The other dog that I have is a beagle. There is one picture on here that shows him, it's in relationships , in the pictures with Kay.


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Oh gosh a BEAGLE and you want to add another pup at this stage? I highly suggest you bow out and wait till the beagle is matured until you get another pup. Beagles are incredibly smart and time demanding. At 6 months there is no way I could imagine trying to bring in another life to raise while you Beagle is at a critial stage in it's developement. I hope you have really thought this through. Try to be fair to the lives of the pups and ignore the desire to 'have another puppy'.


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Is something wrong with a beagle? I don't know if that was a good oh gosh or a bad one. I don't see a problem with getting another puppy IMO because for personal reasons I am not working so I will be home 24/7 and I will be spending a lot of time with them not like I didn't before. I've always had more than 1 dog growing up. I understand you mentioned to Denise about having two pups to train about potty and etc but I'm sure it can be done because I don't think I'm going to ignore one puppy that would be cruel. My guy will be around too so these puppies will not be left out. It's not only a desire to have another puppy, I wouldn't get another puppy if I didn't think I couldn't handle it or that one wouldn't get it's full attention and care. My family in Kentucky all about have beagles so I've been around them for along time. And now what they need.

I didn't post this to get yelled at, I was posting this to tell everyone the exciting news, just like everyone else that adds to their pets everyone is happy for them. This is the only forum I go to because you all are nice and I get along with you guys as my "friends".

As I said before thank you for your advice but I love animals too much to bring in another to be cruel to it. I am going to give this puppy a happy home and bring up my two puppies in a loving home.


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Congrats Shannon,


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LOL Thank you Teresa


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For the record, no one is yelling at you. We are just making sure you are thinking this through thoroughly because two puppies is a LOT of work! No one insinuated that you would be cruel to either dog either. We are just pointing out the implications of having to deal with bringing up two puppies instead of just one. I don't think a friend would do any less.

I think the beagle comment was not good or bad, but rather an indication of how busy you could be bringing up one puppy who is getting into his teenage years. I'm sure it also has to do with breed temper but lixx can probably elaborate more than I can on that.

I have to say I'm a bit concerned about the puppies getting the proper vet care, shots, etc now that you said you will not be working. puppies are a pretty big expense, a bit like adding another child to your family. Either way it sounds like you have your mind made up on this. Congrats and good luck.


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Originally Posted by ghostdesire
Is something wrong with a beagle? I don't know if that was a good oh gosh or a bad one.
Sorry, no nothing wrong with beagles. My exclaim was pointed more at the breed characteristics. They are incredibly smart, curious dogs who will get into alot of trouble without constant supervision. They can be great companions but they need alot of work to get them there. I can not imagine trying to raise one who is at a vital point in it's developement and then adding another dog to the mix (another puppy no less)

I don't see a problem with getting another puppy IMO because for personal reasons I am not working so I will be home 24/7 and I will be spending a lot of time with them not like I didn't before. I've always had more than 1 dog growing up. I understand you mentioned to Denise about having two pups to train about potty and etc but I'm sure it can be done because I don't think I'm going to ignore one puppy that would be cruel.
It is more then potty training, it is ensuring the proper mindset and characteristics into both dogs. I have met maybe one person that I know could succesfully raise 2 young dogs into great canine citizans with no adverse affects. Having more then one dog is not the issue, having 2 puppies at the same time is. Only you can decide whether you can truely handle and be fair to both dogs and make sure they get the individual attention and guidance to become the great dog each is capable of becoming.

It's not only a desire to have another puppy,
What are your reasons for adding another puppy to your life so soon?


I didn't post this to get yelled at, I was posting this to tell everyone the exciting news, just like everyone else that adds to their pets everyone is happy for them. This is the only forum I go to because you all are nice and I get along with you guys as my "friends".
I did not yell. I simply want to make sure you are considering what's best for the dog(s) involved, not what's best for you.

As I said before thank you for your advice but I love animals too much to bring in another to be cruel to it. I am going to give this puppy a happy home and bring up my two puppies in a loving home.
Puppies need more then love, they need structure, rutine and guidance. Since you are always home you may be able to acheive this. Remember to treat each dog as an individual. Allow them to grow on their own and do not compare each others progress. Give them plenty of one on one time with you so that they learn to respect you. If you feel that you can do this great, I just ask that you consider everything before hand. Be sure too, that the extra finances are there. With 2 pups you'll have 4 times the expense!


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I wouldn't bring a puppy in if I didn't have money for the vet, I take walks everyday with the dog and I know they need shots , I don't want my dogs to get pravo or anything else. My guy is working so it's not a problem but thank you anyway for congrats.


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Lixx thank you for your advice, at least it shows you care about the well being of animals. Sorry that I put yell just that I was putting something I was happy about and then get jumped on for it , so I just put the word "Yell". My reasons for having another dog is because I love dogs, they are a great campion and I want my other dog to have another dog friend and I saw the great chance when my sister was saying she was helping her friend by taking in the puppies. Before you said anything about it being wrong with two puppies I always had more then one dog and so I never saw a problem. I'm a little confused, by you saying that having two puppies at once will be bad do you mean that they will grow up to be bad dogs? Sorry I'm just a bit confused. Thank you for Lixx for the advice


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Originally Posted by ghostdesire
I'm a little confused, by you saying that having two puppies at once will be bad do you mean that they will grow up to be bad dogs? Sorry I'm just a bit confused. Thank you for Lixx for the advice
Not bad dogs, just ones that are not able to reach their full potential. Will this always happen, no. And some are very successful in rasing their dogs well. What usually happens is this.

Someone gets two young pups as 'friends for each other' to play with. The pups spend 95% of the day with each other, playing, romping, sleeping, eating, always together. A few times a day the owner may spend time teaching sit, down, some attempt at a recall. They might even go to a puppy class with the family and do some socialization. After that they feel the dogs are 'well behaved' and don't need any further work.

The dogs occasionally ignore you when comands are given, look to see what the other dog is doing as it would rather be with it then you. This is passed off because 'they are young' and not expected to have good attention spans. The dogs grow into their teenage years, where rebellion sets in, they challenge your authority and when you call 'come' they either ignore you or they look then run off to the other dog. You call again, no response and figure they will come when they get tired of being out. The dogs now have formed a pack and realised that they don't always have to do what you want.

Habbits start showing up, excessive barking, charging up to people coming to visit, jumping all over anyone entering your home. They become outlandish on the leash, pulling you in the direction they want to go, lunging at others passing. Out of frustration the owner either a) gives up one or both dogs, labling them 'unmanagable' or b) (usually the case if they are small breeds) excuses the behaviour and ignores it, thinking because they are physically stronger and can restrain the dog then it's okay.

**disclaimer** "you" is generic and refers to no one specific in this example!

Now yes, this often happens in single dog homes, but it is much more likely and easier to happen in a multi pup home. It takes a great deal of individual time to train these pups into great dogs that you can take anywhere. If both dogs were 'perfect' and grew up with no issues, learned everything the first time you taught something new then there wuld be no worries. But we know this not to be true. Dogs, like kids learn at different rates and will each encounter different challenges. It takes a very special kind of person that can recognize and deal with these issues without prejudice to each pup.

I see you mentioned the pup is already with you. I wish you the best of luck with him. He already has a disadvantage because he has been seperated too young. Be patient, understanding and treat them as indiviuals. I wish you the best of luck.