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New puppy and old dog
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:54 am
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:54 am
Anybody done this before? How does the good old dog respond to having a new puppy?
I've got a 12 year old boxer that has been a truly awesome dog, and I can't imagine she has more than a couple years left.
I'm definitely going to want another boxer, and I'm thinking it would be a good idea to get the new one now. Seems like old could help train new by example, plus give my old friend some canine companionship in her old age. I don't want to cause her distress though.
What says the OT?
I've got a 12 year old boxer that has been a truly awesome dog, and I can't imagine she has more than a couple years left.
I'm definitely going to want another boxer, and I'm thinking it would be a good idea to get the new one now. Seems like old could help train new by example, plus give my old friend some canine companionship in her old age. I don't want to cause her distress though.
What says the OT?
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Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:56 am to uway
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Seems like old could help train new by example, plus give my old friend some canine compan
12 is getting up there for a boxer. I would wait.
I wouldn't want an out of control puppy being around a dog that is on its last leg
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:57 am to Jones
has the old dog been around other pups?
if not... take my word for it, WAIT
if not... take my word for it, WAIT
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:58 am to uway
I've got old dogs and pups and never had any issues. It's beneficial for both canines. Just don't neglect the old dog in the process. As long as both dogs get equal attention everything should be fine. How young a pup are we talking?
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:58 am to uway
I've done it with the same breed...they love companionship...should be fine
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:58 am to oleyeller
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has the old dog been around other pups? if not... take my word for it, WAIT
She's been around babies and kids for the last seven years so she's used to not being the center of attention. Just don't know whether she'd be ok with a mini-me jumping around.
And Jones, she's still pretty spry for a 12 year old boxer.
This post was edited on 2/27/15 at 9:59 am
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:00 am to uway
We had an 8 year old girl yorkie and got a 2 month old male german shepheard/golden retriever mix who is now a year old.
I'm pretty sure the yorkie hates the other dog, but she at least tolerates him. It's pretty funny to watch the 10lb yorkie snap at the 70lb dog. The yorkie is the alpha. It's pretty comical.
I'm pretty sure the yorkie hates the other dog, but she at least tolerates him. It's pretty funny to watch the 10lb yorkie snap at the 70lb dog. The yorkie is the alpha. It's pretty comical.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:00 am to Jones
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I wouldn't want an out of control puppy being around a dog that is on its last leg
This is a fair point but generally dogs raised with other dogs make better dogs.
Actually we just had to put our Akita down a couple of weeks ago. I was dead set against getting another dog until the Akita died. I wanted him to have all of the attention in his waning years.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:01 am to tigerinthebueche
quote:that sounds good
I've got old dogs and pups and never had any issues. It's beneficial for both canines.
quote:
How young a pup are we talking?
Assumed I would get one 8or 10 weeks old. I think that's when we got this one.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:01 am to uway
do it...im a boxer breeder...and I have had boxers since I was a kid....never not had one...and I'm 33...give the old one the attention it needs/deserves...and set down ground rules for the old one and the pup...they will do fine...and it always helps with training when the new pup can see what you expect by the way the old dog behaves...
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:02 am to uway
Gotcha.
My boxer lived to be 12. Got a tumor and the end came pretty quickly. I guess every situation is different. A puppy during his last months would have been detrimental to his already poor health.
They are awesome dogs. We had a fawn. You?
My boxer lived to be 12. Got a tumor and the end came pretty quickly. I guess every situation is different. A puppy during his last months would have been detrimental to his already poor health.
They are awesome dogs. We had a fawn. You?
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:04 am to Jones
quote:
We had a fawn.
Same, with white markings.
She's kind of a runt but still beautiful.
Awesome dogs is an understatement. I know everyone loves their breeds, but I can't imagine a sweeter or less annoying dog (after the crazy puppy phase).
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:07 am to uway
Cool cool.
Yea ours was pretty crazy as a puppy but really calmed down after that. He preferred to go play in the yard and then come sit on his bean bag chair in the living room by us. Was a really well behaved dog
Yea ours was pretty crazy as a puppy but really calmed down after that. He preferred to go play in the yard and then come sit on his bean bag chair in the living room by us. Was a really well behaved dog
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:12 am to uway
My last boxer died at 12, (estimate, as he was a rescue). I've owned 2 boxers, and they absolutely loved being around puppies, and having a companion. They weren't alpha dogs, and always conceded that and were very easy going with other dogs. Even when old, my last loved having new dogs over and would be extremely patient, even with young and frisky puppies. I can't imagine a dog with a better temperment for kids and puppies, just my 2 cents.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:20 am to uway
Had an older male lab who was getting steroid shots for his back discs etc. We brought in a new female golden lab puppy and he was like new again. He gained some youth and actually never needed shots again. She kept him alive another 3 years I have no doubt about it.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:22 am to uway
We have a 14 year old dachshund and a 3 year old beagle. The dachshund helped discipline him as a puppy by showing him how, where and when to go outside. The beagle also learned pretty early on that he wasn't in charge. The old man made sure of that. 
As far as companionship, they will be fine unless the new puppy you bring in is a total dick. Ours play together and act like they were raised together all their life but there is a definite hierarchy in the house. If the beagle is at the water bowl and the dachshund walks up, he will back off to let the old guy get some water then go back to drinking. Same thing with toys, food, etc.
As far as companionship, they will be fine unless the new puppy you bring in is a total dick. Ours play together and act like they were raised together all their life but there is a definite hierarchy in the house. If the beagle is at the water bowl and the dachshund walks up, he will back off to let the old guy get some water then go back to drinking. Same thing with toys, food, etc.
This post was edited on 2/27/15 at 10:23 am
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:25 am to Tigerdew
I think the hardest part about bringing in a puppy is when the older dog dies, and seeing the younger one mourn.
My 2 were close to the same age. They had been together their entire life. When the boxer died, my jack russell wasn't the same, and died weeks later all of a sudden, without ever being sick prior or having problems of any kind. I'm convinced his heart was just broken from missing his pal.
My 2 were close to the same age. They had been together their entire life. When the boxer died, my jack russell wasn't the same, and died weeks later all of a sudden, without ever being sick prior or having problems of any kind. I'm convinced his heart was just broken from missing his pal.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:25 am to uway
We have three dogs separated by 3 years. Every three years I get puppy fever and get a new pup.
Introducing a puppy, even to a typically dog agrressive female is easier than you might think.
Let them meet on neutral ground and play. Then just bring em in the house. The older dog will set the boundaries.
It's only tricky if the pup is going to be significantly larger than the adult.
My oldest male is 100lbs and approaching 7. Female is almost 4 and 50lbs. But the male pup is not quite a year and over 130lbs.
There is an odd power shift between em all depending on circumstances.
Dogs pretty much figure it out on their own if you don't constantly step in (something my wife did with her female).
Introducing a puppy, even to a typically dog agrressive female is easier than you might think.
Let them meet on neutral ground and play. Then just bring em in the house. The older dog will set the boundaries.
It's only tricky if the pup is going to be significantly larger than the adult.
My oldest male is 100lbs and approaching 7. Female is almost 4 and 50lbs. But the male pup is not quite a year and over 130lbs.
There is an odd power shift between em all depending on circumstances.
Dogs pretty much figure it out on their own if you don't constantly step in (something my wife did with her female).
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:34 am to uway
I think the only real answer here is that you know your dog better than anyone....if you think she will be okay with it then do it.
Good luck!
ETA: It might not matter because of the age difference....but if you already have a female then get a male puppy.
Good luck!
ETA: It might not matter because of the age difference....but if you already have a female then get a male puppy.
This post was edited on 2/27/15 at 10:35 am
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:59 am to BoredStateWorker
we brought a lab puppy into the home with a bull mastiff, both females.(both fixed)
the bull mastiff was so intrigued by the puppy and immediately went mother role on us. she helped out so much with annabelle. we never even had to potty train the lab to wait and go outside, and she never once went inside the house.
now the mastiff just goes around the backyard humping the lab.
the bull mastiff was so intrigued by the puppy and immediately went mother role on us. she helped out so much with annabelle. we never even had to potty train the lab to wait and go outside, and she never once went inside the house.
now the mastiff just goes around the backyard humping the lab.
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