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Adopting two puppy's instead of one
Posted on 10/20/17 at 9:34 am
Posted on 10/20/17 at 9:34 am
Had to put my chocolate lab down a few months ago 
and now the family and I are ready for another one or two which brings me to my question. What are the pros and cons of two puppy's from the same litter vs. one puppy.
and now the family and I are ready for another one or two which brings me to my question. What are the pros and cons of two puppy's from the same litter vs. one puppy. 
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Posted on 10/20/17 at 9:35 am to TigerDude80
Twice as much dog shite on the carpet. 
Really though, I’ve gotten two puppies before. They were golden retrievers from a litter someone just left in a box in front of our vets. We wanted one, there were only two left, got one, made it about two miles down the road before we had to go back and get the other one.
Other than there being some genetic disorder (like red mange) the only problem I’d see would be that your doubling the care load you’ll have to deal with.
Really though, I’ve gotten two puppies before. They were golden retrievers from a litter someone just left in a box in front of our vets. We wanted one, there were only two left, got one, made it about two miles down the road before we had to go back and get the other one.
Other than there being some genetic disorder (like red mange) the only problem I’d see would be that your doubling the care load you’ll have to deal with.
This post was edited on 10/20/17 at 9:39 am
Posted on 10/20/17 at 9:35 am to TigerDude80
Two puppy's what? What is it that the puppies possess that you want to adopt?
This post was edited on 10/20/17 at 9:36 am
Posted on 10/20/17 at 9:35 am to TigerDude80
Lose both shoes instead of one
Posted on 10/20/17 at 9:36 am to TigerDude80
2 puppies can bond to each other and not to the humans...
Posted on 10/20/17 at 9:36 am to TigerDude80
Don't
Posted on 10/20/17 at 9:36 am to TigerDude80
the work you do with one puppy doesnt double when you have 2. Plus they will entertain each other.
I made a mistake and got my dobe when he was a puupy and didnt get a 2nd. Could have done the same ammount of work and had 2 of them. When i have to get another, i will get 2 at a time.
I made a mistake and got my dobe when he was a puupy and didnt get a 2nd. Could have done the same ammount of work and had 2 of them. When i have to get another, i will get 2 at a time.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 9:38 am to TigerDude80
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two puppy's from the same litter vs. one puppy.
Do it man, they will be companions for life. I took in a stray and I'm going to get her a buddy, she cries when she sees other dogs.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 9:39 am to TigerDude80
I don't mind having two dogs at once, but I don't think I could handle them both being puppies at the same time.
That's just me, though. Whether you go with two or one, enjoy the heck out of them.
That's just me, though. Whether you go with two or one, enjoy the heck out of them.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 9:39 am to TigerDude80
My friend and I bought labs from the same litter. there were 3 left. I took two and he took one. training was much easier for me. They would see the other do something and be rewarded for it, so they would follow. Also, they weren't nearly as hyper since they always had someone to play with.
this obviously isn't a 100% thing, but it worked well for me.
this obviously isn't a 100% thing, but it worked well for me.
This post was edited on 10/20/17 at 9:42 am
Posted on 10/20/17 at 9:41 am to TigerDude80
We foster many puppies from the same litters. Every time, the adopter only got one. However, I do see special bonds forming among the soblings, although it may be just because they are kept together.
Dogs will adapt to thier surroundings, but personally, I feel if two from the same litter are adopted together, it will help the both of them transition to their new environment better. Plus, you're helping out twice the amount of dogs and they will have that playmate.
Dogs will adapt to thier surroundings, but personally, I feel if two from the same litter are adopted together, it will help the both of them transition to their new environment better. Plus, you're helping out twice the amount of dogs and they will have that playmate.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 10:02 am to TigerDude80
we got a lab/shepherd mix that we love for my birthday a few years back.
my wife was pretty hesitant but she really grew to love him. annoyingly to be honest.
after about a year she really wanted another one to my complete shock. she just wanted somebody for him to be with when we were out.
we were going to get a german shepherd, but i stupidly opened the door for a lady and she grabbed it before me as the shelter opened. ended up seeing a year old coon hound that was neurotic, but sweet as could be and ended up winning my kids over. when we got her home, we let her in the gate and she ran over to my lab, gave the let's play sign and they started fighting and running around the yard.
it's been really great as they do fight and play a bit, but they also are really protective of each other and our family.
the coonhound is a moron that will go up to anything and start licking and i've seen my lab bulldoze a pit that was growling at her the wrong way.
they get into trouble a lot together too.
my wife was pretty hesitant but she really grew to love him. annoyingly to be honest.
after about a year she really wanted another one to my complete shock. she just wanted somebody for him to be with when we were out.
we were going to get a german shepherd, but i stupidly opened the door for a lady and she grabbed it before me as the shelter opened. ended up seeing a year old coon hound that was neurotic, but sweet as could be and ended up winning my kids over. when we got her home, we let her in the gate and she ran over to my lab, gave the let's play sign and they started fighting and running around the yard.
it's been really great as they do fight and play a bit, but they also are really protective of each other and our family.
the coonhound is a moron that will go up to anything and start licking and i've seen my lab bulldoze a pit that was growling at her the wrong way.
they get into trouble a lot together too.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 10:05 am to TigerDude80
Personally I'm a 2 dog person, I think dogs need dog companionship, especially when no one is home.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 11:45 am to TigerDude80
They entertain each other and learn faster. That's my experience.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 11:46 am to TigerDude80
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What are the pros and cons of two puppy's from the same litter vs. one puppy.
Double the destruction. It's hard to discipline just one.
More hassles from controlling 2 young pups instead of just one.
As a pro, they will play with each other and get more exercise.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 12:24 pm to TigerDude80
They'll always have someone, even when you're not there.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 12:29 pm to TigerDude80
Do you have twice as much affection to give them? That would be my deciding factor.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 1:03 pm to TigerDude80
I am two dogs. I decided to get a second one because the first one was getting so attached to me, every second I was home he wanted me to give him attention and he would whine when I didn't.
But I think the upside of getting two puppies is that puppies chew up shite when they are bored (and when they are losing their baby teeth) so having another puppy will keep each other occupied. With that said, they can both get ahold of something and that means it will be double the damage.. But you just have to realize puppies get into stuff because they are bored so if you can find away to keep them occupied the less damage they do.
Also, with two dogs, they have each other to play around with so they burn more energy.
But I think the upside of getting two puppies is that puppies chew up shite when they are bored (and when they are losing their baby teeth) so having another puppy will keep each other occupied. With that said, they can both get ahold of something and that means it will be double the damage.. But you just have to realize puppies get into stuff because they are bored so if you can find away to keep them occupied the less damage they do.
Also, with two dogs, they have each other to play around with so they burn more energy.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 2:41 pm to TigerDude80
Went to the shelter to get a puppy about a year after our 13 year old dog died. All the dogs were barking and going crazy except for two little sister pups with their heads on top of each other, looking forlorn. Heard Sarah Maclachlan music in my head. Had to have them.
They conned the shite out of us.
But they're awesome. Glad we did it. I like having two dogs. Also have brother cats. Regular Brady Bunch set up.
They conned the shite out of us.
But they're awesome. Glad we did it. I like having two dogs. Also have brother cats. Regular Brady Bunch set up.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 3:15 pm to TigerDude80
Just do it. There are pros and cons. Just give them pups a good home.
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