Ryans Mom asked:
…And I’m not sure how my 10 year old Miniature Schnauzer will react. He thinks he’s king of the castle and our baby but I thought he would enjoy a puppy playmate. Can you share your experiences or perhaps someone you know had a good or bad experience doing this. As much as I want another dog I don’t want to upset him permantely. Perhaps they adjust after a while? I’m torn!!! Thanks.
Tags: Bad Experience, Experiences, King Of The Castle, Miniature Schnauzer, Playmate, Puppy
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Dog Lovers Mega Pack
How does your dog get along with other dogs, say at a dog park or a doggie daycare?
I know I wouldn’t get another dog, because our 14 y-o Mini Schnauzer has been an only dog all her life and thinks that she owns the world, and other dogs shouldn’t intrude on it.
April 4th, 2009 at 12:33 am
Start a Doggie Daycare
well like anything, there will be an adjusting period. And what I mean by this is , one of the dogs will have to be the “alpha” dog. If your male dog is not neutered and you bring in another male dog that isnt neutered either, you will be asking for some knock down drag out fights.. my suggestion is to introduce a YOUNG pup to him.
We had a 6 yr. old that thought he “ruled” the roost as well, until we brought in another dog, anyway, they had their moments but now they know their places with each other and they ignore each other for the most part.. ocassionally they will play, but it is VERY few and far between! Dogs are like humans, they dont want a stanger throwed in the house with them either.
April 4th, 2009 at 10:20 am
Sit Stay Fetch, Good Dog!
Cocker Spaniel are snappy with children
Border Collies-4KM walks daily&acreage.
Beagles; Are difficult dogs-4km walks and indoor livestyle, as they will bark and howl if left outside and there known diggers.
Husky are dominant and need a 6 feet fence and large yard are not suitable for children
Malamutes are dominant and need a 6feet fence and large yard and are not suitable for children
Fox terriers
Australian Cattle dog-4km walks
Heeler-4km
Maltese Terrier-too highly strung
Shi Tzu-Too Highly strung
Pomeranian-Too high strung
Excellent Children dogs; Labrador,
Greyhound-indoors as cannot regulat body temperature, Golden Retriever, Staffy-inside dogs, Mastiffs.
Small dogs are generally too highstrung for young children
A responisible owner would want to look up links, not just go on other people opinions, other peoples opinion of these best children dogs may not suit your lifestyle.
The best place is a Shelter-they know what breed will suit your lifestyle
Animals Shelters are the BEST PLACE
Make sure you choose a breed suited to your lifestyle, don’t make your choose on the cute factor, fluffy factor, breed alone or colour.don’t buy from a petstore.
NEVER BUY FROM A PETSTORE
PUPPY INSIDE PETSTORE ARE FROM PUPPY MILLS
A reliable breeder would never sell to a petstore, where as a backyard breeder&puppy mill would
TRUE Reason Pets are Surrended
Unwanted Gift
owner sadly passed away.
owners had no time
owners were moving
relationship breakup
elderly owner was too ill
too exuberant for his very elderly owner.
owners were moving into a rental property that wouldn’t allow pets
owner was moving.
elderly owner was going into a nursing home
surrendered to us because their owner was having a baby & didn’t want them anymore
owners were moving interstate
abandoned by his former owners
Adult dogs are generally better with children, then puppies
Reason not to breed
1.you do not have the best interests of the breed at heart
2.Remember that what YOU bring into this world, is your responsibility.
3. if you do not have health checks done on the prospective parents
4. if you aren’t able to bring the puppies up so they will be socialized.
5.poor temperament just because they are sa good example of the breed in conformation.
6. YOU are putting the life of your dog at risk
7. Good education for your children
8. if you are willing to let those pups go to just any home.
9. Not all dogs are built to be bred
10. There are already too many dogs in the world
11. Dogs that aren’t neutered face serious health risks
12. Female dogs used for breeding face serious health risk
13. Be prepared to work like a dog when your pet goes into labor.
14. Not all dogs make the best mothers
REASON TO SPAY/NEUTER
1. prevent pyometra (pus-filled uterus) and breast cancer in females
2. prevents testicular cancer, if done before six months of age
3. Will not go into heat
4. Less likely to escape.
5.Neutered cats and dogs focus their attention on their human families
6 Spaying or neutering will NOT make your pet fat
7. Letting your pet produce offspring you have no intention of keeping teaches your children irresponsibility
8. Reducing the pet over population, Millions of cats and dogs of all ages and breeds are euthanized monthly.
9.It’s simple math – there just aren’t enough homes for all of these animals
10. Papers” don’t mean an animal should be bred.
11.For every home you find for an animal that you have bred, a home is lost for a shelter animal
April 6th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Dog Lovers Mega Pack
We had a 12 year old dominant mini when my mom brought home our first standard schnauzer. since the pup was young it readily accepted the dominance of the mini. The puppy also being schnauzer like helped alot. I would suggest getting a female dog, the are more docile, and more readily suggest beta postions. If there is an issue between the dogs, assert yourself as the alpha “dog” in the pack. My mother did this as our standard schnauzer pack grew” we now have 3, not including three left over from a litter) My mom is the leader of the pack, so we rarely have fights, even between the males. Anyway, your mini should ajust to another animal in the house, just make sure you and your family give them both equal attention.