Maybe Getting New Puppy Soon

SheepOfBlue said:
Yep Sca went to get Spitfire. He loved everyone and had to visit all the dogs and people and Spitfire. Spitfire went to get Angus he was fine with Angus but all the other dogs were just not to his liking. Think he was so so OK with Little Bit but the others were not approved.

But he did not get upset with Angus so I knew he would warm over time (best I could hope for LOL)
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This is good to read that he was noticeably better with one over another.
 
I’m so sorry to hear about Watson. I think adding a new family member is a great idea for you and Roxy. We never forget or replace those we lose but opening your heart to another helps the sting, and it’s hard not to smile at a Sheltie puppy.

I have six females…some from the same line, two are mother/daughter, and two are not related at all. I think the age of the dogs you have when you bring in the new one can be more of a factor than the gender. I’ve had no problems between my girls other than the typical dust-up when one gets in another’s space while they’re barking at the UPS truck. A sharp “No!” from me discourages that. My oldest is nearly 15 and the youngest one year but they all respect the senior girls.

Roxy may not accept your new addition right away…the girls can be stubborn and I’ve had some take several weeks before they consent to play, but it does happen. Trust your instincts on the right puppy and it will work out fine. Don’t be discouraged if they don’t bond immediately. Good luck and look forward to hearing all about it!
 
I had two girls for a time- Cranboy was too much energy for Callie as a puppy so when I went from 3 dogs to 2, I knew I needed another to keep Cran out of Callie's hair. so we brought Dixie home- an older puppy as Cran came home in Jan and Dixie came home in Oct. Dixie was more respectful of Callie than Cran but she played with him and kept him occupied so he didn't bother Callie as much. definitely think it's mostly personality...
of course, Dixie now rules the 3 boys:winkgrin::yes:
 
I am very sorry about the loss of you Watson. Honestly, a great way to go, quick, without issues, although I imagine it must have been a shock to you being the quick, unexpected loss. We recently had to put our doxie down - I feel for your heartbreak.

I can't help with the girl to girl thing as I have 2 boys. TBH, I'm scared of introducing a female; my husband does want one at some point though. I've always had boys except my first dog when I was young.

My only input is don't always expect love at first sight! You may want another, but Roxy may be super excited over the puppies or not interested at all. She might take a liking or take offense! It may seem like a cool thing for her when she visits and then she may be floored when that ball of energy enters your home. You know your family set up, you know Roxy, and you might feel a fit for your situation - go with your gut and all will work out.

We did not take Brodie with us when picking out Deacon; we took our youngest son. The breeder had 2 choices based on what she felt would work for us based on what was available. Hubby like one pup, son and I liked the other which was the one the breeder felt was best fit for us. PS. He is! Brodie was not a huge fan of him when younger. There was no animosity, but Brodie pretty much ignored him for months. Deacon would jump through hoops, literally jump, jump, jump trying to get Brodie's attention and Brodie would just look through him like he wasn't here. Once Deacon got a bit older and bigger, Brodie got more interested in him. They can each survive on their own, or on their own with one or both of us, but they play a ton together as well. They are not latched at the hip to each other but they are our Frick and Frack, two peas in a pod at times, not all the time. Brodie has never been a fan of yappy, jumpy dogs (even though he is a yappy, jumpy dog) and having Deacon around who is a bit less yappy but very much a pogo stick dog has made Brodie a bit more excepting of other yappy, jumpy dogs.
 
so when I got Destin, I took the other three to meet him- they were all fine so I brought him home.
Twice in the last couple years, I've roadtripped with friends to get their new puppies- both times to SC. I live pretty close to the interstate so my house was the overnight after picking up the puppy before each friend/new puppy went home. Dixie pretty much avoided the puppy the first time and the second time. Cran and Jocu both checked the puppy out- tried a little play but puppy couldn't really keep up.... Destin wasn't having anything to do with either puppy- I have told him that someday we'll have one of those and he says- that he's the puppy......
 
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Sandy in CT said:
I am very sorry about the loss of you Watson. Honestly, a great way to go, quick, without issues, although I imagine it must have been a shock to you being the quick, unexpected loss. We recently had to put our doxie down - I feel for your heartbreak.

I can't help with the girl to girl thing as I have 2 boys. TBH, I'm scared of introducing a female; my husband does want one at some point though. I've always had boys except my first dog when I was young.

My only input is don't always expect love at first sight! You may want another, but Roxy may be super excited over the puppies or not interested at all. She might take a liking or take offense! It may seem like a cool thing for her when she visits and then she may be floored when that ball of energy enters your home. You know your family set up, you know Roxy, and you might feel a fit for your situation - go with your gut and all will work out.

We did not take Brodie with us when picking out Deacon; we took our youngest son. The breeder had 2 choices based on what she felt would work for us based on what was available. Hubby like one pup, son and I liked the other which was the one the breeder felt was best fit for us. PS. He is! Brodie was not a huge fan of him when younger. There was no animosity, but Brodie pretty much ignored him for months. Deacon would jump through hoops, literally jump, jump, jump trying to get Brodie's attention and Brodie would just look through him like he wasn't here. Once Deacon got a bit older and bigger, Brodie got more interested in him. They can each survive on their own, or on their own with one or both of us, but they play a ton together as well. They are not latched at the hip to each other but they are our Frick and Frack, two peas in a pod at times, not all the time. Brodie has never been a fan of yappy, jumpy dogs (even though he is a yappy, jumpy dog) and having Deacon around who is a bit less yappy but very much a pogo stick dog has made Brodie a bit more excepting of other yappy, jumpy dogs.
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Hah! Love at first sight? That definitely did not happen with Watson. I’m pretty sure she loved him more than he loved her but they got along well enough nearly all of the time. As she got older she learned better when he was willing to play and when he preferred her to leave him be. And she did.

I hope she remembers what a menace she was when she was s puppy!;):ROFLMAO:

I’ll be happy to take the breeder’s advice as to which they think is a better fit. I know they are both tricolors but I haven’t asked for pics yet. I think they might have sent them in their first email; it looked like there was an attachment but I couldn’t see it.

I think I’m not going to ask for any and see which one they think is the better fit for us and meet them both and see if that’s in agreement. Maybe even leaving Roxy in the car for the first meeting. Once my husband and I get a chance to see how they are with us, we can bring her in and see how she reacts to them and if she is better with one or the other.

I full expect a different reaction when we get home and she realizes that this new, crazy little being lives in her house now.

The breeder’s take is that Roxy, being two and the resident will likely retain her position and since both will be altered, there won’t be the hormones at play pushing them to squabble for dominance.

Both pups are reported to be “outgoing and friendly.” That’s how I describe Roxy when I don’t want to scare people about Roxy. “Overbearingly friendly and bats@&$ crazy” when I’m being honest about it. :wink2:
 
Calliesmom said:
so when I got Destin, I took the other three to meet him- they were all fine so I brought him home.
Twice in the last couple years, I've roadtripped with friends to get their new puppies- both times to SC. I live pretty close to the interstate so my house was the overnight after picking up the puppy before each friend/new puppy went home. Dixie pretty much avoided the puppy the first time and the second time. Cran and Jocu both checked the puppy out- tried a little play but puppy couldn't really keep up.... Destin wasn't having anything to do with either puppy- I have told him that someday we'll have one of those and he says- that he's the puppy......
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I’m A-ok with some sulking and pouting and avoidance at first. I won’t be a-ok with outright belligerence. I guess that’s probably the biggest thing, if she will show any of that from the get go I guess. I’d rather she did instead of a week later once we’re home.

Watson was always a single once we brought him home until Roxy. I once had a trainer tell me I shouldn’t ever get a second because he wasn’t going to bond to us. I’m not so sure about it now. Even being 8 when we got Roxy, once she matured a bit and was a little less obnoxious, he played with her a lot. He was more likely to approach new people who came to the house… and actually let them touch him!! I wonder if he would have opened up more like that had we gotten a second sooner.

An ideal match, I think, is once with a calmer demeanor like Watson but younger with young dog energy. We’ll see I guess.

I appreciate everyone’s experiences and a lot of my replies is me working through it all and trying to prepare for any outcome from the first meeting.
 
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