Ruftybear Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I would love to hear some advice from people more experienced than me with this topic. We have always had at least 3 dogs for as long as I can remember, but only ever one male in the group. We currently have one 3 year old male shitzu X who is an absolute sweetie and not a mean bone in his body, as well as our 11 year old Jack Russell X who is a female and a lovely girl too (both are desexed). We have decided that since we recently lost our little mini foxie (Lucy), that we have room in our family for a rescue dog and wonder whether you would recommend we get a male or a female. A rescue I spoke to recently has said that two males (desexed) are fine together, but I would love to hear what others here think. I would be looking at a small breed because it will be a house dog. Thanks :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 (edited) Just allow them to spend some time with a prospective friend - ask a rescue group for a non dominant male or female that is good with both sexes and you should be OK, take your dogs along and introduce 1 at a time. If one of yours is toy obsessed or possessive, then the incoming dog needs to be disinterested in toys or you'll possibly have troubles. I have 4 of my own dogs - 3 males and a female and 2 long term fosters - 1 male, 1 female. All of them get along famously. I have a new foster that should rehome quickly - a female, she's a beauty and very rehomable so shouldn't be here long. I should also say that I've been owning and fostering dogs for many years! I've probably had over 150 fosters and owned quite a few dogs since 2005, I take on older dogs so unfortunately lose them, often within 1 to 3 years. Of course I provide them with all veterinary treatment possible and do everythign to give them quality of life but inevitably they get cancer or other things that take them away. Edited June 7, 2011 by dogmad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I have 6 male dogs. 2 large, 4 small. All get along, it's the 2 desexed bitches that grumble at each other occassionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruftybear Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Just allow them to spend some time with a prospective friend - ask a rescue group for a non dominant male or female that is good with both sexes and you should be OK, take your dogs along and introduce 1 at a time. If one of yours is toy obsessed or possessive, then the incoming dog needs to be disinterested in toys or you'll possibly have troubles. I have 4 of my own dogs - 3 males and a female and 2 long term fosters - 1 male, 1 female. All of them get along famously. I have a new foster that should rehome quickly - a female, she's a beauty and very rehomable so shouldn't be here long. I should also say that I've been owning and fostering dogs for many years! I've probably had over 150 fosters and owned quite a few dogs since 2005, I take on older dogs so unfortunately lose them, often within 1 to 3 years. Of course I provide them with all veterinary treatment possible and do everythign to give them quality of life but inevitably they get cancer or other things that take them away. Thanks for the advice. You are wonderful for rescuing and fostering so many dogs, especially the older dogs. It's heartbreaking to lose them, but they bring so much to your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruftybear Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 I have 6 male dogs. 2 large, 4 small. All get along, it's the 2 desexed bitches that grumble at each other occassionally. I did hear that the bitches can be a bit that way. We used to have a Silky (Sasha) who really didn't like Molly, our Jack Russell X. They never fought at all, but Sasha made it clear how she felt and Molly knew not to push her luck .. lol .. other than that we've never had any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Jezebel and Sue ar never full on, they just gizzle and complainat each other. They sound like two old biddies having a bitch session. They will happily curl up togther to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 (edited) Are you in NSW? I can suggest some delightful littlies if it would help! A dog of around 5 or 6 yrs might be a good bet - young enough to play but not young enough to annoy the 11 yr old. Edited June 7, 2011 by dogmad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruftybear Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Thanks dogmad, but we prefer puppies. My mother won't have them older, though it doesn't bother me. We are thinking about it and I have done some searching on the rescues in our area. I'm also going to check with our vets because they sometimes have dumped animals left with them. The right one will find us at the right time ... well that's what seems to happen with most of our other dogs anyway :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngeK Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 We had 2 entire males and 1 desexed female. 1 of the males died at 15 about 3 weeks ago and there has never been a problem. I would never go for 2 bitches myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 If you have an old dog just make sure it has somewhere to get away from the new puppy, its not fair to subject an old chook to sharp toothed pups with no manners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillybob Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I have three males who live with me, 16/15/11, they all get on very well. We may have a grumble now and then but thats about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I have kept entire males together for many years and they were often used at stud. About the only time they are separated is when the bitches come in season. I know I have done this and they do live happily together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I have two entire males, a desexed male and an entire female here and we have never had issues. The boys get a little silly when ALchemy is in season but they are kept seperate during that time, otherwise we have never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I have kept entire males together for many years and they were often used at stud. About the only time they are separated is when the bitches come in season. I know I have done this and they do live happily together. I'd hope for nothing less from Whippets. Other breeds I'd not try it. So much depends on the breed and the individual dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 If the dogs are desexed it doesn't matter what sexes are kept together. The dogs don't know what sex the other desexed dog is.It is more a matter of the personality of the dogs. Keeping entire males & females together is different & depends on many various factors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruftybear Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Thanks to everyone for their advice. I only keep desexed dogs, so it looks like things will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruftybear Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 If you have an old dog just make sure it has somewhere to get away from the new puppy, its not fair to subject an old chook to sharp toothed pups with no manners. Don't worry, Molly has loads of place to get away ... usually my bed. When Toby first came and he got too much she would flatten him with her paw and that would slow him down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomas Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I have 5 unneutered male Vizslas,no problems here. Ages are 12, 2 x 10 year olds,6 year old and a 5 year old. Never had a problem and they all share my bed with me for naps on a daily basis. So it can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdogdog Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I have 2 neutered boys and a spade girl. The girl is the tempermental one. Such a bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divinemissmillie Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I've only ever kept desexed dogs, up to 4 at a time. Never had problems with the boys together, just occasional jealousy between the girls. I think it is more a matter of personality than sex - I am sure there are a lot of entire male dogs that live together happily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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