Guest Anonymous Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 My beagle is only 5 months. We got him when he turned 2 months old. We were told that the earlier we get a second dog for dexter that the better he will feel unlonely. is this true? if so, what breeds are good companions for beagles? Quote
CincoandDahlilasgirl Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 Idk different dogs adjust differently. we got cinco when dahlila was 6 yrs old and she adjusted fine within the 1st to weeks. Quote
imported_Kat Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 It depends on the individual dog. As for a particular breed, why not go along to your local animal shelter and see who your puppy would like for a companion. Quote
izzy Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 Hounds are "pack dogs" they love company, they can be with other dogs, even with cats. My suggest is get another hound, it can be easier putting both together. Quote
lsailor Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 I 2nd Izzy's suggestion to get another hound. Beagles are definately happier in a pack, why not look at a Beagle rescue or the shelter? I frequently see Beagles at the shelters where we live since they are a popular breed around here. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 I would suggest waiting actually. Especially if you are thinking of getting another puppy. One puppy/adolescent is hard enough, without adding a second to the mix. There are so many needs to address at this age - training, bonding, medical - that I have always prefered to see a dog through that before adding another baby or teenager to the house. Good Luck! :D Quote
imported_Debbie Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 I think it depends on the individual dog, by like most said.....dogs are pack animals. :wink: I had Sassafrass my JRT for 4 months (she was 6mos. old) when we got Gretchen (Lab/Rott) at 8weeks old...... Sassy did fine with Gretchen and 3 months after that we added a wee kitten to the mix. They were all fine with each other.... as a matter of fact little Sassy took over mothering the kitten even at her young age. And finally 2 months after Kato Kat arrived we added another JRT puppy to the mix !!! And everyone gets along famously !!! And all the dogs are female, the kat is the only male. All are spayed/neutered. :angel: Quote
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