Ok, so as you may know my Mum's border collie bitch has just had a litter of pups, and Doug and I may be taking one of them off her hands
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I have one parent who would love a border collie, but another who would kill me with her bare hands for suggesting introducing a puppy into the household...
They're absolutely wonderful dogs. Mum's got two of them, and they're amazing; really bright, playful and protective... and they're sooooooo cute at this age!
Because often it's different with a puppy that's grown up along side them. I know Mum's dog, Zeb, did *not* like it at all when we tried to introduce another dog of his own age into the house, but when she got Susie (this current litter's mum) as a pup, Zeb was absolutely fine with her.
He's unpredictable with other dogs, he is friendly but if he thinks they want his toys he gets irritable. We are pondering a second dog but it would take careful introduction. sadly I don't think we're there yet.
Even if now is not the time, a puppy would probably be the best solution if you want a second dog. If they're young, they'll easily learn not to pinch his stuff, and they can establish a proper pack heirachy between them. Where as if a dog's been used to being alpha, they'll have problems adjusting to a more subordinate position. Y'know?
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But Eddie might object...
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Because often it's different with a puppy that's grown up along side them. I know Mum's dog, Zeb, did *not* like it at all when we tried to introduce another dog of his own age into the house, but when she got Susie (this current litter's mum) as a pup, Zeb was absolutely fine with her.
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