would you add another pup,your input please

[glen]

We have budcuss and Gandalf 2ccs we've got the chance to have there nephew, do you think 3 would work, we will be starting on the 27th of this month to attend charity shows and events to raise money for rehoming mastiffs so socialising wont be a problem.what would you do.all of you with multiple dogs please help.

 

[PrinceLorde13]

I would do it, but if I didn't have my gf keeping me in line id be adopting a dog every day. What are your concerns with adding a third to the mix? What are the current ages of all 3? Think hard about anything that just makes it size wise now as well, for example if I got a 3rd pup I'd also have to get a new car as there would be no way to fit another dog back there with my guys.

 

[angelbears]

3 males could be a challenge. I know people who have done it and I also know people who had to crate and rotate for years or rehome. I know of a couple of breeders, that are very alpha and great trainers but have same sex dogs that they have to keep separated. I'm not sure it has anything to do with the ability of the humans to keep them from fighting or the personalities of the dogs.

 

[glen]

Vehicle not a problem,budcuss is 29 months Gandalf is coming upto 9 months, they get on great, both very well trained.we don't want to spoil what these 2 have, they love other dogs our house is always full.they will all be intact.the pup is 8 weeks Tomoro.

 

[glen]

Thank you angelbears this is what we worry about, we had the same worry when we got Gandalf.we have always wanted multiple dogs and we have the time for them, and so far no problems,budcuss is dominant with dogs outside of the circle but only if the other one starts,

 

[angelbears]

I'm just playing devil's advocate and giving you something to think about. Gandalf is still a puppy. I would expect him and Budcuss to get along. However, when Gandalf matures into adulthood there could be problems. Now, add a third dog in and it could get complicated. The truth is you just never know.

 

[BlackShadowCaneCorso]

I agree with AB, you have a mature dog at 29 months, at least most likely and while they get along great now you don't know how that will continue as your other boy comes into his own. Adding another male before being certain of that I personally would advise against. If your other guy was older then perhaps but you don't want to end up with males that you have to separate all the time and take one out at a time everywhere if you can avoid it.

 

[Aqua Beowulf]

I agree with AB, you have a mature dog at 29 months, at least most likely and while they get along great now you don't know how that will continue as your other boy comes into his own. Adding another male before being certain of that I personally would advise against. If your other guy was older then perhaps but you don't want to end up with males that you have to separate all the time and take one out at a time everywhere if you can avoid it.

You give good advice. I say the same this is asking for troubles.

 

[glen]

Thank you all for your advice,il pass this onto hubby, he will be making the decisions I wanted all your advice, we will see he's talking to them Tomoko with the answer.they've got multiple but I trust all your input.

 

[enzo_canecorso]

We have 3 males. Titan is 8, Nero is 4 and Enzo is 8 months old. We had 1 issue when Nero was about a year old. Titan has always been alpha and when Nero pushed his luck with the food bowl (I was on vacation, dog sitter wasnt keen on body language) Titan put him in his place. 2 vet trips, an extracted broken canine tooth and a neuter later and we've never had another issue. Enzo quickly established that he is above Nero (poor guy cant catch a break) but is fairly respectful of Titan. As Titan slows down and gets older I bet the pack will shift a bit and Enzo will become the alpha. I really dont allow for any dominant/assertive behaviors between the dogs though if I can help it. Any high value toy that is getting attention from more than 1 dog gets taken away. They are fed in order of age, all having to sit before they are given their bowls. I was worried about it when we got Enzo and just decided that it was going to take me being the "pack leader" to help them stay in line.

 

[angelbears]

Totally agree with Enzo. That is the way to do it. However, if you have two very alpha dogs even that is not going to work. Some are just hard wired to be the leader. If you happen to get 2 like that than you are in for a shit load of trouble.

 

[glen]

Thank you, glen already does all the feeding sit wait eldest first etc, we've been thinking for weeks now if to or not, its swaying towards yes at the min.Il let you all know Tomorrow.thanks again.

 

[teodora]

we already have alpha material in the house - male, entire - so we decided to get a girl. The reality is that you never know if and when they'll fight, but there's a slightly lower probability to have a conflict if they're different sex or neutered (I don't plan to neuter my boy).

 

[DDSK]

If it weren't for my wife I would have a whole herd of mastiffs

 

[BlackShadowCaneCorso]

We have this problem and we manage it but is it fun, no. Do I love both of these dogs? With all my heart as these are my spunky girls that don't take no for an answer but having more than one in a household and neither being willing to give means there are no breaks if they are both out together and with young children it can be more of an issue.

Totally agree with Enzo. That is the way to do it. However, if you have two very alpha dogs even that is not going to work. Some are just hard wired to be the leader. If you happen to get 2 like that than you are in for a shit load of trouble.

 

[teodora]

Yeah now that we made the decision to add not 1 but 2 pups litter mates I am worried about the same issue... I should probably get some training myself on how to break a potential fight. Not really worried about the cc male - but the 2 new additions are both females.

 

[twood71]

I have 3 males, no issues.

I talked to my breeder about it first and she has 15 mastiffs, some are touring shows but she said males tend to get along, it's the females that fight more often.

so far the males have gotten along great. One is 9 months, one is 18 months and the last one is 10 years old.

 

[Rugers-Kris]

If I was in a place to be able to add another right now, I wouldn't think twice about adding another male to my pack. Ruger (Male, Intact, EM) is 3 years old and Magnum (Male, Intact, Great Dane) is 2 years old and I've never had a single issue. I spend an amazing amount of time when introducing a new pup and make sure all dogs know what is acceptable and what is not. You definitely have to be the leader but I taught Ruger to be "easy" when I brought Magnum home and as Magnum got bigger I slowly allowed play to be rougher and they play all of the time, both know the feeding time rules and I have always given bones or chews during a "quiet" time. They both have a "place" and go there to get the bones/chews and they have to stay there while they have them. When they are done they are put up until next time.


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[Liz_M]

I've had multiple dogs for decades (up to four at a time, not counting foster dogs) but have never had all one sex pack. Mostly Rottweilers, and I was careful about adding dogs so the "power structure" would stay balanced. I did live for three years with two male Rottweilers who had to be kept separate at all times. Both absolutely fantastic and very well-trained dogs, but they just would not tolerate each other. That was a pain in the ass and I never want to do that again! Both were very dominant and opinionated, and I did think about rehoming one but finding a suitable owner would have been a challenge. So we made it work but it sucked.

My best friend has three males - one a Rottweiler/Chow, the other two Chow/Lab litter mates. She maintains a firm hand but does have to watch them and the litter mates are separated from the Rott/Chow when they leave the house because there have been incidents.

With your youngest only being 9 months and still awaiting final brain shipments , my opinion is to not add another boy. As stated above, may go great for life, but if it doesn't then you're stuck with a difficult situation.