companion for sheepie
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| Whatever age you choose, make sure you take advantage of the opportunity to have them meet at the pound/rescue before committing. Then, do the meeting at a park, walking into the house together thing. We've always had boys, and have had no issues with getting along, no matter the age. If your five year old is young at heart a younger dog would be fine and so would an older one. I'd advise listening carefully to whatever the shelter staff can tell you about the incoming dog's disposition around others. I can't speak to bringing in a female, but there are many here who have experience with them, and I'm sure they'll have lots of good advice. If your five year old is more zen, an older dog might be an excellent match. As for attention, we've always made sure to give the newbie attention after the one who's been there all along, at least at first. They'll set up their own natural pecking order without you soon enough. |
I agree to the above - if you get a younger dog as we did, there will be rough and tumble, just let them get on with it, unless of course you think its gone too far - you'll know  Our collie (Jack) was always trying to dominate our sheepie (Ollie) and we were so surprised that Ollie was letting him do it, Jack was almost bullying Ollie, this went on for a few months until one day when Ollie thought, right you've had your fun, now I'm showing you who's boss and Ollie is the BIG boss, Jack actually looks to Ollie as if to say, am I allowed - bless. They are the best of friends, share their food, share their beds and play together - they have their moments, but its never ever got out of hand - good luck  |
I would say that more than age, energy has to be matched. Lily and Lola did very well, but there were times Lily would look at me like, 'seriously, do I REALLY have to go outside at 10pm and WRESTLE?' To which my answer would be, 'well, I'M not going to do it, so that leaves YOU'...  |
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