One vs. Two Doggos

thinkxingu · 01-10-2025, 07:25 PM

Some of y'all might remember that I got a new puppers in July '23.

Well, we're thinking of getting a second doggo, so I thought I'd ask what people's thoughts are about one vs. two as I've only ever owned one at a time.

Both would be the same breed from the same breeder, mini-schnauzer, and the older will be 1.5 years old while the younger will be 12 weeks.

Thoughts?

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8gv · 01-11-2025, 12:50 AM

I have done this twice.

They enjoyed each other's company.

The first two were only two years apart and were partners in pandemonium.

The second two were a mid life span apart and the older one taught the puppy how to behave properly.

Kamper · 01-11-2025, 07:07 AM

Double the walks has done wonders for my waist! Still, I wish mine could walk at the same time and direction.

tis · 01-11-2025, 09:17 AM

We have always had two or more dogs. They keep each other company.

MeredithMan · 01-11-2025, 09:49 AM

...We are on our second tour of duty with 3 Goldens. Having more than 1 dog at the same time is a bit more challenging, but once you get into the groove at feeding time, potty time, etc, it's not a big deal.

You mentioned that you'd be getting the same breed from the same breeder, and I would say that is a huge plus. We have done that with all of our Goldens and while each one has a distinct personality, they are all like in temperament, overall health, etc.

As others have written, it is also good for them socially to have another one of their own kind to play and interact with.

I would highly recommend getting the 2nd!

Biggd · 01-11-2025, 10:24 AM

I've only had one at a time but 2 would surely free me up from playing 24/7.

thinkxingu · 01-11-2025, 06:23 PM

Decision made! Puppers #2 has been reserved for pickup 1/31. Pic attached.

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Descant · 01-11-2025, 07:53 PM

Will there be a naming contest? Theme? Our friends with Dalmatians have Morgan and Pirate (one has a black eye patch.)

Biggd · 01-11-2025, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamper

Double the walks has done wonders for my waist! Still, I wish mine could walk at the same time and direction.

I live in Mass but have a home in Merdith. When I walk my dog in Mass there are tons of dog walkers walking multiple dogs. I see one young girl that walks 6-8 dogs every time I see here. I don't know how she does it, but they all seem to walk together. She must make a ton of money, they get anywhere from $25 to $40 for each dog. Many of them get walked twice a day. My dog wants to chase everything and she's still pretty fast even though she's a tripod.

thinkxingu · 01-12-2025, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Descant

Will there be a naming contest? Theme? Our friends with Dalmatians have Morgan and Pirate (one has a black eye patch.)

I mean, I can share ideas that have come up and tell you I have legitimate input, but my wife and kids'll be the real deciders here!

Though I'm pretty sure they've decided which, these are the top three we're "discussing":
Walnut
Echo
Biscuit

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thinkxingu · 01-15-2025, 02:06 PM

Ok, so here's an 8-week photo of Biscuit.

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codeman671 · 01-15-2025, 02:48 PM

Only 2? Those are rookie numbers!

We are up to 7, and none are small.

4 goldens, 2 berners and an english bulldog.

thinkxingu · 01-15-2025, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

Only 2? Those are rookie numbers!

We are up to 7, and none are small.

4 goldens, 2 berners and an english bulldog.

Alright, so I love doggos, but that seems so...limiting. How do you travel, take them to parks, find space on the couch?!

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John E · 01-18-2025, 06:46 PM

Congrats on the 2nd pup.

We have 2 small dogs. I don't know how the first lived for a year and a half without his "brother?

codeman671 · 01-20-2025, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Alright, so I love doggos, but that seems so...limiting. How do you travel, take them to parks, find space on the couch?!

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Bed space can be at a premium...We have a fair amount of land so we don't need to do dog parks. Boarding for travel gets expensive but we don't vacation that often by choice- usually 1 or 2 trips per year.

Sadly, since posting last week we very tragically lost one of our Berners.

thinkxingu · 01-20-2025, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

Bed space can be at a premium...We have a fair amount of land so we don't need to do dog parks. Boarding for travel gets expensive but we don't vacation that often by choice- usually 1 or 2 trips per year.

Sadly, since posting last week we very tragically lost one of our Berners.

Aw, man, sorry to hear that. My condolences.

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thinkxingu · 01-31-2025, 09:01 PM

Got doggo #2 today. She's a cutie. Doggo #1 = doing well.

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ishoot308 · 01-31-2025, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Got doggo #2 today. She's a cutie. Doggo #1 = doing well.

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Congrats Think! What a cutie! So, what did you name her??

Dan

tis · 02-01-2025, 06:03 AM

Awww, she's adorable!! Have fun!

thinkxingu · 02-01-2025, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Congrats Think! What a cutie! So, what did you name her??

Dan

And she shall be...BISCUIT!

I really liked Echo, but we agreed that that's better for a bigger, more "running" dog like a Border Collie.

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01-11-2025, 09:49 AM	#5
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 957 Thanks: 263 Thanked 818 Times in 335 Posts	...why stop at 2...?? ...We are on our second tour of duty with 3 Goldens. Having more than 1 dog at the same time is a bit more challenging, but once you get into the groove at feeding time, potty time, etc, it's not a big deal. You mentioned that you'd be getting the same breed from the same breeder, and I would say that is a huge plus. We have done that with all of our Goldens and while each one has a distinct personality, they are all like in temperament, overall health, etc. As others have written, it is also good for them socially to have another one of their own kind to play and interact with. I would highly recommend getting the 2nd!

01-11-2025, 06:23 PM	#7
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,302 Thanks: 1,174 Thanked 2,091 Times in 1,294 Posts	Decision made! Puppers #2 has been reserved for pickup 1/31. Pic attached. Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk Attached Images

01-11-2025, 07:53 PM	#8
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,398 Thanks: 1,360 Thanked 1,632 Times in 1,064 Posts	Names? Will there be a naming contest? Theme? Our friends with Dalmatians have Morgan and Pirate (one has a black eye patch.)

01-15-2025, 02:06 PM	#11
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,302 Thanks: 1,174 Thanked 2,091 Times in 1,294 Posts	Ok, so here's an 8-week photo of Biscuit. Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk Attached Images

01-10-2025, 07:25 PM	#1
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,302 Thanks: 1,174 Thanked 2,091 Times in 1,294 Posts	One vs. Two Doggos Some of y'all might remember that I got a new puppers in July '23. Well, we're thinking of getting a second doggo, so I thought I'd ask what people's thoughts are about one vs. two as I've only ever owned one at a time. Both would be the same breed from the same breeder, mini-schnauzer, and the older will be 1.5 years old while the younger will be 12 weeks. Thoughts? Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk Last edited by thinkxingu; 01-10-2025 at 08:48 PM.

01-11-2025, 12:50 AM	#2
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,111 Thanks: 64 Thanked 748 Times in 482 Posts	I have done this twice. They enjoyed each other's company. The first two were only two years apart and were partners in pandemonium. The second two were a mid life span apart and the older one taught the puppy how to behave properly.

01-11-2025, 07:07 AM	#3
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,307 Thanks: 67 Thanked 172 Times in 128 Posts	Double the walks has done wonders for my waist! Still, I wish mine could walk at the same time and direction.

01-11-2025, 09:17 AM	#4
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,756 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,461 Times in 1,018 Posts	We have always had two or more dogs. They keep each other company.

01-11-2025, 10:24 AM	#6
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,173 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,204 Times in 768 Posts	I've only had one at a time but 2 would surely free me up from playing 24/7.

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01-15-2025, 02:48 PM	#12
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,505 Thanks: 221 Thanked 817 Times in 490 Posts	Only 2? Those are rookie numbers! We are up to 7, and none are small. 4 goldens, 2 berners and an english bulldog.

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01-18-2025, 06:46 PM	#14
John E Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 59 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Congrats on the 2nd pup. We have 2 small dogs. I don't know how the first lived for a year and a half without his "brother?

01-31-2025, 09:01 PM	#17
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,302 Thanks: 1,174 Thanked 2,091 Times in 1,294 Posts	Got doggo #2 today. She's a cutie. Doggo #1 = doing well. Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk

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02-01-2025, 06:03 AM	#19
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,756 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,461 Times in 1,018 Posts	Awww, she's adorable!! Have fun!