should i get another GSD?

[schroedes]

hey guys, i just cant fight the urge, i want another pup. my current GS is Otto and he is almost 11 months now. i just bought a house with a large yard and im in the process of putting up a 6 ft privacy fence. i also have 2 6x10 kennels which will go in the yard. now my wife thinks we should wait but i have my heart set on getting a pup from Gaardog kennels out here in north dakota. Check em out at gaardog.com, they have a litter due on june 24th between gunder and ellie and he looks like a great dog with great qualities and i want one of his boys. now my question is do you guys think its too early for another pup? Otto is well trained by us and a trainer we had for awhile, also would there be any fighting if i had 2 intact males?? just looking for opinions, i tell my wife that a 2nd gsd would enhance ottos life and make it easier on us so we dont have to always entertain him! lol, thanks for any tips people

[LaRen616]

How is Otto's training? Can he improve on things? Is he where you want him to be in training?

Do you have the time, money, energy for another GSD?

They will be close in age so you will have 2 seniors at a time. That can be very expensive and there is a possibility you will lose them within a couple of months of each other, so double the heartache.

If you are planning on getting another male, I would wait until Otto is 2 or 3 years old so there is somewhat of an age difference between them.

[schroedes]

Originally Posted by LaRen616

How is Otto's training? Can he improve on things? Is he where you want him to be in training?

Do you have the time, money, energy for another GSD?

They will be close in age so you will have 2 seniors at a time. That can be very expensive and there is a possibility you will lose them within a couple of months of each other, so double the heartache.

If you are planning on getting another male, I would wait until Otto is 2 or 3 years old so there is somewhat of an age difference between them.

yes you make some valid points, i didnt even think about them both being old at the same time! otto is wonderful in every aspect except he sure likes to push it a little. at that age tho i guess. i will have to think about this tho, good point, thanks

[zyppi]

i tell my wife that a 2nd gsd would enhance ottos life and make it easier on us so we dont have to always entertain him! lol, thanks for any tips people

Don't get a 2nd pup thinking it's for Otto!

It certainly will not make it easier on you... you'll just have two dogs to exercise and train.

I wouldn't get a 2nd unless you and your wife agree on the care you'll need to extend to 2 dogs.

Puppies are wonderful, but they do grow up!

[schroedes]

lol, i know, its not just for him, but i was coming up with whatever i could for my wife, lol

[schroedes]

and maybe if anyone thats more informed than me on pedigrees could check out the breeder i mentioned and the sire i spoke of,Gunder, and tell me what you think, thank you

[zyppi]

Lol, she sounds like she's a step ahead on you!

The real trick is 'eau de puppy breath.' Now that's irresistible.

[Germanshepherdlova]

When both of my males were intact, sometimes when someone was walking their dog past our house (I suspect that it must have been a bitch in heat) they would get all worked up, and a few times they started fighting each other. This only happened a few times, but I had one neutered a month ago. One of my males is 2 years old and the other is between one and a half to two years old. His age is uncertain because he is a rescue. Other than that because they are so close in age they both have tons of energy, and they are very entertaining to watch. They chase each other around the yard, play keep away, tug of war, and of course they wrestle. I am glad that we added the second dog to our family. Our dog was a year old when we added the second dog.

[LaRen616]

Here is the website the OP is talking about
German Shepherd puppies for sale in North Dakota, Breeder, Gaardog kennel

[Del]

I would have to agree with previous posts. You should consider letting Otto get a couple years older before getting another puppy.

Also in fairness to Otto, is he completely trained? You owe it to Otto to make sure he is all the dog he can be before you bring another puppy into the home. At 11 months he still needs all the love, time and attention for him, not split with a new Puppy.