2 male shepherds?

[gsdlover91]

Will two male shepherds close in age (1-3 years apart) get along?

Let me clarify: 2 males living together.

[Gharrissc]

A lot of people recommend have an opposite sex pair,but I've had two male dogs (1 and 4 years) living together with no problems. I think it really depends on the individual dogs.

[armauro]

I have 2 intact males 1 year apart- they grew up together- but there is some growling at each other but no fights so far.

[Anubis_Star]

I've always had male pets. Zeke and Luther were 1.5 yrs apart in age. And now Zeke is almost 6 years older than Berlin. I've never had a problem.

I notice female dogs fighting a LOT more. I don't know if I would want 2 female dogs together.

I have heard that for some reason neutered dogs tend to go after intact males.

[llombardo]

I think two males or a male/female pairing works the best. Once you get into the female thing, I think age makes a difference.

[JakodaCD OA]

I have had multiple males, age differences were 2-4 years apart. No problems. Two were intact and as well had a female spayed..

Personally I'd rather have multiple males vs multiple females, this of course, depends on the temperaments as well. I want temperaments that will compliment each other.

[shepherdmom]

Originally Posted by gsdlover91

Will two male shepherds close in age (1-3 years apart) get along?

Let me clarify: 2 males living together.

I've had males of all ages, get along ok. It's been the females that fight. Just my experience I've heard horror stories of males fighting. The trick I guess is getting the right mix of personalities.