I feel bad for this orphan pup....

[Anthony8858]

I've shown a few pictures of these 2 puppies from a local BYB. They're oversized pups, about 8 months, weighing about 95 lbs.

Anyway, the pup in the picture was sold, and then returned a few days later because the people felt it was too much dog to handle. His brother is sold and gone, and the owner offered this one to me for free. He knows me and Kira, and Kira's walked nicely with the pup a few times.

To those who may recall, my wife wanted this pup when it was 13 weeks. I refused.
Now the pup is getting older, and needs a home.
I have to be honest......I can't stop thinking about him

Here they are when my wife first met them:



Meet "Bear"



That's "slop" on his snout from slobbering me

[selzer]

The dog looks nice, but I thought you had your hands full with Kira. I think that maybe you should pass on this puppy. There are lots of puppies needing homes, and in another year or two, when you have Kira's behavior and training where you want it to be, there will be puppies that would benefit from living with you.

When you have a dog whose behavior is not where you want it to be, and you add another dog, you could have two unruly dogs making you crazy.

[blehmannwa]

Why not? You could give it a try. I was very reluctant to add a second dog as Havs is dog reactive and a handful at times. Tempe landed on my doorstep in August and Havs loves her. It's not harder than having one dog, it's just different.

You were frustrated with Kira a while ago but as I recall you made a bunch of changes. Does Mrs Anthony still like this pup?

Honestly, I think that having a second opposite sex dog has been great for our little family. The dogs have each other to "rassle" with and chase in the yard when we have company. Havs was 19 months when Temps came and has been a good example for her. It's a nice balance.

[Anthony8858]

Originally Posted by selzer

The dog looks nice, but I thought you had your hands full with Kira. I think that maybe you should pass on this puppy. There are lots of puppies needing homes, and in another year or two, when you have Kira's behavior and training where you want it to be, there will be puppies that would benefit from living with you.

When you have a dog whose behavior is not where you want it to be, and you add another dog, you could have two unruly dogs making you crazy.

Of course....You're so right. I DO have my hands full. I only feel bad for him, but know the reality. It would be impossible for me to handle.

That's why I didn't title the thread "should I take him".

It's just hard looking at my pouting wife.

[Stevenzachsmom]

I can see why you would want him. He is gorgeous. I have to agree with Sue though - because I am kind of in the same place as you, except I don't have a GSD right now. I lost my old GSD in August and adopted a little mix puppy from a high kill shelter. I love my little guy and would LOVE to have a shepherd too. I have to keep telling myself NO. My lpup needs a lot more training, before I bring in another dog. Oh - and my next GSD will be an adult rescue.

[Stevenzachsmom]

Originally Posted by blehmannwa

Why not? You could give it a try. I was very reluctant to add a second dog as Havs is dog reactive and a handful at times. Tempe landed on my doorstep in August and Havs loves her. It's not harder than having one dog, it's just different.

You were frustrated with Kira a while ago but as I recall you made a bunch of changes. Does Mrs Anthony still like this pup?

Honestly, I think that having a second opposite sex dog has been great for our little family. The dogs have each other to "rassle" with and chase in the yard when we have company. Havs was 19 months when Temps came and has been a good example for her. It's a nice balance.

Now why did you have to go and say that? You'll have me thinking about another dog too. LOL!

[huntergreen]

Originally Posted by Anthony8858

Of course....You're so right. I DO have my hands full. I only feel bad for him, but know the reality. It would be impossible for me to handle.

That's why I didn't title the thread "should I take him".

It's just hard looking at my pouting wife.

i would rather my wife pout for a week or so rather than crush her by having to rid of the pup down the road when you find you you have two unruly dogs. listen to selzer.

[shepherdmom]

I am absolutely of the opposite opinion of most people. I say if you can afford two, your wife wants him I say go for it. Kira will be yours and Bear will be hers anyway.

[Wild Wolf]

Do what is right for you and your family!

[Cheyanna]

Save him!


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