2 females?

I had 2 females, both were spayed. Sable was 2 and the puppy Catori was 9 weeks, they got along great, Sable established she was the boss and that was it. I can't say that if they get older roles change because in my situation Sable died 3 years later. Best of luck. Bet you can't just have one!!!!!

Just my two cents....if this was my family, I don't think female or male is the issue, I'd be thinking more about is it the right time to add a puppy?

If your female was very balanced and already living with a female that she got along with very well, or was an easygoing girl with other female doggie friends I'd say no problem....but if you already have a dog who has had some issues, I'd say better to spent your time working with your girl, getting her socialized and in a better state of mind then thinking about adding a puppy to the family, female or not.

Male or female to me isn't as big of a deal as are the resident dogs ready for another dog and do you as an owner have time for a puppy with all that entails. I find this to be one of the biggest topics on this board and one I struggle with in my home. I know in my house, until I can get my male to be more accepting of others and get him and my leadership skills improved I can not add to my family.

Adding to your family is a big decision, a 10-15 year commitment, make sure its really what everyone is ready for, your mom too since you live there. But I can't think of a better place to ask for advice on this than this board, its been invaluable to me!

Originally Posted By: zypIf you are ready for a puppy, I'd wait until the right male came along.

I cannot imagine how hard it would be to get a new female puppy and learn, when she reached maturity, that the two dogs can't live in harmony.

Don't be in a hurry. There are a lot of wonderful pups out there and 'on the way.'

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I agree with all of the above.

I have had 2 females that didn't get along, it is NOT fun! (And these 2 were fine together for 2 years before one decided she HATED the other one and wanted to "eliminate" her.)

The ONY reason I got a female puppy recently is because my current female is 10yo. By the time the puppy becomes an "adult" the older one will be 12yo. If my older female was any younger I would have gotten a male puppy.

I have had females who are fine together and others who can only be with males. Kelsey was about a year and a half when I got Kyra, and maybe a year later, Alice was added. Kelsey was the top female, and she bonded with Alice who was just grateful to be in a house instead of a kennel!

Basha moved in when both Kelsey and Alice had gone to the bridge, and she and Kyra were fine from day one. Her daughters are fine with Kyra as well.

BUT when they decide that the pack order needs rearranging!!!!!!!!!!! Beware!! Csabre is very strong and dominant, and I have had 2 very very serious fights between her and her mother. They can never ever be together. To be fair, both fights were timed near their heat cycles....but since those, I would never ever trust them together, and as the initiator, I only let Csabre loose in the house or out to run with males.

Bitches will fight until they are dead or just exhausted. I was lucky both times - lots of wounds, some stitches, but nothing irreparable. The second fight was a grudge match of sorts, but still near a heat cycle.

As everyone says, you ***may*** get 2 females who can live together, but if you aren't prepared to live with them separated in the event they cannot, then get a male.

Lee