keg Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I have a near enough 2yr old black lab bitch. Thinking of a second dog and wondered what the view was on another bitch or dog? Current girl is very placid and easy going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 bitch every time, I really can't be doing with having one of each then agro every time the bitch is in season. You only have to look at the miss matings recently on here to see how hard it can be to keep them apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 That was my thought process but wasn't sure if ladies got jealous of each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Ladies definitely do have fallings out and don't talk to each other for months on end but bitches are usually ok, introduce them properly and keep an eye on things but you should be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I was in the same boat as you not too long ago keg. But after giving it a lot of thought I ended up going for another bitch and they'r both fine together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Thanks Hedd, always good to hear from someone who has been in the situation. Al4x, your reply had me spitting coffee down my screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I only have one bitch now and she has been speyed so there is no need to keep her away from the dogs. Bitches are likely to come into season during the shooting season, and when one comes in the other will follow so you end up with no dog to take shooting. Which is why, with no plans to breed, I have dogs now and will have dogs for the foreseeable future. All entire, kennelled together, nothing to fight over and no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJL4 Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Another bitch will be fine especially if it's a pup, they will get on well. An older bitch would need a little more care until they get used to each other. I currently have five bitches here and all are kept indoors and have never had any problems. It also helps having at least one "spare" during the shooting season when one or more come into season. DaveL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex2 Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 my 2 lab bitches, one is 6 year and one is 20 month, get on fine , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 bitch every time, I really can't be doing with having one of each then agro every time the bitch is in season. You only have to look at the miss matings recently on here to see how hard it can be to keep them apart I've taken it on the chin Had it been my fault I'd have kept it to myself lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex2 Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 The new adition to my team is a week old today,the thing is yellow bitch or black bitch ,ive got 2 black bitches already so I will see how they develop in the next 7 weeks.(forgot to say the ginger ones in the kitchen cooking tea) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJL4 Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Even numbers are better, keep both Nice looking pups Tex, all the best with them. DaveL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex2 Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Even numbers are better, keep both Nice looking pups Tex, all the best with them. DaveL Tempting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) I would also say life's a ot easier if u keep 1 or the other. I'm all dogs as u know they won't come into season when u need them and wouldn't change that for bitches now. Is ur current bitch a really decent dog worth breeding off? If not u could get her speyed to open up ur options The other thing is at 2 ur dogs may be quite close age wise so when ur old 1 is retireing ur younger 1 will not be that far off retiring either so u will end up with 3 dogs to always have a dog at prime working age, if u can wait another year or 2 be a better age mix, i reckon for a 1/2 dog house about a 4ish age gap is ideal, as ur older dog is hitting prime ur gettin a younger 1 in, also handier for training as u can concentrate all ur time on pup, with a 2 yr old prob still be a bit off fine tuning Edited August 5, 2013 by scotslad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted August 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Thanks Folks, the nearly 2 yr old still has a lot to learn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 I have a dog and a bitch and they get on great. The dog has been done so no worries about any mishaps. To be honest i dont think it makes that much difference dog or bitch they soon sort out the pecking order. I think i will always have one of each because i like their different temperaments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 I would also say life's a ot easier if u keep 1 or the other. I'm all dogs as u know they won't come into season when u need them and wouldn't change that for bitches now. Is ur current bitch a really decent dog worth breeding off? If not u could get her speyed to open up ur options The other thing is at 2 ur dogs may be quite close age wise so when ur old 1 is retireing ur younger 1 will not be that far off retiring either so u will end up with 3 dogs to always have a dog at prime working age, if u can wait another year or 2 be a better age mix, i reckon for a 1/2 dog house about a 4ish age gap is ideal, as ur older dog is hitting prime ur gettin a younger 1 in, also handier for training as u can concentrate all ur time on pup, with a 2 yr old prob still be a bit off fine tuning That is exactly my thinking, my Lab bitch is 4 now has proven herself many times as a working dog and has an excellent pedigree. So why not breed her and keep one for myself, so thats what i have done. And this is the little bitch at 3 days that i am keeping for my son to work Good luck with whatever you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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