DH and I are not experienced dog owners. We have a 14 month old mixed breed neutered dog and he is our first dog. He's a big dog (Newfoundland/Kelpie cross) and has lots of energy. He absolutely loves playing with friend's dogs at the beach but he spends a lot of time outside in the garden on his own (over an acre) as he's too lively to be indoors all day. He sleeps indoors at night. He usually gets walked twice a day and DH plays with him outside with balls etc. once or twice a day.
We live rurally surrounded by fields and walk him along country roads but never in the town as he just wants to jump up at people all the time.
He's friendly not aggressive but obviously, no-one wants a big dog jumping up at you.
DH thinks our dog would benefit from permanent company of a second dog.
Dilemma: another friend has told us about a young 1 yr (?) female large mixed breed dog that needs rehousing due to a relationship break-up. It's a relative of the friend so she knows the dog and says she's calm and friendly, good with cats and children etc.
I'm willing to meet female dog and see how they get on but is DH right?
Would our dog be much happier having a permanent doggy pal?
Do male/female dogs get on better than 2 of the same sex?
Any thought/advise?
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SewingBeesDontSting · 24/01/2019 13:31
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