![]() I had no time to prepare for a puppy, and that made everything more challenging.Īlso, if you want a 3 to 4 mths old pup, keep in mind that the primary window for foundational social experiences closes at twelve weeks. Our rescue foster system was overtaxed with the intake of seven dogs all at once from the same source, it was all hands on deck. With Elly, I hit the ground running as she was meant to be a temp emergency foster. It's best to research puppy classes before a pup comes home, and to look for dogs (pups and adults) who are suitable to meet puppy. Puppy classes are of very varying quality. PS And if you decide to go ahead with a pup, arranging plenty of playtime with other, socially stable dogs would help. I am trying to make up for the lost time with Chippy now but in a way, one can't. The Chipster got the short end of the stick many times simply b/c Elly's needs were so urgent. Ok, Elly had missed out a lot during her first 17 weeks and needed extra work for a long time, but still. One thing I should mention is how much time and attention a GSD pup requires, and takes away from the older dog. However, they are very protective of each other. He plays brief chase games with polite dogs but Elly and Chip don't do much of anything together. A few days ago he was almost playful with her, tail wagging. In Chip's view, she is beginning to be civilized. He is such a good guy.Įlly is almost three years old and 72 lbs now. ![]() Elly: "I done nuffin' wrong!" Chip was content the moment she was out of his face. She put his paw on his back and mouthed his leg. How does your dachshund do with puppies? Would adopting an adult GSD who is known to be good with small dogs be an option?Ĭhip (ca 7 yrs then) and Elly (8 months then):įirst warning. an instant recall and an instant bombproof 'down in motion'. In both cases, prey drive can kick in if the GSD hasn't been taught how to be with small dogs, and has no bombproof OB, esp. When there is an issue, it's typically either a small dog running fast or a small dog shrieking in fear of a large dog. the GSDs, have been good with small dogs. He is very dog friendly in general, regardless of size and gender, in a very polite way, but expects others to be as polite as he is, and is not shy of making announcements about it.Ĭhip lived with my a senior GSD before who was very gentle with him and protected him. Like most small game terriers, he does not like others in his face, thus his dislike of puppies. Chip is not interested in being in charge of a pack, as a terrier he cares mostly about his personal space bubble. So they were only together under supervision, and I was the 'splitter' and put her into place when she hassled him.ĭuring the first month or so, she respected him as an elder, but then she began overstepping boundaries in her relentless attempts to play with him. It's also better for the small, older dog, of course. It it better for a puppy to grow up with dogs capable of enforcing boundaries. Chip disciplined puppy Elly many times but when she tested the limits, got overbearing and ignored his messages, he couldn't nail her as a large, adult dog can. The problem with a large, lively puppy and a small dog is the big puppy does not know her strength and size, plus they have clumsy phases. ![]() Chip does not like puppies at all but he is a good sport (and we indulge each other's wishes), plus the pup had nowhere else to go. She joined my adult rescued border terrier, 17 lbs. I fostered and then adopted a 17 weeks old female GSD pup, Elly, then 40 lbs. In my experience, the issue may not so much be large vs small dog, but large puppy and small adult. I know that ALL dogs are different and you just never know their personality, but what has been your experiences with this specifically and would you have any advice for me? My plan was to specifically get a puppy so that any temperament issues may not arise if the GSD is brought up with our Dachshund. I would not be able to live with myself if the little guy was ever hurt by a dog I brought into the house. My plan is to get a 3-5 month old female GSD puppy to raise up with our Dachshund, my reserves are pretty ignorant but are there none the less, I've read a lot about GSDs and one thing that keeps coming up are that they do not always get along SPECIFICALLY with smaller breeds. We are looking to get him another friend and I have always LOVED German Shepherd's. I have a 3 year old Dachshund (male) that has recently lost his best friend (a 4 year old female lab/shepherd/pit mix).
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