Having settled Bonnie pretty much I'm wondering how she'd be with a second, older dog. I'd love to rescue a retired greyhound, they are so magnificent yet hard to rehome, and there is an appeal from a local shelter at the moment.
On the plus side, although a mix Bonnie is that-way blooded (Spanish sighthound with GSD) and has many of the typical traits - athletic yet very homely (the sighthound seems the dominant side aside mainly from her coloring)... and I think she'd love the company and a full-time playmate - but is quite spoiled and does get a lot of attention. I'm usually at home almost all of the time and have the space and ample time for training, walks etc. and am pretty sure I know what I'm letting myself in for with this kind of dog.
My concern though would be Bonnie getting upset what with her having been an only dog for over a year since her rescue (she's two-and-half now).... and any competition issues between them (although I don't think this is usually a problem with this kind of dog so much).... in fact I wonder how the "pecking order" would work out with an older 'newbie'?
Anyone done it - or had experience of a similar situation?? I think the logical think is to try fostering first (after checking out that they get along, introduction on neutral territory etc.) and see how it goes.... but any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated...
On the plus side, although a mix Bonnie is that-way blooded (Spanish sighthound with GSD) and has many of the typical traits - athletic yet very homely (the sighthound seems the dominant side aside mainly from her coloring)... and I think she'd love the company and a full-time playmate - but is quite spoiled and does get a lot of attention. I'm usually at home almost all of the time and have the space and ample time for training, walks etc. and am pretty sure I know what I'm letting myself in for with this kind of dog.
My concern though would be Bonnie getting upset what with her having been an only dog for over a year since her rescue (she's two-and-half now).... and any competition issues between them (although I don't think this is usually a problem with this kind of dog so much).... in fact I wonder how the "pecking order" would work out with an older 'newbie'?
Anyone done it - or had experience of a similar situation?? I think the logical think is to try fostering first (after checking out that they get along, introduction on neutral territory etc.) and see how it goes.... but any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated...