Two Females

[Semaru]

Today when I took my dogs over to the vet at the rescue centre to have the "threads" of their de-sexing operation removed, I described the behaviorial problems of my dogs to her.

The vet said it is strange that I took two females and that this is not a usual combination because jealousy issues arise between the dogs. Is it true that people usually don't take two females? Because what she said is very true in my case and the way they display their jealousy is surprisingly human. (In fact it would even be rather funny if I don't feel it is a problem)

The vet said she would have a trainer (the one who selected them for adoption) call me, and that the trainer might ask me to take the dogs to see him/her.

Oh my god I can't imagine having to go through again the ordeal I experienced this morning when I have to take them out of the flat to the vet

 

[BoxerTrouble]

Breeders usually recommend that you dont have two of the same sex but rather have one female and one male, which i did when i brought Demi and Rory home, i love having a male and female dog - the only thing i would do differently next time is buy a male and a female from a different litter rather than the same litter as this causes issues aswell. But then again they also say dont bring up two pups at the same time as this can create issues aswell.

Either way each combination is alot of work and need consistent training, which is the same as owning one dog

 

[Debi]

it's so good that you'll be in contact with the trainer. I've only heard of major issues with females not spayed...but you are past that, so with some guidence I think you'll be fine. keep us posted as to what is recommended.

 

[Renee750il]

I've got two unspayed females, Shiva and Kharma, aka "The Riot Grrrrls." They squabble a bit, but never anything serious as they both fully understand that there are things I just will not tolerate! It sounds crazy, but I've told them both that there will be NO snarling at family, NO biting, and NO fighting whatsoever. They stick pretty close to the rules, even when jealousy over Bimmer (our male GSD) enters into the mix. They don't even squabble more than a snarky look, a brief mumble or an occasional try at humping each other when they're in heat.

 

[joce]

I have two females who got along untill they were around two and all of a sudden they had one bloodly fight and not long after another. I know they would fight untill one of them was gone so they are jsut not allowed near eachother anymore. Yet both of them get along ok with some other female dogs,it jsut all depends. My female beagle is fine with both of them.

generally it should be a male and a female. When you add a third it really depends on the breed. With a dobe you never wnat two males,but with a corgi and husky its never to females. But then agian some dogs get along fine and it all depends on their personallity.