Pups with older dogs and Cats

Menelaun

So I started a thread earlier abour Leinberger pups whilst my heart is set on one I would rather get a dog thatll be a good companion to my older dog and one who wont murder my cat but I cant choose and i feel as though some outside help would be great

Pumpkinseeds

If its a dog not a puppy you're looking for it might be worth contacting any rescues/shelters in your area. They should be able to advise you on how their dogs are with other dogs and cats. Most reputable rescues will have a policy where if things don't work out they will take the dog back.

Menelaun

Pumpkinseeds wrote: »

If its a dog not a puppy you're looking for it might be worth contacting any rescues/shelters in your area. They should be able to advise you on how their dogs are with other dogs and cats. Most reputable rescues will have a policy where if things don't work out they will take the dog back.

I was thinking that but I would really love a puppy as my dog can be very affectionate towards puppies but with bigger dogs she can be a mixed bag

jimf

i thought leonbergers were supposed to be good with kids dogs and all pets search northeast leonbergers must agree they are fab looking dogs

Elottois

Hello,

What type of dog do you currently have? I ask because 2 years ago we got a male Giant Schnauzer, not quite as big as a Leonberger, but nearly!! We already had a female Mini Schnauzer with a very timid temperament, the GS was overwhelming for her, even from his size as a puppy.
Although they are both lovely dogs in their own right, they are very different in personality. It took quite some time for them to forge a bond and only recently has that developed as the GS has matured. I put this down to his sheer size and hyper personality for the first 18 or so months. My advice is if your dog is older and in any way has a nervous or timid disposition a much larger breed may not be the right match.

Menelaun

Elottois wrote: »

Hello,

What type of dog do you currently have? I ask because 2 years ago we got a male Giant Schnauzer, not quite as big as a Leonberger, but nearly!! We already had a female Mini Schnauzer with a very timid temperament, the GS was overwhelming for her, even from his size as a puppy.
Although they are both lovely dogs in their own right, they are very different in personality. It took quite some time for them to forge a bond and only recently has that developed as the GS has matured. I put this down to his sheer size and hyper personality for the first 18 or so months. My advice is if your dog is older and in any way has a nervous or timid disposition a much larger breed may not be the right match.

My current dog is a mutt collie cross shes 10 and as quiet as anything drags her bed and blanket around to sit near you and loves football

Elottois

Menelaun wrote: »

My current dog is a mutt collie cross shes 10 and as quiet as anything drags her bed and blanket around to sit near you and loves football

She sounds exactly like our Mini Schnauzer. Size was the big issue for us, the GS thinks he's the same size as the smaller dog, but can overwhelm the smaller dog even now!!He is a gentle giant with kids though.

The larger breeds seem to be better with cats etc compared to the smaller breeds that tend to give chase. Have you found a breeder and has the litter arrived yet? The breeder is key, I would recommend carrying out as much research on the breed and the chosen breeder, as you can before making the purchase.

Do you have space in your home and garden? Our GS attends daycare as we work full time, this has been a god send in terms of exercise daily and socialisation.

Menelaun

Elottois wrote: »

She sounds exactly like our Mini Schnauzer. Size was the big issue for us, the GS thinks he's the same size as the smaller dog, but can overwhelm the smaller dog even now!!He is a gentle giant with kids though.

The larger breeds seem to be better with cats etc compared to the smaller breeds that tend to give chase. Have you found a breeder and has the litter arrived yet? The breeder is key, I would recommend carrying out as much research on the breed and the chosen breeder, as you can before making the purchase.

Do you have space in your home and garden? Our GS attends daycare as we work full time, this has been a god send in terms of exercise daily and socialisation.

I havent actually found a breeder yet as I have the head buried in bookasfor the leaving.
As for excercise we have a deceng backyard butI live next to a park that leads up into a larger forest park and my mam and I walk my aunts old english sheepdog everydayvand I talk my dog out twice on short walks most days.

Theres always someone home as my dad works from home so company is always there

I recall my aunt had a GS he was a softie licked the face off you if you let him