Yes, you will always hear stories of how it might work, but just think - are you going to be more upset now by only taking the one pup, or in 2 years time when you are completely bonded with both girls but their deadly fighting means you HAVE to give up one or live your lives keeping them both seperate?

Do you really want to take that risk?


Have you considered the possibility of taking on an older dog (or dogs)? I realise many rescues would not consider you if you work, but there are some that will.

Like anythign its indivadual. Some of these combinations become best buddies but super obedient (because the owner is a little removed from them so attention is great?) others hate each other and don't care for the owner at all.
My experience (trainer) is don't take two bitch's if they fall out it will be a difficult fix. The best results I've had with bitch v bitch aggression is to teach them to ignore each other using an aversive. It works well but kinda removes the point of having two.
I would suggest bitch and dog if you want two. They will be less likely to scrap.
Training wise. Separate is best but you also need to train them to resopond to you when together else you'll never have any obedience from them. So introduce commands separatly then team them up and work on it together.

Adam

I think the majority are saying that two pups same sex, same litter is not really a good idea. Personally I think it would be better to have just the one and then get another a year or so down the line - and then preferably opposite sex. This has always worked well for me. Best wishes.

Can you not get a pet sitter if they`re going to be left? They`re going to miss out on so much socialisation it may well cause problems later.

Thanks for all the imput, I have cancelled one of the puppies which was heartbreaking as how do you chose between a gorgous orange roan pup and a gorgeous blue roan pup.
I will obviously need to organise work situation , I will probably take the wee animal with me as I am out 9 - 5(hubby often home 3 ish) which as you rightly say is too long.
If I cant then no pup at all!
I did try the Cocker rescue but they had no dogs and a long waiting list.

There are a few things to consider.

The majority of people seem to be recommending that getting 2 pups at the same time is a mistake and you can have major problems down the line.

While pups are so adorable and just seem to ask you to take them home they don't stay that way, and having to cope with two fighting and bolshy dogs would be a nightmare. Please take the advice of the people on here, many of whom have bags of experience.

You also have to think about the pup that you do get and how you are going to manage looking after it while you are at work.

You say you live out in the sticks of Scotland (sounds lovely for a dog ), but while your pup is small it will need feeding 4 times a day, teaching where to toilet, basic obedience and so on.

If you are out for long times of the day then this may well be a problem arranging, unless you have someone who can help rearing it.

hi

i got 2 dogs from the same litter although 1 is my daughters who is in the process of buying a house...but i wish i hadnt offerd!!!...they are now 15 weeks...they play fight a lot but it can get out of hand...i should have known better really i have had mother and daughter and they had the odd fight ...but i can sense this is really going to back fire on me....i have just read the dog listener...and i only wish i had read it before because i would not have got 2 pups let alone from the same litter

but i have and we have to get on with it for how ever long it may be...but there is somethings i am doing good on the i read..and that his feeding them seperate at all times!!!
my daughters partner comes to pic theirs up and take him for the afternoon mixing with other dogs....and mine is taken out seperate too
when they meet up again...it makes no difference to them...they just look at each other and carry on..
it is very hard to teach 2 so i usually do it when they are a little chilled and near the sleepy time..
they have seperate cages...but unfortunalty sleep together at the moment due to bowel problems ..so i am hoping they will get cleaner and then they will be put in a seperate cage each....i need to say the cage they share now is always open for now...so they can use paper in the night...plus not confind too much
but i am going to be talking to my daughter soon about looking for a tempory home for hers...on the of chance i see agression creep in...but fingers crosed this will be fine till they get their home
xxxx

i know someone who has just bought 2 pups from same litter but brother and sister, shes got 3 young kids and just got rid of a mum and daughter cos she couldnt cope!!!!!! i do despair some breeders not doing their home work and vetting new owners!

They shouldnt have dogs at all if they are so flippant about getting rid of the first two & replacing them with pups. You cant blame the breeders really after all if purchasers say all the right things & correct buzz words, its easy to be taken in.

Hi there sorry to hear that you've decided to give one of the pups up, but it's probably for the best looking at what's been said here.

For your work situation I really think it would be a good idea for you to try and get a petsitter. Even if you live out in the sticks I'm sure there will be someone willing to take her on. This way she will be socialised with different people and perhaps different dogs which can only be good for her.

Another alternative would be to look into doggy daycare, where you can take your pup to someone's house or premises and she will be able to stay with that person all day and probably have lots of other doggy friends to play with.

I run a daycare and boarding myself and so will give you my experience of it. For me, all dogs MUST be fully vaccinated and have the kennel cough vaccine. I ask to see all vaccination cards before agreeing to take on the dog. I also ask the owner to bring the dog around to the house before agreeing to take them on as I can then assess their temperaments and see if they get on with my pup and other dogs. I will then take details from the owners, including emergency contact, vet details etc.

If you decide to go down this option make sure that the person you leave your dog with has suitable insurance, and, if applicable, is licensed by your local council.