Ask the Frenchie Trainer - Multiple French Bulldogs?
admin July 9th, 2008
I have 2 male frenchies 4 and 5 years old. Can I introduce a new female puppy into the family? (also a frenchie).
Hope writes -
One Frenchie is good, two is better and a whole pack - best of all!
Actually, I can’t really tell from the sparse information you provide whether another dog would be a good idea. Among the questions you should consider before adding a girl puppy to the mix are:
How do the boys get along with each other? Are there rivalries already in place?
How well trained are the boys? Will they teach a puppy bad habits?
How do the boys react to other dogs?
Are the boys protective of their territory? their food? their toys?
Are they healthy and fit?
What are their personalities like? Are they pretty easy-going? grumpy? short-tempered?
Do they play rough? How would you protect a puppy from their romping?
Do you have space for another dog?
Do you have time to spend training another dog?
Consider all the pros and cons. If another dog is right for your family - enjoy!
-Hope
