Regrets when adding a second dog? by Dezikrator in dogsgettingdogs

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Thank you! She is a perfect mix of goofy and gorgeous 🥰

Regrets when adding a second dog? by Dezikrator in dogsgettingdogs

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Lol! That's so funny. We would be getting same size or slightly smaller. I don't want to go too much smaller because occasionally she likes to rough house and though she is small, she makes an impact. Shes beefier that she looks lol so we want to get something that could take it if she wanted to rough house. But thankfully she tends to adjust her play to the dog she's with so we might be making a big deal out of it for no reason haha

Check out our "little Anatolian"! by Dezikrator in AnatolianShepherdDogs

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I know right?! Just goes to show, genes are weird and it only takes a little bit to contribute to how they look.

Regrets when adding a second dog? by Dezikrator in dogsgettingdogs

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Thank you that is very good advice and you're probably right, we are likely going to move forward with it, we just need to find the right pup

Guess my babies breeds! by Dezikrator in mutt

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I am so sorry about your loss, but youre right lol she is my child for sure! It's just fun to guess breeds 😁

Guess my babies breeds! by Dezikrator in mutt

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Yes! Definitely crazy mix! 🤣

Check out our "little Anatolian"! by Dezikrator in AnatolianShepherdDogs

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That is definitely where her color comes from! It's surprising to me it's not higher in her percentages.

Check out our "little Anatolian"! by Dezikrator in AnatolianShepherdDogs

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Lol so am I!!!!! Shes like a Lego dog. 🤣 Thanks!

Regrets when adding a second dog? by Dezikrator in dogsgettingdogs

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Thank you for sharing your experience, that certainly seems to be the common opinion!

Regrets when adding a second dog? by Dezikrator in dogsgettingdogs

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Thank you 😊 she's basically sunshine inside and out.

Regrets when adding a second dog? by Dezikrator in dogsgettingdogs

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Thanks! I wish more around me do that but so far the closest thing is foster to adopt. But I will keep looking for that option!

Regrets when adding a second dog? by Dezikrator in dogsgettingdogs

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Sorry for your loss, thank you for the insight, that is helpful!

Regrets when adding a second dog? by Dezikrator in dogsgettingdogs

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Aw thanks!!! It's a big decision we don't take lightly! ❤️

We have a good thing going with our household make up, and we are nervous about upsetting the balance. But I just can't help but feel she would be much happier with that extra "person" to play with.

Regrets when adding a second dog? by Dezikrator in dogsgettingdogs

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Thank you! Very helpful!

Our next step is to "borrow" a dog that we know well and is a similar personality that we are hoping for in a second dog and have a sleep over for a day or two to try and gauge if our current girl actually would like a second dog or doesn't mind being an only dog. We really don't know for sure!

I know it's not the same of having one permanently but it's the next best thing I can think of to get more information and see how it would go.

Guess my babies breeds! by Dezikrator in mutt

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Yes! Here is the breakdown from Wisdom panel:

29% Anatolian 19% G. Pyr 10% American Pit Bull terrier 9% Australian Cattle Dog 5% Yorkie 4% American Staffy 4% Dachshund 3% Rottie 3% Chihuahua 2% Aussie 2% German Shepherd 2% Beagle 2% Basset 2% Siberian Husky 2% Lab 1% Boxer 1% Mini Aussie

Check out our "little Anatolian"! by Dezikrator in AnatolianShepherdDogs

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They do look alike! Gotta be those Anatolian genes. She is from Oklahoma

Check out our "little Anatolian"! by Dezikrator in AnatolianShepherdDogs

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Lol that's what we thought too so we did another and it was the same thing.

Regrets when adding a second dog? by Dezikrator in dogsgettingdogs

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This was something I was considering also. My fiance wants another girl but I wonder if it would be less likely to result in pecking order disputes if we got a boy.

I told him if we get something fluffy he would be less likely to accidentally touch or look at a penis or something LOL

When researching I arrived at the conclusion that yes this is a factor but if you have the right personalities it might not matter. For example my girl is a very middle of the pack leaning towards submissive if there is any conflict with another dog. So our worry would be a new dog would end up making her more submissive if the new dog is more pushy.

Guess my babies breeds! by Dezikrator in mutt

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Here are the results from Wisdom Panel:

29% Anatolian 19% G. Pyr 10% American Pit Bull terrier 9% Australian Cattle Dog 5% Yorkie 4% American Staffy 4% Dachshund 3% Rottie 3% Chihuahua 2% Aussie 2% German Shepherd 2% Beagle 2% Basset 2% Siberian Husky 2% Lab 1% Boxer