Need companion

[baggsend]

I need to get a friend for my 9 month old Rotti, what breed should I get?

baggsend Reviewed by baggsend on 09-18-2008. Need companion I need to get a friend for my 9 month old Rotti, what breed should I get? Rating: 5

[epilepticme]

I have German Shepard. She is very smart, great with my kids. She protects everthing and is also good with other animals.

[stinkyattic]

First ask why you think your dog needs a companion. Are you not able to spend enough time with him as he would like? Rottis need human company to be good dogs. They and other German breeds can get a bit emotional lol!

[baggsend]

My Rotti is very active and I just think he needs a dog companion. There are 3 of us at home and he has company most of the day, gets walked and run daily and has free access to the swimming pool and back yard through his own doggy door. Our dog trainer says she wants his life lol. Oh and believe me he always wants something in his mouth but is pretty good about not tearing stuff up.

[stinkyattic]

Does he allow other dogs onto his territory? How does he deal with older dogs, or with other males?
I've been considering adding another dog to my household (I have an OEB x Boxer who is a ~3 year old spayed female) and have spent the past year seeing how she likes other dogs on and off her own territory, and how much challenging there is before she accepts a new doggie friend. I have seen her get in fights when it is in her own turf, but will eventually accept a new dog if it does not challenge her too much.

With any sort of Molosser breed, you will want to get a female dog of a similar size because they will be less likely to fight than two males, and will also be less likely to hurt each other playing. What about a big American Bulldog or AmStaff?

[Chronisseur]

I'm no expert on dogs, but can't you just get another rottweiler as a companion?

Or use Google. :stoned:

Yeah, I've seen many great Rotti duos. Although if they are from the same litter, dominance issues seem to surface from time to time.
Like Stinky said; human companionship is far more important to them, however, they do seem to enjoy playmates!

[baggsend]

He is great with other dogs. he actually never barks at other dogs who bark at him. He just sits or walks by carefully watching. When in a play environment he is controlled but dominant when playing. Definately a female and I was thinking maybe about 2 years old if I can find one from Rescue to adopt.

Another Rotti would be ok but I had 3 springers for the last 13 or so years. It is fun having a different breed is why I am looking to go with another. My son likes Boxers and my buddy has a real nice Male that ours plays with alot, who I like so thats a posib.. I saw a very cool big black/white American Bulldog last weekend. I dont know the AmStaff so I will have to check that one out. I was thinking a Female 60 lbs and up would be a ok size.

[stinkyattic]

Female Boxers, and any female Mastiff breed, can be very dominant, so if he wants to be a dominant dog, best to screen very carefully. I had problems with my former Boxer wanting to establish dominance over other dogs, like my tenants' female pitbull, who was not having it. I still have a scar on my hand from that one. The Boxer pwnd the pit btw. Fast, before either of us even had time to run over and pull them apart! If you do get a Boxer, I think you should get one that is MUCH younger than your Rottie so that the primary relationship is old dog-young dog, whcih is less likely to lead to territory disputes.

I really like ABs, and all other types of bulldogs. My favorite is Olde English. They are calm when they are indoors, and great with kids.
My previous tenants had an AmStaff who was SUPER submissive and really really smart and wanted to please the people. I called him Employee of the Month. He's a nice boy and played gently with everyone! His best friend is a miniature Schnauzer who thinks she is 100 pounds of fierce! (The pink ribbon keeping her fur out of her eyes says otherwise).

[flyingimam]

just get a Doberman Pinscher

I think dog disputes will be settled without any actual physical confrontations lol

but i know for fact Dobermans can be very friendly with other pets and children if they are raised correctly from their babyhood. I just cant stop being obsessed with these giant goofys :thumbsup:

in fact, if they become socialized with other pets, they will be as protective to them as they are to the owners.:thumbsup: guess the other dogs will prefer that badass buddy

on a second note, i know hardly any1 can accommodate one of these dogs, due to size and needs.

however i know female ones can be a bit "willful" at times or lets say can have an attitude.

[Stonermom18]

Only you know your animal the best, so why let someone tell you what to get your dog? Take him to a good shelter, (because they need you more than a breeders dogs) and let you and him pick out his special friend TOGETHER, dont you think he'd like a say in this? My honest opinion do what you feel comfy, dont let anyone sway you, cept your rotti of course!!

Happy Smoke and good
luck to you,

Stonermom18