[RicardoHun]

Well by your own statements Pros only 1 / Cons 3 cheaper, easier, and unknown compatibility. 3 to 1 the cons have it.

As pets there is no doubt pit bulls do best and are easier with only 1 per household.

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[AnimeThat]

With your pros and cons you've stated I'd say just keep one dog. And stay out the shelter lol. It's very hard to go in there and not turn down a dog you've fallen in love with.

[masteryxisman]

Personally, I think getting a second dog was a good decision for me. HOWEVER, I fostered my pit for a while before i decided to keep her, so i was able to test the waters. I also did a lot of research before I got her, and knew that crate and rotate was and always will be a possibility. So far, i have had no problems. I got the dog for ME, not for my other dog. But it is expensive (my OEB has lots of allergy problems as well) and double the work. I also have an OEB who is sort of dopey. I don't think I would ever own 2 pits at the same time.

I also did the two week shutdown with Lucy, which i really think helped start things off right. Oh, and if you get another dog, be prepared to buy lots of baby gates

Sorry, but what's the two week shutdown? Thanks.

[ljq0AYOV]

Thanks to everyone for the input. I found out today that the dog we were considering got a home. (I don't know how to use emoticons or I would insert a big cheering one here.) I am relieved, as we were only considering adopting to give another one a home. We are really happy with our one-dog home, so I think the best thing for us to do is to treat our girl really well, donate to the rescues, and take luckilylovinlyfe's advice and stay out of the shelters. Thanks again to everyone who replied.

[M1zdL0hh]

http://www.nhpbr.org/two_weeks.html

Sorry, but what's the two week shutdown? Thanks.

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In actually really surprised this isn't already a sticky. I think this is extremely important to implement with foster and adoption dogs.

[ljq0AYOV]

My husband and I adopted an adult female Pit one year ago through a rescue organization. She is awesome and we've fallen in love with the breed. We are trying to decide whether to adopt a male. We met one at an adoption event over the weekend. Our female wasn't with us, so we don't yet know their compatability. He was rescued from a hoarding situation; lived on a chain. From what we could tell at the event, he seemed like a great dog.

Pro: We would give another one a home.

Cons: I prefer having just one (it's easier); we already have high vet bills because our female requires allergy injections and special food; I have concerns about two Pits living together.

Unknown: I'm not sure whether our female would be better with a buddy or not. She seems happy taking her walks and cuddling with us. We occasionally have friends/dogs over for play dates and she plays pretty well. A little dominant.

Seeking input to help us make a decision. Thank you!

[yK2VgoEI]

If you were getting another dog be prepare to crate and rotate if things do not work out. Also do not get another dog as a buddy for you current dog because this breed really does not need doggie buddies. Get another dog for you because you want another one and can afford it.

Currently we have four dogs. We love all of our dogs but we will never have this many dogs again unless we have room for chain spots outside.

[ljq0AYOV]

Thank you. I don't really want another one, and I was thinking of doing it to give her a buddy (and help another dog), so what you said is helpful. Although I would do whatever needed to be done, crate and rotate doesn't sound appealing. Thanks again.

[cyslespitocop]

As you said yourself the dog seems happy with you. Why change that for the unknown(the unknown being crate-rotate,dog fights and the likes) The dog only needs humans to be happy not other dogs.

[alexosnasos2]

It all comes down to personal choice.

Dylan, our pit, was my second dog currently. We have an older Aussie Shepherd mix and I wanted a dog that was active, playful, and loveable. Our Aussie isn't any of those things. She's 10, very laid back, quiet, calm. She doesn't play with toys, doesn't do fetch or tug or anything; she mostly sleeps. I wanted a dog that did those things, that was active. So I got Dylan *for me*.

Having two dogs is a lot of work, especially pits. I would never, EVER leave two pits alone with each other. Before you get another dog, you need to consider: do you have the room, money, and time for them? Not to mention having a crate and rotate set up if they suddenly become incompatible, which happens.

[zenihan]

Well by your own statements Pros only 1 / Cons 3 cheaper, easier, and unknown compatibility. 3 to 1 the cons have it.

As pets there is no doubt pit bulls do best and are easier with only 1 per household.

[amberamuletuk]

My husband and I adopted an adult female Pit one year ago through a rescue organization. She is awesome and we've fallen in love with the breed. We are trying to decide whether to adopt a male. We met one at an adoption event over the weekend. Our female wasn't with us, so we don't yet know their compatability. He was rescued from a hoarding situation; lived on a chain. From what we could tell at the event, he seemed like a great dog.

Pro: We would give another one a home.

Cons: I prefer having just one (it's easier); we already have high vet bills because our female requires allergy injections and special food; I have concerns about two Pits living together.

Unknown: I'm not sure whether our female would be better with a buddy or not. She seems happy taking her walks and cuddling with us. We occasionally have friends/dogs over for play dates and she plays pretty well. A little dominant.

Seeking input to help us make a decision. Thank you!

Okay first thing to consider is like you said with money, make sure you can afford it first or else you are really not doing the dog a favor. Second if the dog is used to living on a chain then how well will he adjust to indoor living? He may just be happier being an outside dog you never know. Just a few things to consider. My take on it is if you are doubting getting a second dog then dont do it. JMO.

[M1zdL0hh]

Personally, I think getting a second dog was a good decision for me. HOWEVER, I fostered my pit for a while before i decided to keep her, so i was able to test the waters. I also did a lot of research before I got her, and knew that crate and rotate was and always will be a possibility. So far, i have had no problems. I got the dog for ME, not for my other dog. But it is expensive (my OEB has lots of allergy problems as well) and double the work. I also have an OEB who is sort of dopey. I don't think I would ever own 2 pits at the same time.

I also did the two week shutdown with Lucy, which i really think helped start things off right. Oh, and if you get another dog, be prepared to buy lots of baby gates

[pXss8cyx]

We were reversed. Had a male that we adopted for a year, and we did adopt a female. We got a lot of help from the foster of our first dog (he had him about 9 months) in finding a second dog that he felt would be compatible with us and our dog. The reason we adopted was not for us, nor for a doggie buddy, it was to save another bully. It took about 4 months before our foster friend found our girl. She has worked out really well, and really needed to be pulled from the pound or she would not be here. Turned out she had pneumonia, and our vet didn't think she was going to make it, but she did. Sure it is more responsibility. Her vet bills have been somewhat high due to pneumonia and allergies and having two dogs in the house makes things busier.. But she is a real sweetheart and has bonded with me pretty strongly and has gotten along great with our male. We never leave them alone though... I know they would have a blast testing out all the furniture, and who knows what else... When they start rough housing, it is good to see them playing like puppies, but we usually put a stop to it after a bit. What I have noticed, is our male has sort of "chosen" my wife as his "person" and our female has chosen me.

I would say, it is a case by case situation, but you have to be prepared for the worst. We removed what we felt were triggers. We tested with food (they eat next to each other BTW, supervised). We have had some issues over toys, but nothing serious that we didn't stop because we were right there. However, tomorrow my two could break into a fight over a some trigger... I have to be prepared for that. Also turns out, our girl does show DA signs to strange dogs, so on walks strays and loose dogs are a potential problem.

Good to hear the boy found a home. It means it wasn't "to be" for you. If and when the right guy comes along, you will know it.

[AdobeCreativeSuite]

Glad to hear she has a home, I think you made the right choice.

Hope we will see more of you and your pooch!

[U2DnBGFE]

Glad to hear it too. I think you made a good choice.