New Dog

[Angry_Platy]

We are looking at getting another JRT, mostly as a friend for our male JRT, Mac and also because we love the little dogs. We definitely want to get a male and would prefer a short coat, though a broken coat is also an option.

SOO I have been doing some looking around and have found 2 suitable dogs....one is a week old puppy (obviously not yet ready to be sold) and a 12 month old "juvenile" dog. The older dog is a rescue dog that we found through a Jack Russell rescue agency sorta near where I live, well, its a 2 hour drive but not that far. He will cost $295 including microchipping, worming, all vaccinations and desexing. The puppy will cost $600 and will come with pedigree papers, worming, microchipping and its first lot of vaccinations. He will be a show quality dog hence the price.

Here is the puppy. He is 4 days old here:

And since its hard to tell what he will be like at that age, here is his father:

And this is the 12 month old dog

I am tending towards the 12 month old dog. It is still young so not too old to be trained to our house....the only problem it may create is putting 2 adult male Jack Russells together. BF wants the puppy however $600 is a lot to pay for a JRT.

I guess I am concerned if Mac, our dog, would be more likely to accept a male puppy or a male young adult dog.

Does anyone have any experience with introducing a new dog into the house? Was it a young with anadult dog or 2 adult dogs being introduced?

 

[Angel Lady]

Sorry I have never had to introduce dogs before, But I have cats and after a few daus they were fine together. That is a beautiful dog I would love to have him..

 

[Jessica13]

Most rescue centres will let you take your own dog along to see how they get on, and if there are any major problems im sure they could help you out, or if necessary take him back.

£600 does seem a LOT for a Jack Russell!! Even a Show quality one! Have you looked in newspapers and stuff? I see them all the time in there for around £100, KC registered, wormed, vaccinated etc.

But that rescue dog is gorgeous..

 

[kimbowee]

Personally, I'd go for the older pup. Would you plan on showing the pup? If not, why pay the show dog price tag? I would definitely have the older pup checked out by your vet before bringing buying him to rule out any health concerns first, especially anything contagious that can be carried to your dog. Of course, since I volunteer at an animal shelter I am a little partial to animals who need homes. )

I had an adult male dog who was 3 (Kuma) and adopted a 9 month old male pup (Buddy). When we introduced them we did it on nuetral territory, at the dog park first. Since Kuma was a Great Dane most people were afraid to let their dogs play with him. He hadn't really been around that many dogs before. We chose the dog park and let them both tire theirselves out playing with each other before we brought them home. About the first week there were some issues, such as Kuma claiming his place on the couch or being a bit protective of "his" things. We made sure to give him his space and own personal attention time to see he wasn't being pushed out. I also decided to go with a larger pup just in case there were any issues the larger dog would be able to stick up for himself more than say an 8 week old pup.

This worked great for us. They became great friends. Will see if I can dig out some pics for you.

Best of luck which ever way you decide to go! Both dogs are adorable.

 

[Bloo]

Most rescue centres will let you take your own dog along to see how they get on, and if there are any major problems im sure they could help you out, or if necessary take him back.

£600 does seem a LOT for a Jack Russell!!

$600 AUS = £250

When I moved home and couldn't take my +- 6year old JR cross with me (into a flat) he went to live with a friend of mine's 2 purebred JRT's. 1 Female 7yrs old and 1 3yr old male.

They all got on like a house on fire and are living happily ever after.

I think it's very much up to the individual dogs, but I do not think the younger dog (as opposed to the puppy) will be a problem to introduce. But if there is a possibility to "try things out" - even just for a few hours, it would be best

Good luck either way

 

[Judmacaroni]

Personally I would go with older dog which at a year isn't too old for training etc like you said. You'd be giving a wee dog a good home whereas the pup as absolutely gorgeous as he is, well if you aint showing or breeding from him why pay the price he'll go to someone who wants to make use of all those papers! And think of the toilet training!

I have 2 dogs a dalmation and a bearede collie X ?. We have found they get on great together as long as you respect their heirarchy. I mean your original dog will be the "man in charge" so as long as you treat him with more attension, feed him first etc he wont feel threatened and shouldnt be agressive to the new dog. Thats just what I have found with our 2. I would say if your not breeding from them get them the snip saves any flair ups from hormones!

We got our Dalmation ***** neutered and found that although she quietened down very little and is still great fun she has lost her place at the top and we have had a constant power struggle between the 2 for our attension and sticks etc. Hoping once the collie ***** is done too that it will settle down as she has been blatently winding Mirtha up and then walking off leaving Mirtha what she is barking at and why she's getting in trouble anyway!

Dogs are so individual its difficult to say for sure what they'll be like. If you walked by Mirtha on the lead with your JRT she would go loopy and look all aggressive but if she met him on the beach she would play til her hearts content!

Hope I've not just rambled! Long day in work very boring!

 

[JackDemp528]

I personally would go for the year old one. Older dogs are wonderful. I'd rather have an older one than a puppy. Hopefully both your dog and this dog you're adopting are both neuthered. Neutering your dog will make the two males meeting go a lot smoother. And I would have them meet on neutral ground, then take them home and walk them in at the same time. Or have them meet a few times. So it's not a huge shock to your dog to have a new one in his territory. But good luck with them. If you have any other questions I'm pretty good with most dog knowledge, so feel free to pm me.

 

[Jessica13]

Most rescue centres will let you take your own dog along to see how they get on, and if there are any major problems im sure they could help you out, or if necessary take him back.

£600 does seem a LOT for a Jack Russell!!

$600 AUS = £250

Duh! )

Must read more carefully in future

 

[Angry_Platy]

OK peeps, THANKS a heap for the helpful replies.

As I said, I DO want the older dog however the BF wants a puppy. As it is we can't get a new dog for 2 weeks (too much on) so will see if the older dog is available then and then make our final decision.

As for the puppy, I wouldn't be showing or breeding with him anyway so theres no point in paying for all of that I guess.

My dog has been neutered and I plan on doing it with any animal I have

 

[GSD]

id go for the older one if he is from a rescue center chances are he hasnt had the best past,whereas the puppy whill get a home easily. but whatever you decide i think your dog should accept a friend,if you introduce them carefully.

 

[Booboo puppy]

As cute as a puppy can be, they are a lot of work. My puppy is 5 months old and STILL not house trained. I definitely would go with the older dog as long as you're not planning to show or breed.

 

[Angry_Platy]

Sadly the 12 month old dog has a new home.....Sad for me anyways, I am really happy he found a home after only being at the rescue agency for a week!!! We decided not to get the puppy but are definitely keeping our eyes out for any other JRT that may appear on the rescue site.

 

[kimbowee]

Awww sorry to hear you didn't get to get a pup but at least he went to a good home. Good for you for deciding to wait for another rescue! I know its hard.

 

[Puffer_freak]

Good luck in finding a rescue dog! Rescue dogs are always worth having, purely because the pure breds are more likely to get a home anyway!

Plus an older dog is probably house trained and such like.