we're thinking of adopting an american bull dog, and the shelter told us it killed a cat with it pervious owner. does any one know if there will be any problems with our current dog who is a rottweiler and they are both males
well dogs of the same gender dont really get along. but you have to give them at least 3 weeks to get used to each other. the rottweiler will not get seriously hurt because they are big dogs. the bulldog will probably bite him but itll be ok. make sure you watch them at all times though.
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well dogs of the same gender dont really get along. but you have to give them at least 3 weeks to get used to each other. the rottweiler will not get seriously hurt because they are big dogs. the bulldog will probably bite him but itll be ok. make sure you watch them at all times though.
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well i would make sure they are both neutered..and coming from a shelter the bull dog should be before it goes home..but i would say, it shouldn't be a problem as long as your rottie has been trained properly and you take the time to personally train the bull dog..i really wouldn't worry too much about the cat thing, come on cats are kinda evil sometimes, i've wanted to kill a few here and there myself..maybe the shelter will let you take the bull dog home for the weekend to see how things go..good luck..and if your interested i would possibly invest in the Cesear Millan book and i'm sure it talks about bringing a new dog into the family..
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Do a test.. take your rottweiler to the shelter and see… You need to make sure that the Rottweiler is in the decision making process if he is to have a sibling…
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If the shelter will let you bring your rottie to meet the bulldog before you adopt, that would be a good idea. Generally male dogs do not get along with other males unless they are brought up together (usually) but it depends on the dogs.
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My friend has a American bulldog pup right now. Although it is a pup and female, she is quite obsessed with cats(probably wants to eat them). It's a hit/miss thing with that breed and a rott that could get along fine or not. I would take your dog to the shelter and see how they react together, or ask the shelter if you could take it home for a few days to see what happens. Is your Rott fixed? Also remember, there may be a few fights between them, and do you know how to break them up w/o getting bit or hurt yourself, if it does happen? Two big dogs cost alot and require a bit more discipline on your part to keep the peace in your house.
GL and good for you for adopting a dog
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No one can answer this question for you without knowing the individual dogs, and frankly, not without seeing the dogs together. Iis your rott good with other dogs? How is he about territory? How about the pit? Is he good with other dogs? A dog with a previous history of attacks in particular should be watched closely, even though you don't really know what happened in the previous case, because there may be agression issues in general which will require time and training to resolve…in the meantime, you will have to make sure your dogs are closely monitored, in controlled environments.
I would talk to your vet, and also arrange a safe place meeting for the two dogs before adopting – not let either of them have "home territory" issues. I highly suggest someone professional be there – a dog trainer, handler who can help control the situation. Really, even before that, have a trainer evaluate the pit bull – see what a professional feels about his potential for agressive behavior and his level of obedience training. I think it's great you are willing to consider a dog with a "bad rep" because those poor guys don't stand much of a chance, but also that you are trying to anticiapte issues. It's great that you are thinking about your current kiddo first.
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it is impossible for anyone on here to tell you we dont know the dogs or there tempraments they could love each other or they could hate each other if you give more detial that would help people give better answers
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