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Mr. Tim

Posts:6

07/05/2012 2:44 PM
Hi everyone. Me and my wife got a GSP named Gunner that has been with us since October of 2011. He is 10 months old now and is just the absolute pride and joy of our lives. He is spoiled with affection, toys and typically the best of everything we can afford to provide to him. I had previously remarked that the only other dog i would even consider getting would be either a Weimaraner or a Vizsla. Well, it so happens that a family up the street is currently looking for a home for their son's 6 month old Weim that he can no longer care for. We would love to have him as an addition but i am concerned that with the way Gunner is currently treated, ie - like a king, how he will feel with another dog in the house hold. He has not 1 mean bone in his body. He is extremely well socialized and loves all people and dogs. We take him out on a daily basis to play with other dogs at our local dog parks, other neighbors houses and their dogs - all he wants to do is play with them - endlessly. So i am not worried about the socialization part of it, but i do wonder if that would translate well into living with another companion. Any tips on how we should best approach this? Do you think my GSP will feel outcasted or no longer loved by us?

Nancy D

No. Lower MI - Gaylord Area

MH
Posts:849

07/05/2012 3:26 PM
Well, since the Weim is close by, I'd get the two of them together and see how they get along. Personally, I find it hard to believe that they would have ball together.

pixie bee

MH
Posts:4448

07/05/2012 3:48 PM
Welcome to the forum. These are dogs - I say give it a go.

"Time with my dogs clears my mind, renews my faith, and lets me see the world as it is. My only regret loving dogs as I do, is the misery of their early departure." Robert G. Wehle

Binni

Pittsburgh, PA

MH
Posts:76

07/05/2012 4:03 PM
I have a 9 month old GSP and 6 month of English Springer. It's not easy with two puppies, but I think they enjoy one another's company. If you don't try... You will never know. And you would be giving a home to an animal who is in need. Even though my puppies seem to fight daily (nothing out of control) they do seem to like playing together. They run all around the yard holding onto the same rope toy. As soon as one lets go, the other one holding what would seem to be the prize, just stops and waits for the other to latch on again.

everbell

Kanata, ON

MH
Posts:3162

07/05/2012 5:24 PM
We got our 2nd GSp when our boy was 2 yo. I don't know if all GSPs are the same, but he seems so much happier with another dog in the house. If you're willing to give it a go, I say go for it. Gunner is a handsome boy! Welcome to the forum.

Joce and Rich Bogart and Shiraz (GSPs) Roxane (RIP: 1995-2009) and Tiger Lily (Cats) The Everbell Adventures

NOLAGSP

New Orleans, LA

JH
Posts:31

07/05/2012 5:38 PM
I say go for it. I have a 9 month old GSP who is treated like one of our kids. We just wrapped up dogsitting for 2 weeks. It has been about a week since the other dog left and my GSP still goes to the room the other dog slept in every morning first thing just to see if she came back. He learned quick how fun another dog is. He still got most of my attention so it was a win win for him. If it is the breed you want and your pup gets along, sounds like a perfect match. It will be tough with puppy engery for the next year or so, but it will be an easier transition for him than waiting for him to be 4 or 5 years old.

smatulewicz User is Offline

Michigan

MH
Posts:1188

07/05/2012 6:45 PM
The adjustment will be easier if they two like each other and don't feel they need to compete. You know your dog better than anyone and know if may be possessive of anything. For instance, my nephewdog (vizsla) is very good with other dogs in a neutral setting, but very protective of what he feels is his turf. As a result, they hold off on getting another dog. Since the Weim is nearby and you know the people, why not try a trial run. With the possibility of knowing it could be forever, why not take him into your home for a few days and see how it goes (as you may know Gunner will be welcoming...but maybe the Weim may need some adjusting too). If they like one another, I can't imagine them not seeing it as a good thing (with the typical sibling tiffs here and there). It's if either feels they need to compete for anything that things can get iffy. Bella is also the center of our universe and sounds to have a very similar nature to Gunner. I can't imagine her not taking another dog in the home with ease and excitement (so long as the other dog also felt the same way). GOOD LUCK. I say give it a try. No harm in trying!

Smylinacha User is Offline

Connecticut

MH
Posts:1208

07/05/2012 7:03 PM
Weims are great dog! Plus you will be giving a home to a dog in need. Windsor was by himself for almost a year and then Velvet came along. The owner could no longer care for her. The two are inseparable. Go for it!

ljburkh

Thornton, CO, USA

Posts:12

07/05/2012 10:41 PM
We adopted a GSP from a shelter that was about 6 wks younger than the GSP we raised from a pup. It would depend upon the dogs of course, but these two get along great. It was more than win win for us. We got a great dog from the shelter, our GSP (who was treated as king) got a new playmate, and our older dogs now have some peace because the GSPs play together all day and don't bother them.

Texas Belle User is Offline

Austin, TX

MH
Posts:7835

07/05/2012 10:41 PM
I have 4 shorthairs. Mine love each others company when I am working. My male shorthairs BFF is his buddy Ruger who is a weim.

Bev Quarles, the Pointer Sisters (Belle and Halo), the Outlaw GSP (Johnny Ringo) and the little Princess (Fauna) Yellow Rose GSPs "A dog has the soul of a philosopher." - Plato

weerubbertummy User is Offline

Ayrshire, Scotland

MH
Posts:726

07/06/2012 1:57 AM
Sounds like a good combination to me assuming they get on with each other. Both breeds have similar requirements and lend themselves to the same activities too so i cant see there being a problem - except maybe having to get a bigger sofa to accommodate 2 cuddle monsters

Miss you forever Kintra baby xxx

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