I have a 5 1/2 year old female springer spaniel. She is very sweet natured and excellent with all animals, even my 2 bearded dragons. I have always loved the looks of german shepards and know that they are good dogs. Will one get along with my dog if we got it as a puppy? Thanks.
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Will a german shepard get along with my dog?
beardielover13
Aug 01, 2004 02:03 PM
Replies (6)
Aramosf68
Aug 01, 2004 02:42 PM
A puppy will most certainly get along with your current dog. While it may annoy your dog, your dog will get used to it and probably get it in line after a while.
KDiamondDavis
Aug 01, 2004 04:57 PM
>>I have a 5 1/2 year old female springer spaniel. She is very sweet natured and excellent with all animals, even my 2 bearded dragons. I have always loved the looks of german shepards and know that they are good dogs. Will one get along with my dog if we got it as a puppy? Thanks.
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If you get a GSD of opposite sex from your dog, things will likely go just fine, and not turn ugly when the younger dog starts to mature.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series at www.veterinaryforum.com
Occy
Aug 01, 2004 06:54 PM
why on earth not?
my friends beagle boarded here and we never had a problem!
Its all about the nature of the dogs, not the size, and puppies pretty much get on in any situation
Having a springer you know how to deal with stubborn dogs - shepherds arent stubborn, theyre smart - so training shoulder never "finish"
beardielover13
Aug 02, 2004 04:19 PM
Springer's are not stubborn dogs at all. They want to please you and will do nearly everything you want them to.
Occy
Aug 03, 2004 01:37 AM
must be a different line of springers we are talking about LOL
Ive worked with the breed and with people who breed them and the response is the same - theyre stubborn but willing to work if the right incentives are offered
however this was not the topic here so I think I will finish at that
Writer01
Aug 05, 2004 01:29 PM
They should have no problem getting along. just make sure you are getting one from a reliable breeder and the GS has a good temperment. We have 4 dogs, a Bchon, havnesse and a min-snachzuer. Our GS is 11 weeks old and they all get along great. but we also knew our breeder for many years and new the temperment of her dogs.
