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I'm wondering if there are any guidelines for age differences between dogs in the same family. Much of what I've read focuses on situations with both dogs joining a family as puppies. What about adding a rescue? Other than the eventual issue of having two elderly dogs, does it matter if the existing dog and rescue are close in age or if the new addition is older?
For background, we added a 5 1/2-month-old standard poodle to our family in October, and she turned one this month. I've been seriously considering adopting a retired greyhound in a year or so. By the time we're ready to adopt, our current dog will be between 2 and 2 1/2years old; most retired greys seem to be between 2 and 5 years. Will that matter?
Thanks!
For background, we added a 5 1/2-month-old standard poodle to our family in October, and she turned one this month. I've been seriously considering adopting a retired greyhound in a year or so. By the time we're ready to adopt, our current dog will be between 2 and 2 1/2years old; most retired greys seem to be between 2 and 5 years. Will that matter?
Thanks!