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I've had my dog for 9 months (he's 11 months now) and he's been great. Things were rough in the beginning but I took the time and effort to work with him and now he's the best dog I could ask for.
However, recently my mother died. Though I was the one who cared for him and took him out for exercise, he spent a lot of time with her because we lived together. Ever since then both he and I have been depressed and he's been less energetic than he use to be. My sister has a dog as well and when they were together he was back to his old self. I play with him a lot but I think he would benefit from the companionship of another dog. I won't be getting it until all of the legal matters are settled in another 1-3 months, but I would like to figure out what to look for now so that when the times I don't have to think about it and can just search.
My puppy is a mutt: 1/2 lab, 1/4 husky and 1/4 mastiff. I would like another dog no bigger than he is now (haven't measured him, but he's about 4ft from head to tail and weighs between 85 and 95lbs. So a medium-large dog would be fine. I would prefer something that doesn't require extensive physical activity, no more than a lab does since I'm use to that few hours of playing with and training my dog already. Also, something not known to have aggression or behavioural issues. My dog Mocha makes a great watch dog, so whether or not the 2nd one does too doesn't matter to me. Preferably no extensive shedding, but some is fine.
I'm fine with mix breeds too if you think that would suit my requirements. Can anyone suggest a dog that fits these requirements? You guys helped me pick out Mocha last time so I hope you can help me out again!
However, recently my mother died. Though I was the one who cared for him and took him out for exercise, he spent a lot of time with her because we lived together. Ever since then both he and I have been depressed and he's been less energetic than he use to be. My sister has a dog as well and when they were together he was back to his old self. I play with him a lot but I think he would benefit from the companionship of another dog. I won't be getting it until all of the legal matters are settled in another 1-3 months, but I would like to figure out what to look for now so that when the times I don't have to think about it and can just search.
My puppy is a mutt: 1/2 lab, 1/4 husky and 1/4 mastiff. I would like another dog no bigger than he is now (haven't measured him, but he's about 4ft from head to tail and weighs between 85 and 95lbs. So a medium-large dog would be fine. I would prefer something that doesn't require extensive physical activity, no more than a lab does since I'm use to that few hours of playing with and training my dog already. Also, something not known to have aggression or behavioural issues. My dog Mocha makes a great watch dog, so whether or not the 2nd one does too doesn't matter to me. Preferably no extensive shedding, but some is fine.
I'm fine with mix breeds too if you think that would suit my requirements. Can anyone suggest a dog that fits these requirements? You guys helped me pick out Mocha last time so I hope you can help me out again!
