Hello all,

I'm sure you've seen my other thread about my Chilly dog passing away after twelve years of her being in my life. It's been difficult adjusting my life with no dog, for instance, I still always check her food bowl, i want to hear her paw steps on the hardwood floor at night, I always look at the leash wanting to take her out to do her business, I come home from work- school to no four legged animal greeting me, etc. But it's something that I have accepted that life is a cycle, and for this reason I think I will be adopting some dogs soon from the shelter in couple of months! But things will be different, instead of having one indoor dog I will adopt two dogs from the shelter and they will be outdoor dogs 70% of the time. And they will be most likely sleep out side, be out side etc. Not being mean, I will not neglect them but they will be just dominantly outdoor dogs. Any suggestions, it's been a while since I've been to the shelter I think I'm going to find most likely a terrier breed, pit bull, stafordshire terrier since I love those breeds! And adopt two make sure they get along, good eye contact, and take them home!

Dr...so sorry for your loss!!!

HOWEVER, we have THE cutest foster puppy available for adoption right now: http://www.glamisdunes.com/invision/index....howtopic=210065

He never was at the shelter, but was dumped at a vet's office, scared as hell, skinny and sad as can be. Well that was 3 weeks ago!!! He is about 8-9 weeks old, I am thinking some Shepard mix?? He is on regular food, healthy, has 1st puppy shots and his adoption fees cover his neuter! He is kennel training, staying in there @ night and when we aren't home, potty trained, great in the car and has already learned where we keep the treats, sits, shakes and sits "pretty". He is just awesome and gets along AWESOME with our dogs. He is also such a snuggly little guy!!! He is just a great little pup that deserves a active, loving home. Here is my email cdixon@e2cc.com if you are interested! He is a pup that prefers to be indoors though, and "knocks" to get in or out.

God bless you for rescuing!

http://www.glamisdunes.com/invision/index....howtopic=210648


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kingglamis- I thank you for fostering that sweet puppy, and let me state again if i have not. I will never buy a dog from a breeder or any of that nature. I will always adopt! Another thing is, kingglamis i once found a pointer pup wandering the streets, took it to my local vet that time and one of the employee's took it! fast forward 5+ years, I hear that pointer I saved is a great smart dog! And, kingglamis I will keep you updated, and Azsand which thanks for those links! I wish I won to lotto to save all these sweet dogs from these good people.

THANK YOU for adopting!! Sounds like you have already started thinking about what you want. Keep in mind terriers are high-energy, smart dogs. Which means trouble if you aren't giving them an outlet for all that. Walks, play-time, training, and 'brain-teasers' Some 'tricks' I've taught my mutt that's part terrier is identifying certain toys, bringing them to me, I have several Kong toys with different shapes that I stuff and he has to work to get his treats out, etc. If you have the time to meet those needs, you will absolutely LOVE your terrier, I get a lot of compliments on how smart Scrappy is, and I'm very proud of him. Don't forget that a pit bull is an "American Pit Bull Terrier" so they fall into the terrier group. Talk to other pit owners to be sure this is the right dog for you. Most pits I know personally aren't quite on the high-energy level of most terriers but they still need some play time, and walks. I hope you don't mind my saying so, I just want to make sure whatever dog you adopt is right for you. I see a lot of people adopting terrier breeds then having to find them another home because they can't keep up with them and the terrier has turned into a terror digging holes, chewing on everything etc.
I have a dog that is part terrier, and I sing his praises If you can keep up with them, they are wonderful. I love surprising people when I take him on long walks or hikes and all they see is a little dog that won't make it. And he just keeps on keepin on, I've only seen him truly worn out a handful of times, and that was when he visited with his yorkshire terrier buddy in UT
Well, keep us updated. Queen Glamis does a lot of Rescue work so she might be able to help you locate a dog if you have a list of 'wants' put together. I also LOVE Petfinder.com You can search on so many different parameters in your area, it really helps, then go to the shelter and check out the dogs demeanor. Good Luck!!

d.o.n.e, thank you I know and believe you when you say terrier's are high energy powerful breeds! I had a stafordshier terrier for twelve years, the thing I want to ask is I never had two dogs, what should I look for when in the shelter to see if the two dogs I want to adopt will be compatible, for those of you who have two dogs from a different litter?

http://www.retrieversandfriends.com/availa...amp;Species=All

A member here once rescued a pit bull/terrier mix.
I took the pup off his hands after my 15 yr old pit passed away.
The new dog really helped the healing process...

Well if you want things to go smoother. Adopt at least one that has a tendency to 'submit'. Just make sure the second more dominant dog isn't too dominant over the submiting dog, or you'll end up with the one always beating up on the other.

Sometimes rescues have what I've heard called 'momma' dogs. Its a dog they pair up with younger or un-socialized dogs, the momma dog has a way of showing em whats up without roughing them up any. She shows the other dog how to behave around other dogs, people, etc. That would ge a good start. If you went with a 'momma' dog you would probably be fine immediately adopting a second dog if it's younger or shy.

Or consider adopting one first, then give that one some time to adjust. You'll know when he/she is comfortable. Some dogs take to a new home immediately some dogs take a little more time. This way you don't escalate anything by having 2 nervous, uncomfortable dogs in a new environment. Then take that dog to meet any prospective second dogs. Always do this an area neither will think of as 'their' territory. You'll know if it looks like they'll mesh or not.

Anymore most rescues/humane societies test their animals to see if they are kid, dog, and cat friendly. So they should be able to tell you that right away. You just don't want to mix 2 dominant dogs together.

xxquicksandxx I'm sure having another dog will be better for me. d.o.n.e great suggestions, that I will highly consider when planning to adopt two dogs. What do you think if i find the two dogs I want to adopt and bring them together to meet? Or maybe just find two of the dogs from the same litter?

If they are from the same litter, your most likely golden. It's a lot of fun to raise siblings together

2 dogs that haven't really mixed together, or know each other would make me kinda nervous. You can tell a lot from a dog's behavior when you first meet them, but it still isn't the whole picture. Especially if they are in a humane society where they are kenneled in solo runs. A lot of their behavior may not 'shine through' till you get them home. Having the dog in a new environment just kind of exacerbates their nervousness and could lead to a fight. I'm not saying that's certain, just that it's a possibility. If the dogs are coming from a foster environment where they lived with other dogs your chances at adopting 2 @ the same time with few problems would be higher, just make sure you aren't mixing 2 "alpha's" The foster parents should be able to tell you if the dog is 'bossy' with the other dogs or not. Heck you might even find a pair that is already being fostered together that you would love to adopt. That would be a pretty safe bet too.

Kim (parth on garth) has these 2, they are brothers and inseparable. http://www.glamisdunes.com/invision/index....howtopic=182134

I am not sure if she has decided to 100% keep them yet, and she would be pretty particular about where they would go as well. They are really neat dogs and I think she may have decided to keep them, but they are a "bonded" pair and this is what you should look for in a shelter.

Great great suggestions, I need to find some litter pups. I think it'll be good to have two dogs, since they will be outdoor dogs. And I love seeing dogs play together, I use to work as a kennel attendant.