3 dogs, good or bad?

[T-Legg]

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Wanting to know people's thoughts. We already have a Border Collie (18 mths) and a Golden Retriever (10 mths) and we're thinking of getting another dog. The next dog we want is a Bernese Mountain Dog, and I'm not sure with the size of it if it would be such a good idea? Also I'd want to get a girl, but our other 2 dogs are girls and don't know if this would also cause a problem?

 

[gypsysmum]

I would wait until your younger dog is much older and well trained before introducing another juvenile.

I also would not get another bitch. The best chances of dogs settling well together is if they are different breeds and different sexes. This stops the rivalry that can crop up between them. It is natures way for bitches to drive out other bitches to dilute the gene pool. This makes them territorial and if it happens is almost impossible to cure.

Why not enjoy the two you have until they are both well trained and can be relied upon to set a good example to your new dog?