Multiple Dogs - When One Isn't Enough

Any dog lover will tell you that a home without a dog is simply missing something – a lot! Dogs are fun and adorable. They add a touch of charm and a new personality to a home environment. From the simple sound of their pattering feet to the licks they so generously lavish upon us, dogs add their own little special touches to our lives.

But why stop with one? After all – if one dog is fun, wouldn’t multiple dogs be great? The truth is that most dog lovers would gleefully answer yes to that – myself included. When you have two dogs you have double the fun with them. That’s twice as many kisses and twice as many times a day that your little companions will cuddle up by your side.

Besides that, if you happen to work outside of your home, having two dogs will mean that they can provide company for one another while you are away. You will find that they will become very close in a short amount of time. You will enjoy watching your little furry friends playing together – there’s nothing cuter than two puppies romping through the house together!

But on the other hand; dogs are a huge responsibility. Not only do you have to insure that they are fed properly, but you have to insure that their health care needs are attended to as well as insuring that you have the time available to be a good dog parent. This means that you will be able to play with them and to take them on walks, etc. And don’t forget that dogs need toys and other supplies.

If you find that meeting all of those responsibilities is not an issue then you may want to consider adding multiple dogs to your family. But take care to learn about any local laws or ordnances that may govern the number of dogs you can own before you need a kennel license.

This brings up another topic, which is that of actually having a kennel of your own and breeding dogs. If you are an avid dog lover of specific breed you may decide that you want to become a hobby breeder. Of course, you will need to begin by learning some of the basics about breeding and then acquiring dogs that will be appropriate for breeding.

In general, your goal would be to have a large female and a small male dog of the breed that you want to breed. But you should keep in mind that the female should not be bred the first time she comes into heat. In most cases she will be about 18 months old before she is ready for breeding and the males are about a year old.

One dog can truly add a lot of joy to your home – but two or more can multiply that pleasure immensely. If your circumstances allow you to have multiple dogs I highly recommend it.