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If you are a dog lover, you may feel that one dog is not enough.Before you take the leap and adopt a second dog there are a number of points you really must consider.

The temperament of your pet should be your first consideration.To avoid fights, you should seek to pair your dog with a dog of a dis-similar nature, that way they should be able to establish which dog is the most dominant.If two dogs with a similar nature are paired up then the battles could be ferocious and the dogs will struggle to bond. If your dog is very submissive, you may also have problems, as the new dog could bully your first dog and make his life miserable.Hopefully, you have a dog that does not lean too far in either direction.

The size of your dog is the second considerationYou should try and home dogs of a similar size and weight.A large dog can easily hurt a small dog.If you currently own a big dog who has a great temperament, you may be able to add a small breed puppy to the family, but you will have to be prepared to keep a close eye on the dogs at first when they are together.

The next point to consider is gender. If you have a female dog which has not been neutered she may not respons well to the introduction of another female dog. It would be wise to neuter your female dog before adding another girl to the home. She may still show some aggression after being spayed, so a male puppy may be a wiser choice.(Of course, you will have to alter at least one of your dogs unless you want to suddenly be the proud owner of 6 or 8 dogs.)

Age is another consideration and if you have a old dog adopting a puppy might not be a good idea.These dogs often have aches and pains and are less patient than they were when they were younger.An old dog is far more likely to get on well with an adult dog.

Finally, some breeds of dogs have more trouble accepting a new puppy than other breeds.Small, toy dog breeds can be spoiled, jealous and excitable. If you own an adult small dog you will find it a challenge to add a puppy.Larger and more notoriously aggressive dogs like pit bulls or rottwilers may not mix well at all and if your dog shows signs of occasional aggression it may be advisable to stick with just one.Happily, there are many dog breeds out there that mix well, so do some research first and you should be able to find a suitable partner for your pooch.

Finance is the final optionYou will need to find money to pay for dog food, vets bills, accessories and more.

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