Help do i take him or leave him???

[gixxer]

Unfortunately my partner and i have to split up, we have just got another pup 8 weeks ago(now 16 wks old) and he gets on great with our 1.5year old boxer, i really want to take the pup with me but unsure how it would affect him being split up now thats he's used to there being 2 of them.. Dont know what to do please help!!! do i take him or leave him.(She wants to keep both)

 

[mmichaelson]

I don't know what to tell you - the pups would probably be happier together, if split up, they might need further playmates to occupy them (ie, new dogs).

Listen to your heart.

 

[heather1031]

I recently with through this with my ex. With the puppy being so young, he would adjust fine. Maybe you two could set up playdates for the two.

 

[WV*Boxer]

I agree with everything that mmichaelson said. Best of luck to you. I can imagine how hard this is on you. Best wishes!!

 

[Bryn Genco]

I have two boxers that have been together since they were 6months old. They are now almost 2yrs. I recently got divorced and was faced with the same problem. I brought my female Monty back with me when I moved and have just recently got my male boxer Tiger back. I was worried that they would be very upset and miss eachother, but in the time I had to spend with Monty I think that she really just enjoyed being with me alone. I am going to give Tiger back to my ex- husband in November. It will be very heart breaking for me but I know that he will be loved and recieve a lot of attention. I guess it just really depends on the relationship of your dogs. In my case it worked out for the best. I hope it works out for you too. Goodluck.

 

[nikemama]

Had a friend who that happen to. He wanted to keep the dog so bad he ended up in court fighting for the dog. Ended winning the dog but had to give it to her anyway cause it was grieving itself to death for the other dog they had.

Try to think of what is best for the dog and not what you and X want which ever way it may go. What will be your living arrangement? what is hers? Yards, money, playmates all that other stuff has to factor in cause it sounds like you both LOVE the pup.

 

[Elyse]

This is a really tough one. I think it might be really hard on both of them to be split up. When we first got Porter, I had taken him to the vet alone and DH told me that Nestle (who was a little over 2) cried the entire time he was gone. Now that Port is 8 months old, they have become very dependent on one another and are inseparable. You know your babies best and how they would respond.

Sorry I am not more help and I am sorry to hear about your split. Let us now how it all goes with your babies.

 

[crowpete]

WOW....I am very sorry you are having to go through this. I dont think any of us can really make that choice for you. But I agree you should go with your heart. I do believe that if you would take the puppy eveything would work out. Lots of ((((HUGS)))) your way

 

[rrrmarie]

Hi, I know it's a hard decision. I would never want to make that decision of my own. Do what you think is best for the dogs.

 

[Luvnmyboxer]

First, sorry about the situation, never a fun thing to deal with. You might try to separate the dogs for a short period, like take one to the store and leave the other one at home- see how they react without the other. Being as I"ve never had two dogs so close I'm not much help here. If all else fails, and you end up with one of the dogs then you can always go rescue a new friend if you think the dog is lonely being by itself. Good Luck and let us know how this turns out!