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HarleyBeau
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KEEP HER! KEPP HER! kEEP HER!
I also have two females, one of which is part bull mastiff. Zena hates any other female dog she comes in contact with EXCEPT for my female Boxer. We acclimated them to one another in the matter of about 10 minutes we always still serve and give treats to Zena 1st. If we pay attention to one we pay attention to both. If there are going to be any Alpha problems us humans don't need to egg em on.
KEEP HER! KEEP HER! KEEP HER!
I also have two females, one of which is part bull mastiff. Zena hates any other female dog she comes in contact with EXCEPT for my female Boxer. We acclimated them to one another in the matter of about 10 minutes we always still serve and give treats to Zena 1st. If we pay attention to one we pay attention to both. If there are going to be any Alpha problems us humans don't need to egg em on.
KEEP HER! KEEP HER! KEEP HER!
I've been told the same thing about female/female and male/male combinations - and it can be true, but there are also exceptions. Working with Arkansas Boxer Rescue, I got to foster Buddy - and he and my Bailey never did get along very well. There was always tension and there was one big fight. So, I wanted to try a girl - and the lady I work with at ABR said I could, but that she was concerned because I already have two girls. So, we agreed that I'd try it, and that we'd just be careful to be prepared for aggression issues. Well, you've never seen better buddies than Lexy, Bailey and Maggie. Lexy is totally neutral, but Bailey can be a bit bossy - so I knew that whoever I ended up with would have to get along with her - and Maggie is a perfect fit! They play and play and play and there is none of the tension that was there with Buddy - and Buddy and Maggie are about the same age.
So, sometimes, you just have girl-friendly girls. It can happen. Obviously - my vote it that you keep her. Sounds like she'll keep your wild dal busy and let the older two have some peace!
So, sometimes, you just have girl-friendly girls. It can happen. Obviously - my vote it that you keep her. Sounds like she'll keep your wild dal busy and let the older two have some peace!
Kippy's Mom
Boxer Pal
My vote is to KEEP her!
I have one boxer (male). My daughter has two(male & female). My cousin has one (a male). My son has a little Maltese and my other cousin has a black lab(female). Total 4 males & 2 females. We had a family reuion at our house this past summer and all of the dogs were there. Except for my sons Maltese that would only get along with the two older dogs he has known forever, they all got along great. They had just as much fun as the growups did(maybe more). They all spent a few days together too. I think as long as you socialize them they will pretty much get along with other dogs.
I have one boxer (male). My daughter has two(male & female). My cousin has one (a male). My son has a little Maltese and my other cousin has a black lab(female). Total 4 males & 2 females. We had a family reuion at our house this past summer and all of the dogs were there. Except for my sons Maltese that would only get along with the two older dogs he has known forever, they all got along great. They had just as much fun as the growups did(maybe more). They all spent a few days together too. I think as long as you socialize them they will pretty much get along with other dogs.
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