We know of someone who had 2 male labs (1 older, 1 younger) and an older 90% blind female lab. He then took in a female dobie pup. As the dobie matured she started to attack the older female lab. It was quite vicious at times. The dobie caused the female lab to get at least 60 stitches after one attack. Then the younger make lab started to join in on the attacks. The attacks would happen when they were let into the yard but not in the house. His vet said it could be in her genetics. Also that the dobie was taking advantage of a weaker dog and would eventually kill her if the fights were not broken up in time. The younger lab was just joining in as pack animals do.
He finally started to seperate the older female lab from the younger two but was having a hard time. The attacks happened no matter who walked the dogs. The owner also got bit several times by the dobie (drawing blood, enough for stitches) trying to break up the fights.
The sad ending is that the owner put the older female lab to sleep. He rationalized it as that she was older and 90% blind.
I would not have made the same decision. Re-homing the dobie would have been my first priority.
This is such a sad situation. I think alot of people are giving great advice here. Re-homing may be a good idea if she is a cadidate. I hope the best for you and the rest of your babies and that everything works out for you.
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