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Originally Posted by Sophie2010  Thank you for the concern, but I'm not really worried about us. We're considering getting a new puppy now because that will give us several months before we even begin trying (If we're lucky we'll have the baby in December at the earliest), so plenty of time to get some of the hard months out of the way.
I just really want to know how others feel about having two dogs and how their first pup adjusted to the second.
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There are many threads on here about how two or more pups get along together over the short and long term. You can peruse the many threads about them by doing a search on the terms.
What is
most key is how your dog normally interacts right now with other dogs, and in particular adult dogs? Is she well socialized? Does she like to play with others? Most adult dogs can get annoyed with pups, but once the pups grow up, or at least have been in the house a few weeks things can settle down. If she is not well socialized, or is actually dog aggressive, and or people aggressive, that does not bode well.
My Magic settled down quite well with Razzle, and then Zoey, Razzle and Magic together. There was only one or two incidents the first/second day of a bit of growl by the adult male, then they all found their way together.
Now that I've addressed your concern; despite the fact that you are not worried about the "adults" and having a baby; that in my opinion should be first order of thought for you two. Of course if this is your third child or even your second and Sophie is well used to babies/toddlers/young children and you know how she interacts all well and good. If how-ever this is your first child, that is another order of business.
If it is your first child, then definitely wait on getting a second pup. You really will have your plate full, especially with all the demands a newborn has, and also to have the time to spend time with your Sophie. Walking, grooming, playing and loving your dog, as she is used to. There is also the fact that Sophie might not respond well to a new baby, and you will need to deal with this. Of course if your first child, you would want to be pro-active and learn how to acclimatize your dog ahead of time to the baby. Caesar Milan had a good show on that.
Good Luck with your decision.