[gemy]

Actually I have heard of this. I have no idea how common or un-common it is, but it does exist for sure.


I do think that even if the puppies are not of the same litter, but come into the home at the same time, it is truly essential to bond each puppy to humans.


It is certainly in the early years double the work for sure. But you can incorporate separate training, walking, petting, and grooming time with each individual puppy. And also they will need to be socialized to strange folks, places etc, separately, and also together as well. I do agree with what the author wrote here. And it can be as little time as 10 minutes x 2 daily for each puppy.


And sure the puppies can play usually safely with each other being same age and breed etc, but that should never be a substitute for human handling, caring, bonding, etc.


I also think it might be breed dependent as well, some breeds are more geared to a pack mentality, most of the sled dogs, some of the hunting breeds, etc.


One concern of note with siblings from the same litter, is any health problems. If one puppy comes home sick, the other is quite likely to fall ill too. And then there are other health issues that might rear their head along the way, and you might have those same issues in each puppy.


It is like everything else, education of the owner goes a long way to have a successful multiple dog household.