[gemy]

Originally Posted by 619Heather

I have my 8 yr d baby Maxx, lately I've had the puppy bug and really want to get a little girl. Not sure howid will react or if he will accept her. Anyone with experience??? My kids had a hamster last year that we had to rehome b/c he was very stressed out having a hamster in the house, I know it's a rodent so hoping it won't be the same reaction with a puppy, but just looking for advice/experience.

Usually adding an opposite sex dog does go well after a few days of getting used to each other. Typically adult dogs get a bit put out by puppy antics but adjust quite well. I added a puppy when my big boy was 8yrs old and my Yorkie 6yrs old. After a wk they were all a good pack together.