What's a good age?

[JiJi's Mom]

I might not be posting in the right thread so forgive me if I'm wrong.

I want to get JiJi a brother but I'm not sure when it's a good time to give her one. She's 7months now. I am looking to adopt another pet (can be any toy size dog). I was always home but now that I'm going back to school I want JiJi to have company. I won't be gone for long since the community college is just across the street from me but I still feel bad leaving her. Should I wait until she's older or it really doesn't matter the age?
I would love two furballs I want a male so JiJi can still be my princess and the male her knight:D. I don't want to purchase another puppy I would like and adult 1-5yrs old and I would feel great if he was a rescue. From what I've read I purchase JiJi were I shouln't have (oops, I didn't know any better)but I don't regret it. But I wont contribute to that anymore, I learn my lesson.
Back to my question, it won't affect JiJi to have another fluff around her at her age?

[mia's mom]

You will get different opinions from different people. Some will say let her develop first her personality or twice the fluff twice the potty problem or you shouldn't just get one for companionship.

I got Mia at 9 weeks and got Cody I think 3 months later. They were 6 months (Mia) and 5 months (Cody) they are 1 month apart in age. They have always gotten along well. It's a decision that you need to make after writing down the pros and cons and take into account twice the vet bills.

[bellaratamalt]

You will get different opinions from different people. Some will say let her develop first her personality or twice the fluff twice the potty problem or you shouldn't just get one for companionship.

I got Mia at 9 weeks and got Cody I think 3 months later. They were 6 months (Mia) and 5 months (Cody) they are 1 month apart in age. They have always gotten along well. It's a decision that you need to make after writing down the pros and cons and take into account twice the vet bills.


Yes, I agree.

In my opinion, it's not so much the 'age' as the temperaments of your dog and the one you plan on getting. I think there is no right or wrong answer, just do what you feel is right.

I got a second malt when my first one was 11 mos and it was like they'd always been BFF's (my second one was a year old when I got her) Since then, I have dogs of various ages and they all get a long well.

I would contact some show breeders and see if they needing to home an older male puppy who maybe was going to be shown but needs to be in a pet home instead. That would be your best bet and you don't have to deal with a puppy.

Good luck!

[Morkie4]

I agree with the other ladies' opinions! You are the only one that really knows JiJi and her personality and needs! When we rescued Kallie at 2 1/2 years old, she had awful separation anxiety when we would leave her alone which wasn't often since I stay at home. When we decided to get another fluff, we took her along and they got along so we adopted Toby at six months as a rehome. Then we saw an ad for a another maltese that had been rescued by a small rescue organization from a pound.......we just had to go see her and took the other two fluffs with us. Well, they all got along well and we came home with her. How did we end up with four??? Well Maggie calls me and tells me there is this small maltese needing a home, was I interested?? Well we drove to Miami and hubby fell in love right away and so she came home with us. It took several days for them to realize that they are "MY" pack and they will have to get along but I also was very careful in selecting them and observing them together and how they reacted before making the decision to add them to our family. I did adopt a fluff without the benefit of having them meet and it did not work out so I had to rehome her. So that is when I decided not to ever add to my pack unless I can see, feel and watch how the dogs react to each other in person.

If JiJi is low key and docile and gets along well with other fluffs in public areas like pet stores, then she most likely will accept a new dog. Now getting a rescue or older dog means they come with baggage.........and yes all of mine did!!!! All of them had various issues to deal with, but their problems all got resolved with time, patience and love. There is also the additional cost of vet bills and food. So all that has to enter the decision making process to add a new fluff. If you are serious about getting another one, look at www.petfinder.com for your area. I adopted three of my four off of that site. But ask a lot of questions before you take the step to adopt and do check out breeders that might be retiring or placing one of their dogs as a pet.........and I don't mean just any breeder, I mean a reputable breeder. NOW, I bet you are really confused.:p:p

[JiJi's Mom]

I agree with the other ladies' opinions! You are the only one that really knows JiJi and her personality and needs! When we rescued Kallie at 2 1/2 years old, she had awful separation anxiety when we would leave her alone which wasn't often since I stay at home. When we decided to get another fluff, we took her along and they got along so we adopted Toby at six months as a rehome. Then we saw an ad for a another maltese that had been rescued by a small rescue organization from a pound.......we just had to go see her and took the other two fluffs with us. Well, they all got along well and we came home with her. How did we end up with four??? Well Maggie calls me and tells me there is this small maltese needing a home, was I interested?? Well we drove to Miami and hubby fell in love right away and so she came home with us. It took several days for them to realize that they are "MY" pack and they will have to get along but I also was very careful in selecting them and observing them together and how they reacted before making the decision to add them to our family. I did adopt a fluff without the benefit of having them meet and it did not work out so I had to rehome her. So that is when I decided not to ever add to my pack unless I can see, feel and watch how the dogs react to each other in person.

If JiJi is low key and docile and gets along well with other fluffs in public areas like pet stores, then she most likely will accept a new dog. Now getting a rescue or older dog means they come with baggage.........and yes all of mine did!!!! All of them had various issues to deal with, but their problems all got resolved with time, patience and love. There is also the additional cost of vet bills and food. So all that has to enter the decision making process to add a new fluff. If you are serious about getting another one, look at www.petfinder.com for your area. I adopted three of my four off of that site. But ask a lot of questions before you take the step to adopt and do check out breeders that might be retiring or placing one of their dogs as a pet.........and I don't mean just any breeder, I mean a reputable breeder. NOW, I bet you are really confused.:p:p

LOL, I am I little anyway. JiJi still barks her head off when she's near a dog but she calms down and starts playing with them when I leave the room.
I am want going to be patient this time. I didn't think of taking JiJi with me to meet the dog, thanks I like that.

[JiJi's Mom]

Yes, I agree.

In my opinion, it's not so much the 'age' as the temperaments of your dog and the one you plan on getting. I think there is no right or wrong answer, just do what you feel is right.

I got a second malt when my first one was 11 mos and it was like they'd always been BFF's (my second one was a year old when I got her) Since then, I have dogs of various ages and they all get a long well.

I would contact some show breeders and see if they needing to home an older male puppy who maybe was going to be shown but needs to be in a pet home instead. That would be your best bet and you don't have to deal with a puppy.

Good luck!

I have been to the Yorkie Association website( www.ytca.org) to check out reputable breeders and I'm trying to see if theres one for maltese. I hope that's a good site anyways. If theres other websites anyone else can recomend. I have check out Petfinders and made 1 application but they said the fluff was already in process of being place:(. I did check most of the rescue pet shelters around here.

[Zanadu'sMom]

I think age has nothing to do with it. I feel your babies personality does. Nemo will be five in August and for me I just know he needs to be the only one in the house. He plays well with others , but it's just a feeling I get. Also Nemo has had a couple of issues, LP being one. The cost was 1800 for the operation .
So you also need to consider in the cost, double the vet and care and food.
I will get another one , but not while I have Nemo.
If you evaluate everything and feel it's a good time then go for it, you only know what is best.
Good Luck :D

[bellaratamalt]

I have been to the Yorkie Association website( www.ytca.org) to check out reputable breeders and I'm trying to see if theres one for maltese. I hope that's a good site anyways. If theres other websites anyone else can recomend. I have check out Petfinders and made 1 application but they said the fluff was already in process of being place:(. I did check most of the rescue pet shelters around here.

Check out the http://www.americanmaltese.org website. There are breeders listed by state. Do you want a boy or a girl? Puppy or adult? I hope it works out for you and if you need any additional info, feel free to PM me!

[JesBred]

I got mine within aa few months of each other.. Let's see we got Jake at 8 weeks in July (he's a weimaraner) and Mitzy at 4 months in September.. So Jake had a few months by himself with us but him and Mitzy are BEST of friends. Of course they both were young (They were born a week apart and Mitzy's a week older, we just got her when she was a bit older and Jake was younger) and it was hard getting them spayed/nuetered and the yearly shots all at once but its worth it now for them to be so close :hearter:

Also potty training was a bit easier because by the time we got Mitzy, Jake was trained, he was 3 months!! But his breed is really smart too ;) I think if you want to go ahead and start looking for another dog, do like Carol said and take Jiji along, I took Jake with me to get Mitzy and the first puppy we saw he did NOT like then we looked at Mitzy and he got so excited it was so cute :hearter:

Good luck with your search!! :)

[ms virgo]

I also agree with the ladys. The age is a small part of it. I had found out that the personality is a big factor. I had got Berry when Skittles was a year old. she was so use to being the only one it was hard for her to have another baby in her world:lol2:. she did not like him at all. She just started like him because Berry wouldn't stop triing to play with her until she gave in. Now she lovesssss him:hug:. Just take your time until you find the perfect lil men to keep you and her company.

[doggylover]

I agree with you all; personality has everything to do with it. Kiwi was 1 1/2 years old when I dopted 9 month old Daisy. He gave me the cold shoulder for about a week but when he realized she was staying they become great friends. Just got Bella last week (12 weeks old); Daisy and her instantly connected and Kiwi still has to adjust. I think his issue is that he doesn't know how to play with her because she is so small compared to him. He is 8.5lbs and Bella is 2.5 lbs. Daisy is only 4 lbs so they play great together. Your fluff will be so thankfull for a brother or sister :ittysmooch: and you will not regret it either.

[stampin4fun]

I don't have anything to add. You have received some great info. Let us know what you decide.

-Rita

[dixiepalooza]

I have nothing to add, but agree with all the other ladies recommendations.

I am glad to be giving Macie, our Sheltie, a friend to play with too. She misses the kids so much when they are gone during the day and all she does is lay in one of their beds, until it's time to go get them from school. At least she can nap up with Delilah when she is older.