Hi,
I posted not too long ago about my recent thought about getting another dog. Initially, I was thinking about getting a small, male dog for my small, female mini doxie/chi mix (14lbs). After researching the internet and reading this board, I've come to learn that finding a houstrained small, male dog is no easy task. I really don't want a dog that marks indoors, especially when I have someone petting sitting for me while I'm on vacation. [&:]
So, that leaves me with the possibility of getting a small, female dog. I've read that same sex households are generally not a good idea. Do most people's experiences reflect this generalization? My dog tends to be a bit on the "needy" side, and seems to be a bit more friendly with larger male dogs. I don't know how she is with females, but she hasn't liked the few she's met or seen while on a leashed walk--she was fine at the dog park with all dogs, but wanted to hang with me rather than socialize with the other dogs.
Does anyone know of a breed that is around 20lbs that would be a good male companion, fairly laid back, and not notorious for housetraining issues?
Thanks!