Will my German Shepherd puppy and pug get along and bond safely?

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Hello we have a pug (2 and a half years old) and we are looking at getting a puppy German shepherd. I have read that German shepherds are not good with other smaller dogs. Just wondering if they are together 24/7 will they grow a bond or will the German shepherd become protective and attacking our pug? As we now show our pug lots of love and affection. Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | neutered

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

This is a great question! Adding a new dog into a household will certainly change the dynamic of things. I would be hesitant bringing any large breed adult dog into a house with a small breed dog without having the dogs meet first. However, since you are considering adopting a puppy, I would have no major hesitation. Each individual dog has a different temperament and reacts to animals, people, and lifestyle changes differently. There is never a guarantee that any housemate dogs will get along as time goes on. Since the puppy would only be able to remember his life with Wilfred, unprovoked attacks seem unlikely. If you go forward with bringing a puppy into your house, make sure Wilfred's lifestyle is relatively uninterrupted. Make sure he has a safe, comfortable space away from the puppy. Be sure to feed them separately - even in a separate room if one is possessive of food. Continue showing Wilfred plenty of love and make sure he has alone time with you.

Will my German Shepherd puppy and pug get along and bond safely?

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