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Is it safe to adopt a second German Shepherd with my current dog?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 6 months old

Bruno is very naughty seeet and he got everything in it he plus all the time and loves tug war game to the most while on walk he shows attitude to other dogs and barks but listen to my voice also but my kids wanted to have 1 more dog thatvto be same gsd only so I m worried will it be safe to adopt another gsd dog ? And how I should grow him with my bruno as i never grow two dogs in my life together so please give advice and suggest

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 3rd, 2017

Most dogs do well with a companion in the home. It will take some initial training on your part to get Bruno and a new puppy used to each other. I would recommend not leaving the new pup alone with the older dog until they are used to each other. It is also important to make sure the older dog still gets plenty of attention and exercise when the new puppy comes along. Good luck!

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