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MetalGator's avatar
Jan 13, 2014

Someone please talk me out of this

I currently have 3 dogs (2 Papillons and 1 Jack Russel). I love my dogs dearly and we take them with us (most of the time) when we travel with our travel trailer. There are a few places we like to go that only allow 2 dogs which is kind of a bummer. Usually, we have my niece stay at the house and dog sit 1 or more of the dogs when we run into this limitation.

My wife went out shopping this week and stopped by a local Pet Smart. There was a small rescue Chihuahua that my wife fell in love with. As much as I love dogs, I was hoping we could eventually get back to having 2 dogs so we wouldn't run into the 2 dog limitations. The wife's argument is we already have 3 (which is a limitation) so having 4 isn't any worse. The little guy is really cute but I need another dog like I need a hole in the head! Decisions.....
  • Chihuahuas are wonderful dogs, we have two. But I'll warn you right now, they want, almost demand to be with you ALL the time. Sleep with you, travel with you, sit with you, follow you around, play with you, cuddle etc. Probably be a little jealous of attention given to the other dogs also. So you're prepared for that, fine. If not, help find another good home for it maybe? I don't think we would go over two dogs, but that's just us. Good luck.
  • We have 7 and will be keep 2 or 3 pups from a litter we just bred (today). I am not one to "talk you out" of getting more dogs.

    Mark
  • I had 4 dogs until recently. We had to put down our 19 year old male Jack Russell. The wife has really been missing him lately and bonded with this little guy at Pet Smart. I will try and post a picture of him.
  • It always starts with one more, If you have four what is wrong with five and then you stay at home because you can't get anyone to watch you house full of dogs. Good luch with what ever you decide.
  • Make the wife happy and get it. It will all work itself out.Just my opinion.Not sure if you want to be talked into or out of getting this dog.