Hi all!
I'm a newbie in this website/forum... but I've been reading alot of previous posts before registering. I find that the informations provided here are more useful then most articles I've read over the internet as informations here are mostly obtained by self-experience and more suitable for malaysian's lifestyle.
I have a dilemma that is bothering me for quite some time now. I am a proud owner of a toy poodle - which is almost a year plus of age now. I'm used to take him wherever I go - sometimes, he's in the bag, and sometimes I just carry him. Anywhere I go, as long as I can take him along, I will (like during meals to coffee shops, or star bucks - places that allows pets). I'm still a college student so I have most time of the day to spare with furkids compare to most working people. The thing is, sometimes there are places I go (although not so often) does not allow pets and I can't bring him along. It breaks my heart to leave him at home (sometimes alone and sometimes under my sister's care).
To solve this, I and my bf have think it's time to have another puppy to accompany him whether he is alone or not. The thing is, I am afraid that if I were to buy another furkid, they might fight? Or will my current furkid get jealous when I divide my love between him and a new furkid? How will I know that they will be best of friends and could keep each other company happily? Any signs? Or should I take him along while I choose my next furkid? He's ok with other doggies around the neigbourhood as sometimes neighbours of mine would take their doggies out in the evenings (i live in an apartment). What's funny is that he likes to jump everywhere like electric shock kena him like tat - when he and another doggie smelling each other. (he smell other doggies can, they smell him, he'll start jumping and avoiding - don wan people to smell him. why ar?) But sometimes he can be fierce and I'm not sure if it's fighting, but it sure look like it but no biting or scratching involve. Just some growlings. How could I tell if he's in a fight or not?
Should I choose a male or female furkid? My current furkid is a male. So, should I get him a buddy or gf? I don't mind the gender but if a female, I would need to send her for operation as I don't wan her giving birth to puppies anytime. Which is better: same breed or not? Is owning 4 to 5 furkids fine (that will be later on )?
Another thing: Only through reading postings from this forum that I know that it's better to buy puppies from breeders rather then petshops? I bought my current furkid from a petshop as I didn't know then. Luckily, he turned out just fine and sometimes, even more better then fine in terms of behaviour, character and smartness. So, could someone recommend breeders in Penang? With decent prices and living enviroment of parents? I am interested in breeds like poodle, miniature schnauzer or shih tzu. I don't mind the breeds or cert as long as they could mingle together happily and accompany each other when I am away.
Thank You for your time.
~Mother to my furson~