How many of you added another doodle right after getting your first?

[Doug and Beth]

It's very strange but we are already addicted to this breed and we have not even gotten our first one yet!  He arrives next Thursday and we are just thrilled!

 

We may be NUTS especially with a 6 and 3 year old but we are already talking about if we should add another to our family.

 

How many of you have done this and in what time frame?  3 months, 6 months, etc?

 

Does it really hold true that's it's easier with two labradoodles then one because they keep each other busy?

 

Thanks in advance!

[Traci -Bexter & Maggie]

I completely understand you!  I felt the same way before I even got Bexter...I knew down the road I'd want two doodles.  They're just too adorable to only have one!  Bexter is only 3 months now & I've already committed to getting my next doodle (a baby girl) next spring/summer right after Bexter turns 1.  So, I'm using my time as much as possible now to bond with him & train him.  I also have fairly young kids - aged 11 & 6.  The age of your kids is pretty young.  I like Adina's advice to make sure the first one goes pretty smoothly.  There is a wide range of behavior with these (as with any) dogs.  Bexter just so happens to be easy (so far...) & so my decision was easy to make to add another.  Some of our doodles are a little more spirited, so you may want to wait a little while to get a handle on that first.  When the time is right (whenever that may be for your family) GO FOR IT!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Personally, I would resist the urge to get a second one so quickly.  Puppies are such fun and such a  lot of work too.  I like several years between dogs so that I can really enjoy the youngest one.  Ned and Clancy are the exact same age but we got Clancy as an adult when Ned was two.  However, I certainly can see the pull.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

I've been battling this urge myself. I have a 7 month old puppy and would love to have a playmate for her. I know it's best to wait a year or more so I am being strong. But when I buy a house with a backyard, then I'm getting another (probably a rescue!). good luck!

[Ann Kendig]

My Goldendoodle, Sheba was around 5 months old when I got my 2 month old Labradoodle, Duke.  I am an empty nester and I didn't work so I could concentrate on my pups.  It took A LOT of time, hard work and patience.  Sheba was very smart, sweet and easily trained but very high energy.  Duke was stubborn, snappy, indifferent.  I have to show this photo of Duke. Look at his expression.  In the few puppy pics we have of him he looked like this...no kidding!   Duke has changed so much but he took soooo much more work than Sheba.   He is a big loverboy now and is much better behaved, thank goodness!!!  They did keep each other company and played pretty well together because Sheba put up with Duke.  If she didn't have the personality she did I'm sure I would have had my hands full with lots of squabbles.  I had to spend a lot of one on one time with each one of them with their training.  My hubby and I took them to obedience classes and they still need more classes!  lol  

 

For me, I don't think I could have handled raising young children and 2 young pups.   Maybe see how your family does with one dog, before thinking of adding another.   Also, 2 dogs = twice the poop, food and medical and possibly grooming bills.  Doodles are very high energy and with many of them have high maintenance coats that can be costly to groom.  Please do lots of reading here on Doodlekisses and educate yourself as much as you can.  Good luck and congratulations on your new puppy!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

OMG Ann, he looks like T-R-O-U-B-L-E. :)

[Eva (Lilo and Rocky)]

My dogs are 3 1/2 months apart and we got #2 because #1 was lonely and needed a playmate. So they have grown up together and Lilo has helped raise Rocky and has taught him doggy manners. Yes, they keep each other company when we're not home. They do almost everything together now. I did train them separately when they were younger and now do nose work with Lilo by herself (Rocky isn't interested). I have never regretted getting two doodles and so far, their minor age difference hasn't been an issue. That may change when they get old though...

[Doug and Beth]

Ok it looks like I am easily sold on waiting!  Maybe I just needed to see it in writing!

 

Thanks all and wish us luck on the first one!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Good move. You will LOVE your puppy. Just be patient and ask lots of questions here. And we don't mean to scare you.  Doodles are so SMART they can be harder puppies because their minds are always going...you will be fine though! 

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

I got Bandit when Rosey was just 7 months old so they are 5 months apart in age...It was the best decision because yes Rosey had something to occupy her.. there just wasn't enough we could do for her energy.  Plus there is nothing better than watching them interact and play... I am blessed!!

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

I am glad you have decided to wait for the second one.  With two small children, giving the first one the requisite amount of time and training will be a challenge in and of itself.  Even if both puppies were very calm it would be hard to have both of them well trained.  When they get big, they really need to be obedient to be able to live with them and take them places with you.  Webber is almost 44 months and Seda is 16 months.

[Heather & Brinkley]

I REALLY want a second one... but I honestly couldn't imagine having two puppies at the exact same time.  We'll probably get a second one in the next year or so... but puppyhood has as many lows as it does highs... and they keep you really really busy.  I'd get through the first 6 months to a year before adding (just my opinion).  I just remember how tired we were and thinking "what were we thinking!" with one for the first month or so.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I think you are smart to take a second look at getting another doodle so soon.  With young children, you can often incorporate one dog into your plans, but two.....