BIGBY Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Hey! I've read alot about owning multiple malamutes/huskys ect and it seems that the consensus that dogs of the same gender will always fight but on here it seems that alot of people have more than 2 dogs ect So, do your dogs fight? Do they challenge eachother for dominance ect? I have a male pup atm and am definetly thinking of getting another down the line and I was wondering if it would be fine to have two males? I'll most probably adopt this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I have 2 females Echo (WhiteGSD) and Daughtry (Husky) and a male Darwin (Husky). both the girls are absolute best friends. Echo and Darwin used to be bitter enemies and fought for nearly 2 years. Now however they get on fine even snuggle up on the sofa together. Time & Patience has its virtues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 It depends more on the individual dog than whether if it's male or female. I have 3 males currently. I got my first one, Nikko at 9 weeks old, and got the second one, Yukon when he was about 8 weeks old, and Nikko was 9 months old. They got along great from the start. Then I adopted Kodiak. He was already about 3 years old, and I did have some fights at first. My suggestion is that if you do adopt, make sure and have them meet first. I met a couple other dogs before with Nikko and I didn't feel right about it, but him and Kodiak got along pretty well at the start. Just like humans sometimes dogs just don't get along, and they will have their fights. It just takes time no matter what the situation. But to answer your question, I honestly don't think it matters what gender they are. 2 males, or 2 females or one of each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I have 3 males - none of them as yet neutered and they only fight over food - even then it's the same 2 - one (a rehome) is food aggressive - so we don't feed them together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBY Posted January 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Does neutering help or does it not make a big difference? I do apreciate all the answers so far, definetely given me food for thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Personally I would recommend neutering as it *can* help with aggression. Not always though it just all depends on the dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 · Hidden Hidden We have a large fur family. Both male and female, intact as well as altered. It really does come down to the individual dog. My two intact males get along just fine, until the girls start scenting (signalling coming into season) then they have the potential of becoming bitter enemies. We have an altered male that does not get along with either intact male at any time, so obviously neutering didn't curb who he is. My bitches get snappy with each other around their cycle, and the intact ones like to gang up on one of the older spayed ones who thinks she's top bitch any way. So you can see personality of the individual has a pretty be determination on if they will be compatible with the same gender or not, hormones do as well to a degree. Link to comment
jmscott Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 · Hidden Hidden For Siberians, we have had two intact bitches and even through heats, they have got along fine. The way the breed was developed, they had to get along. Malamutes are known to have a penchant for dog aggression and the breeders I have spoken with usually run with opposite sexes. "The Alaskan Malamute is blessed with a sunny disposition and thrives when treated as an intelligent partner or family member. Of an independent nature, Mals can be highly cooperative although never slavish or fawning. An Alaskan Malamute lives with you — not for you. Sometimes aggressive toward other dogs, especially those of the same gender, the typical Mal is outrageously and almost universally friendly to human beings. " Link to comment
BIGBY Posted January 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Do malamutes and husky's get along well together? Also, I will be neutering all my dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmscott Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 · Hidden Hidden Mals have the dog aggression. Sibes tend to have really good skills reading doggie body language...but like to play with fire. But as Lani said, it may depend on the dogs themselves. Link to comment
Austinville Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I have two females. The key, I believe, is to know your first inside and out. Know exactly how they react to any given situation. I had my heart set on a male, but knowing my female the way I do, I knew it would be a challenge. I chose a female for the second and have never had an issue. I knew my first was a strong personality and would fight for the alpha position until she took it. That's just who she is. But I also know that she is willing to follow my direction as long as I remain in control and it doesn't go against her basic personality. I felt confident in choosing a second female because of this. The key is to know your first and have a good idea on the second's personality. It's been eight months now, no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 We have both 1 intact female (who can be dog agresive, depends on the attitude of the other dog) and 1 altered male (likes to challenge other dogs) They do fight at times but mainly over a toy, we feed them with a distance between them and that goes fine and they clean each others bowl when done...drinking they do from the same bowl... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpups Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Malamutes are more prone to same sex aggression. I have huskies and mals I would recommend getting a female mally if you want another one. Sibes are a lot easier and pretty much love other dogs the only time any of my huskies get into fights is when the girls come into heat both are been spayed in march and boys are getting done nxt month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie (and Zara the Husky) Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 We have had our female, Zara since a pup and she is now 14 months old. We recently rescued foxy, a 9 year old female. Both are spayed. I had a long chat with our trainer and put a lot of thought in before getting a second dog. Our trainer recommended finding a 3-5 year old calm-natured but assertive male as the best match. When I found Foxy I just knew she was right for Zara. I worried about how two females would get along, particularly with the age gap but I'm so glad I trusted my instincts, the girls are absolute besties and just adore each other! There really are things another dog can give that a human just can't, and I love seeing both dogs so happy in each others company I do feed them separately, there was slight food aggression but its more to give senior citizen Foxy some space and time to enjoy her meal without young pup Zara harassing her lol! I think as others have said, ensuring you know your own dog well and finding another dog that will complement his/her traits is essential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare70 Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 We have one altered boy aged 23 months and a male unaltered 6 month GSD/Husky puppy. Both are rescues and we took a huge risk getting the second, as they never met before bringing him home. I'm happy to say they got on really well from the off and apart from the usual squabble over toys, chews etc, they have never had a fight. I think it comes down to personality rather than gender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobezilla Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 It really depends on the individual dog. I have my two boys, an american eskimo and sibe, who get along perfectly fine, but my male sibe will get into fights with other male dogs depending on how dominant they are. With the exception of Abby's girls who shes known since she was a puppy, my female sibe rarely gets along with other females and has gotten into some pretty bad fights with other females but never with males. All my dogs are neutered/spayed. So again, it will depend on your specific dog and their personality. It seems the majority of people say puppies fit in better, but you never know how dominant they will be and how they will affect the pack dynamic. I brought Link in at 15 months as my third dog and he and my first two got along from the beginning, they only ever have typical sibling squabbles over toys and I haven't had them get into a major fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markulous Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Up to individual dogs and, to a certain extent, the household. We currently have GSD (6, F, spayed) Husky (5, F, spayed) Husky (8, M, rescue, castrated) Husky (16 mths, F, adopted rescue, currently in 1st season - she'll be spayed in 3 months) Husky (12 mths, M, rescue foster, intact) - currently some food aggression which we're tackling and reducing Never have any problems between the dogs beyond a simple 'handbag' spat. They all try the domination thing and as there's never any action/reaction we largely ignore. We keep a close eye on them and, obviously, separate in season from the others when we're not around (we crate train all ours and then now all view the crate as somewhere to go for peace and quiet!) Here's our 5 ar$e$ - note the two males LHS are attached to each other and have to walk shoulder to shoulder. Never a mumble or grumble from either (he's a gorgeous foster - someone's going to get a superb dog when he leaves us!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Think you've got your answer already from these great replies so far. Truly it's down to the individual dog. Breed traits do come into it but there's no hard and fast rule that suits all. My example: staffys are well known for being dog aggressive. I have a 12 year old staffy girl who's yet to meet a dog she didn't get on well with. With regards to neutering. A behaviourist once explained to me that male aggression born out of a sexual base, I.e around a female in heat, and similar things may be helped with neutering. Other things such as food aggression, resource guarding, under socialised are all psychologically based and therefore will not be "fixed" by neutering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmscott Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 · Hidden Hidden I suggest waiting until your puppy is at least 2 years old before considering another dog. You don't want to get the impression he is fine with other dogs and find out later it was only puppy behavior after you have already brought home another dog. Link to comment
mydiamond Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 it's easy to get the "husky bug" (or in your case malamute bug LOL) but right now Bigby is a little too young for a new housemate IMO now I believe you've already had the answers you're looking for but I'd also like to throw my two cents here Diamond (adult intact male) is a typical Siberian Husky. He's social, friendly and tolerant. Diamond's world is a world without strangers. Be it a dog or a bitch, a puppy or a senior, a spitz-type breed or yappy ankle biters, he loves them all. Other dogs that I've encountered are also generally the same. Unless they have same-sex aggression or dog aggression within them, no dog really paid attention whether their playmate is a boy or a girl. I understand it's a little different if you're looking to adopt though... Because within their territory dogs can react very differently. But that reaction, I believe, is not purely based on gender alone. For example, my neighbor's beloved Rottweiler Troy (adult intact male) is very picky with friends. Some dogs he instantly get along with some other dogs he hate deep down to the core. Surprisingly, Troy seem to get along better with dogs than bitches! Even my sweet, angelic Diamond whom I described as a friend to all has his enemies. These "enemies" are dogs he has hated the moment he met them. Conclusion is; some dogs get along and some simply don't. Some others might not get along at first but will be great friends over time. When the time has come for you to get a second, make sure Bigby comes with you so you'd be able to tell which dog gets along with him and which doesn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBY Posted January 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Thank you to everyone who took the time to answer! Great answers! Bigby's my main priority atm and a 2nd dog will not come until he's an adult and properly socialised! When I do eventually get a 2nd dog, (Sib or Mal) I will be sure to introduce Bigby and the other dog together over time before I even think of adopting; aswell as looking at the personality of both dogs and see if they're compatible! Thanks again everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 And thank you Ben for taking the time to read all those really good response and then for your reply. << nuff said >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauer11 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I have two neutered male huskies. Liam is 10, Bauer is 1.5 - the only thing they have ever fought over was a bone (but serious fight). When Liam was 8 we had another male who he grew up with. They were closer in age and they were best friends and NEVER fought. They snuggled up to each other and were very protective of each other. I am not sure if age makes a difference in how they interact, but I think a lot of it has to do with the personality of the dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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