Atlas is getting a sister!!!

LittleTino

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Just put the deposit down on an 8 week old bully girl from the same breeder we got Atlas from. Hopefully she can get here sometime next week.

We had been toying with the idea for a couple of months but when we saw the pic of the little girl we just knew. Same coloring as Attie but a bit more white.

My mom thinks we're crazy. Two legged baby due in January and moving to a new home that may not be built by March. So 2 bullies and baby, my wife and I in 800ft2. Should be cozy. But Atlas is a very social bulldog that will probably have a very hard time by himself after the baby is born. Plus we will have moved away from his girlfriend, Lola.

Anybody have any advice on introducing an 8wk old to a 1yr old and having them get comfortable with each other?

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2BullyMama

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Double congrats... no wait, triple --- new house, baby and puppy!! YIKES!!

Introduce them on neutral grounds...
 

kazzy220

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Given their ages I really don't think there will be many issues at all. Most dogs can sense when they meet a puppy and realise it's just a baby. They see them as no threat, so although they may sulk, they usually accept the new addition very easily!!
 

Davidh

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They should be fine, just watch the one year old when they play so he will not get too rough. Plus limit their play time because the 8 week old is still a baby and needs plenty of rest.
 

LariP

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Yea for you, your wife and and Atlas! Can't wait to see pics of your new additions....both the four legged one and the two legged one!
 

RaRett

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Enjoy Potty training ... the 2 legger that is! LOL
 

Gunny B

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I just tossed in the 8 week old with the other dog, granted she is 12 and we have dog sat a variety of other dogs, so we knew her general response, which was indifference. She too was indifferent to the new puppy. Congrats and enjoy!
 

Vicaroo1000

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Congrats!

Oh and um...all that going on? I think you folks are stark raving mad. :blink:
 
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LittleTino

LittleTino

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Ha! Thanks everyone. I remember how much work Atlas was and am sure I will have my hands full. I figure we have a chance now to handle a new puppy and no chance after the baby. At least she will be 6 months by the time the baby comes. Atlas was a lot less work by the 6 month mark. And hopefully she will learn from her big brother so the process goes quicker.
 

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