{"id":1771,"date":"2015-09-08T09:51:58","date_gmt":"2015-09-08T16:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/petcarefacts.com\/?p=1771"},"modified":"2015-09-08T09:52:45","modified_gmt":"2015-09-08T16:52:45","slug":"the-most-compatible-dog-breeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petrofile.com\/blog\/breeds\/the-most-compatible-dog-breeds","title":{"rendered":"The Most Compatible Dog Breeds"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_1772\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1772\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1772\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pawversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/golden-retriever-and-poodle.gif?resize=650%2C418\" alt=\"poddle and golden retriever playing\" width=\"650\" height=\"418\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1772\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Poodles may seem snobby, but they get along swimmingly with other dogs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Not every dog offers a warm welcome to newcomers. Alpha-male canines will often vie for the master\u2019s attention, lay claim to certain toys, and may behave in a dominant or territorial way when another dog moves in. We generally advise people who are <a href=\"http:\/\/pawversity.com\/tips-and-how-tos\/adopting-a-second-dog-gender-considerations\">getting a second dog<\/a> to choose an animal of the opposite sex (preferably one that is <a href=\"http:\/\/pawversity.com\/health\/top-10-reasons-to-spay-or-neuter-your-pet\">fixed<\/a>), and one that is much younger than the other dog, to lessen the competitive aspect of cohabitation. Once these considerations are accounted for, you may want to choose a breed that is known to mesh well with other canine roommates. Below is a list of dogs that tend to be most compatible with other pets.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips About Dog Breed Compatibility<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Large dog breeds should be paired with bigger or medium-sized dogs or breeds. Unless the animal has a very mild temperament, having a small \u201cprey-like\u201d pup around could trigger a larger dog\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/pawversity.com\/training-and-behavior\/predatory-drift\">predatory drift<\/a> instinct, putting the little dog at risk.<\/li>\n<li>Labradors are highly adaptable dogs that partner well with most breeds. While they are a perfect match with Golden Retrievers or other Labradors, their protective instincts do not mix well with aggressive, loose-cannon dogs like Pit Bulls or Shar Peis that might do something to incite a loyal Lab to defend someone he loves.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pawversity.com\/buying-and-adoption\/pit-bulls-signs-to-watch-out-for-before-adoption\">Pit Bulls<\/a> rank the lowest on compatibility with other dog across the board, no matter what breed. Even the well-trained Pits tend to be territorial and unreliable.<\/li>\n<li>Husky Breeds and Malamutes are very compatible house mates; they are best paired with similar breeds only (such as Alaskan Huskies, or other large \u201cspitz\u201d dogs).<\/li>\n<li>Dogs that get along well with other small dogs (or even small cats!) are: Papillons, Pugs, Pomeranians, Shetland Sheepdogs, Basset Hounds, and even the gentle-giant Great Danes. If you have a tiny pooch or a family of cats, these mellow dogs would be a good fit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best dogs for multi-canine homes:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Australian shepherds<\/li>\n<li>Beagles<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pawversity.com\/health\/top-10-reasons-to-spay-or-neuter-your-pet\">Cardigan Welsh Corgis<\/a> &amp; Pembroke Welsh Corgis<\/li>\n<li>Collies<\/li>\n<li>Border Terriers<\/li>\n<li>English Springer Spaniels<\/li>\n<li>Golden Retrievers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pawversity.com\/breed-guides\/labrador-retriever\">Labrador Retriever<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Curly-coated Retrievers<\/li>\n<li>Irish Setters<\/li>\n<li>Portuguese Water Dogs<\/li>\n<li>Pugs<\/li>\n<li>Poodles<\/li>\n<li>Redbone Coonhounds<\/li>\n<li>Shetland Sheepdogs<\/li>\n<li>Malteses<\/li>\n<li>Basset hounds<\/li>\n<li>Newfoundlands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not every dog offers a warm welcome to newcomers. 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