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Keeping two intact male CC together...

el gato diablo

el gato diablo

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I am looking for some input on keeping two intact male CC together in the same home. BlackShadow? DalCeilo CC? Cody? You all must have some good input...all others welcome to share their experiences as well. I know that with proper socialization and training it can be done...but I am looking for people's real experiences, and particularly those that have years of experience with several intact males in close daily contact with each other. Thank you...the dog we are considering is from the same breeding program (Campo), but from a different Dam/Sire pairing.
 
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musicdeb

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I can't speak for 2 male CC's together but I had 3 unaltered male dogs (Siberian Husky, German Shepherd/Chow and Cocker Spaniel/Border Collie) who were all 3 years apart. The CS/BC was top dog and Siberian Husky at about 1 year tried to take the top position. Back then I didn't know about not neutering but the vet recommended neutering the SH. The neutering didn't really help with the fighting but after 3-4 years together, the SH accepted the CS/BC but they would still tango time to time. The other 2 pups were never neutered.
 
BlackShadowCaneCorso

BlackShadowCaneCorso

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My males are actually much easier to have together (as long as there are no females in heat) than my females are. They are not allowed out together without someone being there to monitor because I just don't trust them that far but they over all are good with each other. As long as the rules are consistent, regardless of gender and you don't have any competition over females you likely will be okay. Also keeping in mind when considering any other male you need to know what your male at home is like as far as accepting of other dogs males, two dominants might be more of a challenge. We don't have that issue (not that they aren't dominant) but they would have to deal with Hemi and Sequoia if they thought to try their luck with that. They seem content to let the ladies stay in charge :)
 
Rugers-Kris

Rugers-Kris

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I personally don't believe the hype about intact males or males in general being aggressive with each other. I also don't think one breed is worse than any other. I raised Pit Bulls for years (The most dog aggressive dogs, supposedly) and always had a minimum of two intact males living in the house together without issue.

You set the rules and stay consistent and they will follow them. Sure there is a chance you will get a personality conflict but that has nothing to do with sex or being intact, IMO.

Obviously I don't have CC's but I have Ruger (2.5 year old intact male EM) and Magnum (1.3 year old intact male GD) and have never had an issue and don't anticipate there ever being one.

Of course, depending on the age of the new guy, there could be some issues depending on the training and socialization done to date but otherwise I don't think there should be a problem.
 
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Bear86

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We have a mastiff/staffy male who is 8 and a 4mth old male pup. At this stage our older dog has made it clear he is in charge and so far our pup respects that. I'm interested to learn tips and get advice on keeping the order as our pup gets older just in case!!
 
glen

glen

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I asked the same question,we are thinking about adding another male,all i can say is we always kept intact male rotties together they were very well trained had no problems.
 
Cody

Cody

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We have had an intact male Boxer with an intact male CC and an intact female together and never had an issue. Our Boxer has passed and now we have Black Jack with Tuna, although Tuna is still a pup and no issues. Now Aurora and another intact female who is dominant is a whole other story. Hence why we decided on keeping a male. In my experience males are easier then females. But like Mary said one has to monitor them and if the play starts to get out of hand stop it immediately
 
el gato diablo

el gato diablo

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Thank you all for your input...we have decided to go for it. I will be introducing 'Duncan' as soon as he comes home in a week or so...here are his parents. gavino-.jpgstephonea1-437x345.jpg
 
el gato diablo

el gato diablo

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Hector said:
The female looks beast!
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That's what I thought...Stephonia (the Dam) is confused for a male frequently until a closer look. I'm quite excited to see what Duncan turns out looking like...he has an amazing head already and should have quite a bit of leg under him.
 
glen

glen

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congrats on the future pup,stunning parents,i 2nd cant wait to see pics.
 
DalCielo CC

DalCielo CC

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Knowing that you're planning to keep two intact males together I'm sure Rich well help you make the right choice on the puppy's temperament. I'm sure the males will get along fine with one possible caveat - when there's a bitch in season. It could be a neighbors female or you could just happen across one on your walk. It's part of the natural selection process and there's very little we can do about it. Just be aware of it and take the appropriate precautions. Congrats on the new addition.
 
el gato diablo

el gato diablo

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DalCielo CC said:
Knowing that you're planning to keep two intact males together I'm sure Rich well help you make the right choice on the puppy's temperament. I'm sure the males will get along fine with one possible caveat - when there's a bitch in season. It could be a neighbors female or you could just happen across one on your walk. It's part of the natural selection process and there's very little we can do about it. Just be aware of it and take the appropriate precautions. Congrats on the new addition.
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Rich has been great...we talked extensively about matching a puppy to Dozer (who himself is very mellow and sweet, not dog aggressive at all), and we selected a puppy that is already showing a high tolerance to nipping and yelping from his liter mates (he is so much bigger, he manhandles his pesky siblings with a paw swat). Thank you for the insight DalCielo, and all of you...this site is an invaluable source of quality information. I will be sure to post pics as soon as he gets here...we are incredibly excited to add another CC to our home. They are the perfect breed for us and I don't see myself ever without one by our side.
 
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