Snowpea

Good points, I think I need to be very careful how I go about it, or just wait. Our little one is quite old. I'd be loathe to make his last years stressful for him.

In answer to your question Amazetl it's purely for my own desire that I want another dog. Our two are happy as they are. I just see so many dogs that needs homes (including puppies) and can't help but want to help. That means that we have a lot of pets (not just dogs) but of course dogs are a bit more challenging in the way that it's harder to keep them separate if they don't get along, and because they are pack animals and need to work out a hierarchy. Maybe I'll think about it a bit more. I need to make sure our current dogs will be happy with a new pup too. How I work that out, I don't know!

Thanks persephone! We'll definitely be looking for a boy

Good to hear! Thanks so much everyone

Our large breed is highly active and when we've had a friends pup visit in the past she spent ages playing with the pup whereas our old boy wasn't interested. Our old boy is not active at all really. He's very good at being dominant (low growl get out of my spot to female, and she obeys). Our current dogs have their own favorite spaces, we'd have to either get a crate or have a space we can set aside for the pup to give him/her, and current dogs a break. Appreciate your advice!

Possibly a kelpie cross or border collie

A pup

Hi, this is my first post on this forum so I apologize if this question has been asked before. I'm keen to add a third dog to our household as we have the space, time and money (and love) to give. We currently have: Senior small breed male: Middle aged large breed female. The male is the boss. I'm not sure if another female or another male would be the best option. Or, is adding another dog asking for trouble? Opinions appreciated!