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Welcome Lindsey, if you are the person you present and this isn't  a "faux" story.

I will play along as if this is all real and speak honestly.

You say that you loved Panzer, yet you continue to associate with the person responsible for his death by extreme negligence.

I advise you to get as far away from this person as possible and I would have turned him in to whatever group has jursdiction over animal welfare.  That is, of course, if any of this is real. 

Really and truly, I hope this is a prank.

Michele

WOW not too much positiveness on this one. As I am reminded when I try and tell my son something so he wont have to learn it the hard way, one learns best the hard way. I have raised two pups from the same litter and Ive had pups that were waiting for homes basically grow up together. It definitely harder than raising one dog but I learned alot in the process. Had I not done it then I wouldnt know all the fun I missed (hahah).
I think that people get two dogs thinking that they can keep each other company and that may be true to a point. I personally like pups to grow up on their own and not rely on another dog to always be there to keep them company. I think it makes them better adjusted. If your doing your job then the dog wont miss having a friend around.

Alot of what everyone said is true but thats because we have already done it and if you have both dogs now ,your about to find out. Work both dogs separate and give each one on one time. I would crate them separate and help them to develop their own personality. The dog that stands out to be dominate accept it. Dont feel bad for the dog that isnt or this will cause fights. Remember dogs are never equal so dont treat them as if they are. This isnt going to be a piece of cake but you can do it.  Your going to learn alot along the way. And remember if you decide that two are just one too many dont feel bad to place one. Its better to place one then end up regretting them.

Good luck!

Disaster waiting to happen, noting more or less.

Best of luck.

Lindsay, Welcome.
Make sure you get a strong obedience trainer who can also teach you how to break up dog fights. There has not been one person on this post that has told you this will be no problem, go ahead. Just maybe there is a reason for this and a good one. Any breeder who would even suggest/allow it, 2 pups of the same sex, the same litter, to a Newbie, is in need of money, because they are sure not thinking of your life and how complicated it is gong to become, nor are they thinking of the well being of those dogs. Can dogs live in harmony, yes, but that takes a very knowledgable person who understands the dog/breed and who is going to be willing to break up a fight if one goes down. Unless you get a lesson in a really good dog fight, do not do this. You will not enjoy them, it will become work. If you want 2 dogs, get one and work, train, play. then in a few years get another one, different sex.
If you have never been around a good dog fight, let me explain something to you. Your dog can be your most loyal fan, in the heat of a fight they do not know or care who you are. You are just something that is also attacking them or preventing them from killing the other one. They will turn on you and YOU will get bit.
Think about this, you just lost a dog to a really good dog fight, they next bite maybe on you, do you have kids, who will not understand fluffy will turn on them and try a break up a fight.

Hi Lindsey,

Welcome to the group.  I, too will add to the "please get only one pup" side.  If you get 2 dogs from the same litter, you may find yourself with double vet bills if there are hereditary diseases lurking in the parents' backgrounds (that may not show up for a few years).  Get the one pup, raise it up to at least 2 years of age and then, if you still want another dog, get a pup but make darn sure it is the opposite sex of the first.  You will have far less chance of constant battling and potential loss of one or both your pets.  

That said, I'd urge you to do some research and find a better breeder to get a pup.  This person needs to refund your money so you can start over.

I'm sorry for the loss of your pup,

Micky

Yeah, "that person" only offered Lindsey two pups to avoid being sued. 

"If you get 2 dogs from the same litter, you may find yourself with double vet bills if there are hereditary diseases "

Good point!  Double the floppy ears maybe too! Yuk.

She may not like what she is hearing and decided to ignore all the good advice.