The RSPCA rescue kennels in waltham abbey have a policy of not rehoming a female dog in a home where there is another female and will not rehome a male with another male.
I can understand a little why they would prefer two dogs to be opposite sex but considering how many dogs there are in rescue centres it does seem a little strange.
I have always had females together and never had a problem and I would have given a very good home to a 1 year old female staffie today if it add not been for there policy.

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i got 4 girls ( one a staffie)and 1 boy and mine get on most of the timebut i can see why they are saying this as it easier to have a dog and a bitch living together...why not get a boy????

Hi, i cant understand why they do that i have two males and they get on great, as long as thery get on whatever sex i cant see why they do that, they would rehome many more pets if they allowed it.

So sorry you've come across this. I didn't realise the RSPCA had this policy. I would guess it was because same sex dogs / bitches are more likely to fall out, but there are plenty of same sex dog households.

Different rescues have different policies though, so I'm sure you will find a rescue who will be happy to home a bitch with you.

Have you tried Dog Rescue Pages - UK rescue centre and shelter guide

I've just always had girls. They didnt have any male staffs, but I would consider one. As long as they are dog and people friendly I don't mind.

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I'm keeping an eye on the dog rescue pages

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If you are keen on a Stafford why not try the breed club rescues?

They will give you support and there is loads of Staffords looking for a new home.

If you are interested let me know what area and i will send you details of your local rescue.

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When I got my female pup I was offered the dam as well - sort of BOGOF - and got all sorts of conflicting advice about having two bitches together. Some people say don't do it. Some people say two bitches are fine. Some say two dogs are fine. Some say don't get two dogs. In the end I went ahead and haven't had any problems but I think in general same-sex animals CAN fall out more often (and apparently bitch fights are worse) so I guess the RSPCA are covering themselves by being on the safe(r) side.

As a rule of thumb, male and female usually make a good pairing and would be my choice. However, years ago we did have two male GSD's and they did get on reasonably well.

It was not always harmonious however, and they did fight over my mum, and certain toys. Is there any particular reason why you do not want to rehome a male?

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I have 2 labs that were littermates, brother and sister. Theyve always got on great, weve recently added an ex-breeding cavalier bitch and they all get on brilliantly. Theyve not even had one squabble. Its a stupid rule, surely it should go on the temperament and personalities of the dogs??!!

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