Getting a second dog: risks?

The Short Answer
Opposite Sex Best.

Male/Female pairings are statistically safest. Female/Female fights can be severe. Don't get two puppies at once (Littermate Syndrome).

Age Gap

Wait until your first dog is 2 years old and fully trained.

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