I have a 6-month-old male Silken Windhound. He’s very sweet, a bit soft/avoidant with other dogs, not dominant at all.
I’m planning to add a Saluki puppy in a few months (around a 6-month age gap), and I have two options from the breeder:
- black & tan male
- dark grizzle female
I’m trying to decide between these two specific setups:
- male + male
- male + female
Context:
- Structured home (no free access to furniture, controlled resources, etc.)
- Plan is to neuter later (~2 years), not early
- Goal is calm coexistence, not constant management
What I’d really like to hear from people who’ve actually lived it:
If you’ve had two male sighthounds:
- How did things change during adolescence?
- Any real tension or fights, or mostly fine?
- Did it improve with maturity or stay something to manage?
If you’ve had male + female:
- Noticeably easier?
- Any downsides compared to two males?
Bonus (if relevant):
- Did having a softer/submissive first dog make things easier or harder with a second male?
I’m trying to understand patterns from real setups. Thanks.