Three: Company or a Crowd?

Hey Everyone!

Cary and I dropped by the Humane Society on Saturday to take the treats you donated and while we were there we fell in love with a little brindle hound puppy.  Cary and I have both said previously that two is enough, but on occasion we've also seriously considered getting a third dog.  The last time we found one that we were drawn to, Cary had just been laid off and we didn't feel like it was financially responsible to take on another dog.  By the time he'd found a job, she'd found a home, so obviously, it just wasn't meant to be.

This time, we're in a good place.  We have the room in our home and our hearts.  Of course, there are still lots of things to consider before we bring another dog into our family.  For example, Hannah and Sam will have the final say on whether this dog is a good match for our family.  We'll have to take them out to the dog park to meet this little guy and see if they get along.  Plus, we'll have to make sure this puppy would be good with cats as well.

But, the point of this blog is this:  For those of you with three, what is your experience?  Paul Knutson tells me that the adage "one dog is like one dog, two dogs is like two, but three is like six" is true.  I've never had three dogs (my parents drew the line at two!) so I'm curious if that's everyone's experience.  Plus, I'm concerned about someone being left out.  What if Sam takes to the new puppy and doesn't want to play with Hannah anymore?  Has anyone experienced that, or do they all get along well?  And overall, I just want to know what you guys think.  If you have a three dog family, are you glad or do you wish you'd stopped at two?  I'd appreciate any feedback that will help us make an informed decision.  Because, if anyone knows, it's you!