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Bulldog Stress

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Question
I am picking up my 11mnth old english bulldog in 3 weeks.  She is from a breeder who I have been speaking with for a few months.  Since she is just a companion, and not a show dog or going to be bred I decided on the 11mnth old compares to a puppy.  With my current living situation she will be staying at my girlfriends house while i am at work.  This should only be for a month until she will be permanently with me.  But my concern is coming into a new environment is stressful enough, but add the fact that my girlfriend has 6 dogs. (very large house, gorgeous backyard, basically a dog resort) All of the dogs there are very harmless and sweet.  2 chihuahuas, doberman, aust sheppard, mix and a poodle looking thing. The dominant dog there is the aust sheppard but she's so sweet and is of no threat.  I have done months of research and searching to find my new dog, and she is the one.  I know this isn't the ideal scenario but it's my only option at the moment.  How do you think she will cope with this situation? any suggestions? thanks so much, please email me a response.

Answer
This is a very hectic situation to be bringing an adult dog into. Wouldn't it be wiser to bring the dog home once you're able to have her with you,especially if it's just another month before you can take her?

I think this is a lot to ask of a dog coming into a strange home with 6 other dogs.