Is The Same Breed Of Dog Better With Each Other And Is A 2nd Puppy A Good Idea?

I have a four month old Japanese Chin (female) and am considering getting another one. It has been difficult to find another chin that is about the same size as she will be (since she will be small around 5 lbs and some chins can get to 20 lbs). I’m wanting to get another one fairly soon, so they can get use to each other and grow up together. I’m having a hard time finding another chin, but am considering getting a papillon. I’m just concerned that a papillon might be a little more fiesty than she is. She is very laid back, likes to play, but likes to cuddle and sleep as well. She isn’t one of these puppies that bites and chews on everything. She is actually the perfect dog, already potty trained and everything.
Also, would a male or female be best to get since I have a little girl. I will get they spayed or neutered because I think they chin will be too small to have pups, plus I don’t want to breed. I’m worried that males will hike and try to ‘jump’ on my little female.

Training An Aggressive, Stubborn, Toy Breed Puppy?

Abby is a miniature dachshund and papillon mix. She is five months old and weighs just a little over four pounds. She has been in our family since she was 8 weeks old.
At first I put off training with her because when I contacted trainers I was told she was too young and it was best just to develop a relationship at this age.
Three months have flown by and now she’s a terror in our household. She is aggressive; biting hands and feet (even faces!), barking and growling at other dogs, gnawing through wooden furniture she’s even chewed a hole through the carpet! She has a basket full of toys and is never left unsupervised.
My family keeps offering advice(the “rub her nose in it” style) but I’ve been trying really hard to work with her using gentle training methods but nothing seems to be working!
How can I help Abby become the sweet sociable dog I know she can be?
Thankyou!

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