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jennifermcb · 07-15-2005, 02:42 PM

We've had Sophie for 3.5 months. She is almost 6 months old. We are THISCLOSE to purchasing another one, but before I pull the trigger, I wanted input from those of you who have more than one.

My concerns are:
Will a new puppy mess up Sophie's routine with sleeping, potty training, etc? My main concern is that the new puppy doesn't wake up Sophie at night when she's learning to sleep thru the night.

Traveling with 2 yorkies. I am only one person, and I take Sophie with me a lot.

Basically I wonder if 2 is just too much to handle.

Did any of you find that the second one was easier, just because you kinda knew the ropes?

Or did you think 'what have I done?' after adopting the second.

I would love to hear any pros and cons.

I have a couple of reasons for wanting another one.
THe biggest reason is that I simply want another Yorkie to love, raise and bring into our family.

The other reason is so that Sophie will have a playmate. She spent a night with my sister and her Yorkie, and had the time of her life. Even my sister is now thinking of another one.

Thanks for any input.

Bella0722 · 07-15-2005, 03:01 PM

Sorry I can't help you. I, too, have been thinking of getting another yorkie. I have a male yorkie who is now 13.5 weeks. I've had him four weeks and he has been a delight. I also have a Smooth Fox Terrier and even she has enjoyed having General Patton's(my yorkie) company. So, I now am thinking of getting a female yorkie.

I am looking forward to responses to your thread. Thanks for posting!

vms1177 · 07-15-2005, 03:33 PM

I have two Yorkies but i got them two weeks apart from another. I used to take Jack in my little purse. Now that I have two it is a bit more of a hassle. But there are also advantages. Its so fun to watch them play and cuddle together. I was wondering have you pretty much have a good routine with the potty training?? I am not sure if your baby will regress or not I have heard different viewpoints on this. Another issue is that Jack is 10 weeks and Mandy is almost 6 months and are on different potty schedules. How old would your next pup be?? Oh I also believe that if you are going to get a second one don't wait til they are older because I did this with my Beagles they were 4 years apart and my female that was 4 could take or leave my male beagle. So I guess if you think you can do it I would do it now rather then later. But if you are hesitating about getting another one altogether then i would wait. Hope this helped a bit.

Jack and Mandy's Mom

orinskye · 07-15-2005, 03:52 PM

i dont have two, but, i would imagine that lugging around two would be a hassel......... also, it is a little unfortunate when the new puppy bonds not to you but to youre other yorkie

is your other one potty trained? i think one is hard enough (not to mention they periodically regress) i cant imagine having two in the potty training process......

NCyorkie · 07-15-2005, 04:03 PM

I've been talking to the same breeder and she's got one almost 8 weeks and one that's 5 months...I'd rather have the 5 month old I think....I got my boy when he was 4 months and he's now 6 months. Of course I would take him and see how he interacts though. I really would like Romeo to have a brother since he's home alone during the day but I am afraid his potty training will regress and he's been doing SO GOOD in the last few weeks. I hope she has a payment plan when your a repeat buyer!

LvMyYorki · 07-15-2005, 04:04 PM

I have two....The first two weeks were tough, but after Tino accepted Bunny, I have not regretted it for a millisecond! He is soooo much happier having a playmate! They are like glue with each other! AND both are totally bonded to me!
Tino was just under a year when I got Bunny. My reason for getting a second Yorkie was mainly for Tino. I would always feel totally guilty when I left him at home. Now that they have each other, life is sooo much easier.

I had the exact same worries as you about routine, etc... Tino was totally potty trained on the pads and luckily Bunny was potty trained within the first week also. I used a small ex pen set up and put her pad inside the ex pen right next to his so she would know where she was supposed to go.
Tino is not dominant at all and Bunny was so feisty since she was used to her littermates, that it took about a week- two weeks for them to totally bond and play together. I think the most important thing is that your first knows that your second is not a replacement for them. YOu have to make sure that you feed your first before your second, just stuff like that.

As far as taking two with me. I just put Tino on his leash and put Bunny in the carrier. Tino is 4lbs so he is fine on the leash. Its really not a problem taking both of them.

I think its a great idea having two. Tino is still mommy's baby and a little lap dog. Bunny is a total mommy's girl, but she is much more independent. I love it bc I feel like I have the best of both worlds. I would suggest getting the opposite sex on what you have. As far as the second being easier... that wasnt the case for me bc Tino was upset at first and made me feel really guilty for getting Bunny. SO I was worried about Bunny getting settled in and feeling loved in her new home, but at the same time I was sooo worried about my little baby Tino's feelings. But like I said it was only a week or so before everything fell into place! I hope this helps! Good luck !

p.s Look at my avatar and you can see how in love they are!

apaprikao · 07-15-2005, 04:09 PM

I plan on getting a male Yorkie when my dog, Cailee, passes over the bridge. I'd already have another one if the Marine Corps didn't only allow two dogs at a time. Since the Corps will be our life for a while, I'll have to wait. But, that's okay. Two is plenty. Poor Cailee couldn't handle another puppy right now anyway.

Bella0722 · 07-15-2005, 04:39 PM

Tonia,

Might Romeo want a new sister instead of a brother? I didn't know you were also thinking of another. The breeder that I bought General Patton from has another litter and she is due later this month. So, I've been kinda thinking....hm.......hm... of getting another one from her, but definitely a girl and I am wanting a smaller size. General Patton is close to 5 lbs at 13.5 weeks. He's grown by leaps and bounds

LvMyYorki · 07-15-2005, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bella0722

Tonia,

Might Romeo want a new sister instead of a brother? I didn't know you were also thinking of another. The breeder that I bought General Patton from has another litter and she is due later this month. So, I've been kinda thinking....hm.......hm... of getting another one from her, but definitely a girl and I am wanting a smaller size. General Patton is close to 5 lbs at 13.5 weeks. He's grown by leaps and bounds

I agree.. opposite sex is great!

NCyorkie · 07-15-2005, 06:18 PM

Well...I'm not sure. I'd love to be able to do all the "prissy" things but I've never had a female before. I've always been partial to boys. I know this is probably the dumbest question in the world but if you have a female spayed, they don't have a heat cycle anymore right?

Ya'll are making me question myself!!! Boo! (just kidding

)

I'll have to admit, this little girl sure is cute!

LvMyYorki · 07-15-2005, 06:31 PM

Tonia- She is a cutie!!! She has very feisty little eyes like my Bunny! I agree with you... I have never had a female anything in my life! I too am totally partial to boys. I got a girl bc Tino was totally potty trained and had never lifted his leg or marked. So many people told me that if you get another male and there is a competition for dominance, that youd can have a marking nightmare on your hands! The first one could start to mark and then the second male could follow suit. As much as I love little boys, I was not about to risk that!

maggiepie · 07-15-2005, 09:47 PM

I had Nikki a little over a month when we got Littleman. We had just gotten used to having one and how she changed our daily routine. After getting him, the routine changed again to fit everyones individual needs. To me, it is just like having another baby. You just make everything work. I've been lucky and things are going very well. It's fun for us because ours have two completely different personalities. If one isn't making us laugh, the other is. You know how Yorkies are, they are just so entertaining and loving. I'm glad I have mine. We love them both so much!!

SoCalyorkiLvr · 07-15-2005, 10:19 PM

I now have three as I just brought home my new little girl, Baby Ava, today! I got my first, Hefner in December and then I got my daughter a girl in March. They are two months apart in age. I also got her as company for him and because we just fell in love with the breed and wanted to feed our addiction! My Hefner is also easy going so Chai gets her way a lot of the time but they both feel oved. Chai gets jeaous but we don't let that discourage us from showering Hefner with love. He is more independent and she is more clingy

Will a new puppy mess up Sophie's routine with sleeping, potty training, etc? My main concern is that the new puppy doesn't wake up Sophie at night when she's learning to sleep thru the night. They all sleep with me in my bed and I have steps for them to get up and down to go potty as they need to.

Traveling with 2 yorkies. I am only one person, and I take Sophie with me a lot. I bought a pet stroller which I love but I also have a carrier that will fit two. Chai doesn't like to go in the car because she gets carsick so Hefner goes with me everywhere but Chai only occasionally. With three, when I take one, the other two still have company!Basically I wonder if 2 is just too much to handle. Not too much in my opinion. It is actually easier because they entertain each other so they are not constantly asking for your attention.
Did any of you find that the second one was easier, just because you kinda knew the ropes? Oh, yes. I was less stressed with the second and I got her when she was older.
Or did you think 'what have I done?' after adopting the second. No, I love them both. It's like kids kind of, once you have them you cannot imagine life without them!
I would love to hear any pros and cons. All of the things you mentioned are concerns and I have to make special plans when I travel. Tomorrow we are going to the San Diego Yorkie meetup and I am bringing my daughter to help so they can all go.
I have a couple of reasons for wanting another one.
THe biggest reason is that I simply want another Yorkie to love, raise and bring into our family.

The other reason is so that Sophie will have a playmate. She spent a night with my sister and her Yorkie, and had the time of her life. Even my sister is now thinking of another one.

Great reasons in my opinion! I say GO FOR IT!

kewtee · 07-15-2005, 10:46 PM

I have 2.
But I was advised to wait until the first yorkie was fully trained in every way. And so we did. And I am very thankful we did, because the first one took nearly a year to get potty trained and the new pup is now close to 6 months and almost trained! Kali will come to me when she thinks Mare needs to go out and I can let them out to avoid accidents. Now Mare sits at the door if she needs to go, so if I don't see it, it's my own fault

Kali has taught Mare so many things - going down stairs for example, we taught Kali and she taught Mare. Also to come when we call them.

The downside is that Mare doesn't know her name and will respoond to Kalis. But we plan on giving Kali a vacation with her uncle (my brother in law) for a week and train her during that week.

So it'll all be good

I can't say what is right for you, all I can say is that because we waited it was MUCH less of a hassle with Mare.

I bought myself a bicyclebasket: http://loppetjansen.dk/product_info....oducts_id=1007 and that is cool, I can take the girls everywhere with me. Skagen is so small you don't need a car, we mostly go by bicycle

Ann · 07-16-2005, 04:16 AM

This is a great post! I am also thinking of adding a little female maybe in October. Copper is 5 months old now, so he will be 8 months old then, and hopefully neutered and recovered by then. It is just such a big decision, and I am wondering how I will do with working and taking care of 2. I guess I did it with my two children, but I am a bit older now and not as much energy...lots of pros and cons to consider....but would love for Copper to have company during the days while I work...4 years until I can retire...Good luck everyone on your decisions.

07-15-2005, 02:42 PM	#1
jennifermcb Charmed by Sophie & Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Alabama Posts: 593	*Ok - Give me the scoop on getting another* Yorkie!!** We've had Sophie for 3.5 months. She is almost 6 months old. We are THISCLOSE to purchasing another one, but before I pull the trigger, I wanted input from those of you who have more than one. My concerns are: Will a new puppy mess up Sophie's routine with sleeping, potty training, etc? My main concern is that the new puppy doesn't wake up Sophie at night when she's learning to sleep thru the night. Traveling with 2 yorkies. I am only one person, and I take Sophie with me a lot. Basically I wonder if 2 is just too much to handle. Did any of you find that the second one was easier, just because you kinda knew the ropes? Or did you think 'what have I done?' after adopting the second. I would love to hear any pros and cons. I have a couple of reasons for wanting another one. THe biggest reason is that I simply want another Yorkie to love, raise and bring into our family. The other reason is so that Sophie will have a playmate. She spent a night with my sister and her Yorkie, and had the time of her life. Even my sister is now thinking of another one. Thanks for any input.

07-15-2005, 03:01 PM	#2
Bella0722 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 940	Sorry I can't help you. I, too, have been thinking of getting another yorkie. I have a male yorkie who is now 13.5 weeks. I've had him four weeks and he has been a delight. I also have a Smooth Fox Terrier and even she has enjoyed having General Patton's(my yorkie) company. So, I now am thinking of getting a female yorkie. I am looking forward to responses to your thread. Thanks for posting! __________________ ~Bella, General Patton, Lipstik, Darwin, Sizzle and Maria~

07-15-2005, 03:33 PM	#3
vms1177 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 342	2 yorkies I have two Yorkies but i got them two weeks apart from another. I used to take Jack in my little purse. Now that I have two it is a bit more of a hassle. But there are also advantages. Its so fun to watch them play and cuddle together. I was wondering have you pretty much have a good routine with the potty training?? I am not sure if your baby will regress or not I have heard different viewpoints on this. Another issue is that Jack is 10 weeks and Mandy is almost 6 months and are on different potty schedules. How old would your next pup be?? Oh I also believe that if you are going to get a second one don't wait til they are older because I did this with my Beagles they were 4 years apart and my female that was 4 could take or leave my male beagle. So I guess if you think you can do it I would do it now rather then later. But if you are hesitating about getting another one altogether then i would wait. Hope this helped a bit. Jack and Mandy's Mom

07-15-2005, 04:03 PM	#5
NCyorkie Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fayetteville/Sanford, NC Posts: 429	I'm in almost the EXACT same shoes as you... I've been talking to the same breeder and she's got one almost 8 weeks and one that's 5 months...I'd rather have the 5 month old I think....I got my boy when he was 4 months and he's now 6 months. Of course I would take him and see how he interacts though. I really would like Romeo to have a brother since he's home alone during the day but I am afraid his potty training will regress and he's been doing SO GOOD in the last few weeks. I hope she has a payment plan when your a repeat buyer! __________________ Tonia, Romeo & Denero

07-15-2005, 04:04 PM	#6
LvMyYorki Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 1,181	I have two....The first two weeks were tough, but after Tino accepted Bunny, I have not regretted it for a millisecond! He is soooo much happier having a playmate! They are like glue with each other! AND both are totally bonded to me! Tino was just under a year when I got Bunny. My reason for getting a second Yorkie was mainly for Tino. I would always feel totally guilty when I left him at home. Now that they have each other, life is sooo much easier. I had the exact same worries as you about routine, etc... Tino was totally potty trained on the pads and luckily Bunny was potty trained within the first week also. I used a small ex pen set up and put her pad inside the ex pen right next to his so she would know where she was supposed to go. Tino is not dominant at all and Bunny was so feisty since she was used to her littermates, that it took about a week- two weeks for them to totally bond and play together. I think the most important thing is that your first knows that your second is not a replacement for them. YOu have to make sure that you feed your first before your second, just stuff like that. As far as taking two with me. I just put Tino on his leash and put Bunny in the carrier. Tino is 4lbs so he is fine on the leash. Its really not a problem taking both of them. I think its a great idea having two. Tino is still mommy's baby and a little lap dog. Bunny is a total mommy's girl, but she is much more independent. I love it bc I feel like I have the best of both worlds. I would suggest getting the opposite sex on what you have. As far as the second being easier... that wasnt the case for me bc Tino was upset at first and made me feel really guilty for getting Bunny. SO I was worried about Bunny getting settled in and feeling loved in her new home, but at the same time I was sooo worried about my little baby Tino's feelings. But like I said it was only a week or so before everything fell into place! I hope this helps! Good luck ! p.s Look at my avatar and you can see how in love they are! __________________ Tara, Tino & Diva Bunny Diva Bunny: http://www.dogster.com/?141104 Rudolph Valentino: http://www.dogster.com/?76963 Last edited by LvMyYorki; 07-15-2005 at 04:07 PM.

07-15-2005, 03:52 PM	#4
orinskye YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,990	i dont have two, but, i would imagine that lugging around two would be a hassel......... also, it is a little unfortunate when the new puppy bonds not to you but to youre other yorkie is your other one potty trained? i think one is hard enough (not to mention they periodically regress) i cant imagine having two in the potty training process......

07-15-2005, 04:09 PM	#7
apaprikao Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Unionville, CT Posts: 243	I plan on getting a male Yorkie when my dog, Cailee, passes over the bridge. I'd already have another one if the Marine Corps didn't only allow two dogs at a time. Since the Corps will be our life for a while, I'll have to wait. But, that's okay. Two is plenty. Poor Cailee couldn't handle another puppy right now anyway. __________________ Anjie & Paprika

07-15-2005, 04:39 PM	#8
Bella0722 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 940	Tonia, Might Romeo want a new sister instead of a brother? I didn't know you were also thinking of another. The breeder that I bought General Patton from has another litter and she is due later this month. So, I've been kinda thinking....hm.......hm... of getting another one from her, but definitely a girl and I am wanting a smaller size. General Patton is close to 5 lbs at 13.5 weeks. He's grown by leaps and bounds __________________ ~Bella, General Patton, Lipstik, Darwin, Sizzle and Maria~

07-15-2005, 06:18 PM	#10
NCyorkie Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fayetteville/Sanford, NC Posts: 429	Well...I'm not sure. I'd love to be able to do all the "prissy" things but I've never had a female before. I've always been partial to boys. I know this is probably the dumbest question in the world but if you have a female spayed, they don't have a heat cycle anymore right? Ya'll are making me question myself!!! Boo! (just kidding ) I'll have to admit, this little girl sure is cute! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tonia, Romeo & Denero

07-15-2005, 06:31 PM	#11
LvMyYorki Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 1,181	Tonia- She is a cutie!!! She has very feisty little eyes like my Bunny! I agree with you... I have never had a female anything in my life! I too am totally partial to boys. I got a girl bc Tino was totally potty trained and had never lifted his leg or marked. So many people told me that if you get another male and there is a competition for dominance, that youd can have a marking nightmare on your hands! The first one could start to mark and then the second male could follow suit. As much as I love little boys, I was not about to risk that! __________________ Tara, Tino & Diva Bunny Diva Bunny: http://www.dogster.com/?141104 Rudolph Valentino: http://www.dogster.com/?76963

07-15-2005, 09:47 PM	#12
maggiepie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: california Posts: 174	I had Nikki a little over a month when we got Littleman. We had just gotten used to having one and how she changed our daily routine. After getting him, the routine changed again to fit everyones individual needs. To me, it is just like having another baby. You just make everything work. I've been lucky and things are going very well. It's fun for us because ours have two completely different personalities. If one isn't making us laugh, the other is. You know how Yorkies are, they are just so entertaining and loving. I'm glad I have mine. We love them both so much!! __________________ A dream is a wish your heart makes

07-15-2005, 10:19 PM	#13
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	I now have three as I just brought home my new little girl, Baby Ava, today! I got my first, Hefner in December and then I got my daughter a girl in March. They are two months apart in age. I also got her as company for him and because we just fell in love with the breed and wanted to feed our addiction! My Hefner is also easy going so Chai gets her way a lot of the time but they both feel oved. Chai gets jeaous but we don't let that discourage us from showering Hefner with love. He is more independent and she is more clingy Will a new puppy mess up Sophie's routine with sleeping, potty training, etc? My main concern is that the new puppy doesn't wake up Sophie at night when she's learning to sleep thru the night. They all sleep with me in my bed and I have steps for them to get up and down to go potty as they need to. Traveling with 2 yorkies. I am only one person, and I take Sophie with me a lot. I bought a pet stroller which I love but I also have a carrier that will fit two. Chai doesn't like to go in the car because she gets carsick so Hefner goes with me everywhere but Chai only occasionally. With three, when I take one, the other two still have company!Basically I wonder if 2 is just too much to handle. Not too much in my opinion. It is actually easier because they entertain each other so they are not constantly asking for your attention. Did any of you find that the second one was easier, just because you kinda knew the ropes? Oh, yes. I was less stressed with the second and I got her when she was older. Or did you think 'what have I done?' after adopting the second. No, I love them both. It's like kids kind of, once you have them you cannot imagine life without them! I would love to hear any pros and cons. All of the things you mentioned are concerns and I have to make special plans when I travel. Tomorrow we are going to the San Diego Yorkie meetup and I am bringing my daughter to help so they can all go. I have a couple of reasons for wanting another one. THe biggest reason is that I simply want another Yorkie to love, raise and bring into our family. The other reason is so that Sophie will have a playmate. She spent a night with my sister and her Yorkie, and had the time of her life. Even my sister is now thinking of another one. Great reasons in my opinion! I say GO FOR IT!

07-15-2005, 10:46 PM	#14
kewtee Donating YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Skagen, Denmark Posts: 769	I have 2. But I was advised to wait until the first yorkie was fully trained in every way. And so we did. And I am very thankful we did, because the first one took nearly a year to get potty trained and the new pup is now close to 6 months and almost trained! Kali will come to me when she thinks Mare needs to go out and I can let them out to avoid accidents. Now Mare sits at the door if she needs to go, so if I don't see it, it's my own fault Kali has taught Mare so many things - going down stairs for example, we taught Kali and she taught Mare. Also to come when we call them. The downside is that Mare doesn't know her name and will respoond to Kalis. But we plan on giving Kali a vacation with her uncle (my brother in law) for a week and train her during that week. So it'll all be good I can't say what is right for you, all I can say is that because we waited it was MUCH less of a hassle with Mare. I bought myself a bicyclebasket: http://loppetjansen.dk/product_info....oducts_id=1007 and that is cool, I can take the girls everywhere with me. Skagen is so small you don't need a car, we mostly go by bicycle __________________ Mette - proud mother of Kali - 6 lbs, born on March 18th 2004 Mare - 4 lbs, born on January 28th 2005

07-16-2005, 04:16 AM	#15
Ann YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 286	This is a great post! I am also thinking of adding a little female maybe in October. Copper is 5 months old now, so he will be 8 months old then, and hopefully neutered and recovered by then. It is just such a big decision, and I am wondering how I will do with working and taking care of 2. I guess I did it with my two children, but I am a bit older now and not as much energy...lots of pros and cons to consider....but would love for Copper to have company during the days while I work...4 years until I can retire...Good luck everyone on your decisions. __________________ AnnAnnAnn