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buddylove · 11-07-2008, 06:55 PM

Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone had any advice or information on what to expect when bringing a new puppy into your home after having a yorkie for a year and a half? I think Buddy would enjoy a friend and my aunt's dog is getting ready to have puppies soon. The last litter she had was all male dogs and I don't think Buddy would do good around another male dog so if she happens to have a female this time I am considering getting her and bringing her home. My aunt has several dogs in her house and they will more than likely be going to a no-kill shelter. Anyway, I was wondering what to expect when you bring another dog into your home? Buddy has been fixed. Will they still try to mate with each other? I plan on getting the girl fixed as soon as she is old enough as well. Thanks for any advice you'd be willing to give. The mother is a chihuahua but the father is unknown. Buddy is a 17 pound yorkshire terrier. Thanks again!

Noellie · 11-07-2008, 06:59 PM

It depends on Buddy's attitude and how you introduce them.. I made sure to make a big deal over my pit bull and almost completely ignore the fact that I brought my yorkie puppy home so that my pit bull didn't feel replaced. She is also a female and my pit is a male.

buddylove · 11-08-2008, 06:45 AM

That's a good idea, thanks! I dont want Buddy to think he's being replaced either cause he is #1 in my heart. He hasnt been around MANY animals but when hes out on walks with me he is very kind to the animals we meet. (As long as they arent birds or cats...) Our neighbor had a girl yorkie and she HATED Buddy but he would try his best to get around the fence and sniff her. Our other neighbor had a dog come to visit them with family and he was a male dog. They seemed to play nicely together just on oppisite sides of the fence. The lady who has the dogs is an animal LOVER so I told my husband that if Buddy just wouldn't have another dog here we could always give her back. I said in my first post that she might give the puppys away to a no-kill shelter but truth be known they won't. They didnt with the last litter the mom dog had.

Wabbit · 11-08-2008, 03:28 PM

HI, it sounds like Buddy is friendly, outgoing and doesn't have any social issues with other dogs....I would imagine he will LOVE having a playmate in the house!!

My Daizy is very friendly and outgoing...and I'm finally getting our second furbaby this coming Tuesday!! We are so excited!!!

The fact that he's a boy and you want a girl shouldn't matter...Buddy is already neutered....and you'll be getting your little girl spayed....depending on either one of them...if they are dominant some dogs do "humpty dumpty" to other dogs in the house...just trying to "show" their dominance.

Good luck and hope you get that little girl that you want!!!!

JeanieK · 11-08-2008, 03:31 PM

Buddy is still young. I think he would love a playmate. Just take it slow, and don't leave them alone togeter until you are sure they are getting alohng.

Also another male would do fine if they are both neutered.

buddylove · 11-09-2008, 06:47 AM

Thanks for the replys! Wabbit, you will have to keep me updated on the new addition to the house. Two male dogs makes sense now because the little westie that visited my neighbors house last week was neutered and they didnt bark or growl at each other. "Romeo" a Cocker Spaniel on the other side of the house comes over to the fence sometimes and they play and romp together. Romeo is a male and hasn't been neutered. However there is a new Pug wandering around the neighborhood and Buddy doesn't like him/her at all! He barks and growls everytime it comes around. I guess all dogs are different.

I read online that Chihuahua's are "average sheddars" does anyone know if thats the case or not? Buddy doesn't shed. The new pup could be part chihuahua part mystery, lol. I guess we would have to wait and see.

Anyway, thanks again for all the comments!

SamiNFurbabies · 11-09-2008, 06:51 AM

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I read online that Chihuahua's are "average sheddars" does anyone know if thats the case or not? Buddy doesn't shed. The new pup could be part chihuahua part mystery, lol. I guess we would have to wait and see.

Anyway, thanks again for all the comments!

I have a chihuahua... he sheds--- a lot.... at least to me it is a lot.
Long haired chis shed less than the smooth coat...I have smooth.
With a mix, you never know what traits you'll get from either side, but you are doing a good thing by sparing this pup from a shelter.

manolos mom · 11-09-2008, 07:45 AM

What kind of dogs does your aunt have. Make sure its not an aggressive dog. My Rescue Scottie can play real rough he runs fast and will take down whatever is in his path. I have to be very careful. Just wondering, why is your aunt surrendering her dogs? Are they Yorkies?

buddylove · 11-09-2008, 01:20 PM

It's so strange that chihuahua's would be big sheddars cause their coats seem to short. (The short haired ones at least!) Anywho, thanks for the info. My aunt has a chihuahua that has never been fixed (she is an older dog and the vet said they wouldn't fix her?) Well, she got out of the house one day and you know how things go from there.. This is her second litter of puppies in the past year. Last time she had all boy dogs. Her neighbor has chihuahua's too, but the father is unknown. No yorkies though. Thanks.

SamiNFurbabies · 11-09-2008, 01:59 PM

Yeah... when i sweep the tile...i find all white chachi hairs

Wabbit · 11-09-2008, 02:14 PM

I'll keep you informed........

two boy's would be just as good!!! keep us updated on what you end up getting!!

I've heard and read that short haired dogs can shed MORE than long haired ones....depends on the breed!

Ashley V · 11-09-2008, 02:24 PM

Don't be suprised though if Buddy is jealous... and it can get ugly... just don't leave Buddy alone with the new one until you are certain they are okay together... this could take several weeks.

Chip is very territorial, but loves other dogs... but he did NOT like Smokey being in HIS home. Now they adore each other, but it got really bad to the point where I thought I had to take Smokey back.

buddylove · 11-22-2008, 07:14 PM

Well the little pups were born tonight. So far two girls and three boys but that was eariler tonight and she could have had more. Hubby doesnt want another dog because he thinks that Buddy would hurt it. I don't think so cause Bud isn't a mean dog. I think Buddy would get jealous though and that will be a big factor.

How long do pups usually stay with their moms before being rehomed?

Ashley V · 11-24-2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by buddylove

Well the little pups were born tonight. So far two girls and three boys but that was eariler tonight and she could have had more. Hubby doesnt want another dog because he thinks that Buddy would hurt it. I don't think so cause Bud isn't a mean dog. I think Buddy would get jealous though and that will be a big factor.

How long do pups usually stay with their moms before being rehomed?

Yorkies and small dogs especially should stay with their moms until they are at LEAST 12 weeks old if not longer. If they leave sooner than that, they could be lacking in skills that they would learn from their mother. I speak from experience as one of mine was sold at 7 weeks to us and he has bad social skills despite our training and consistent methods to socialize him.

Brodi mom · 11-24-2008, 08:20 AM

I know yorkies stay with there moms from 12 to 15 weeks depend on size but no pupp should be taken from mommy before 8 weeks old.... I think bud will do fine just watch him and hold him as well as the new one... My home town is in WV what part do you live in?? my Home town id Martinsburg...Yeah for WVA..

11-07-2008, 06:59 PM	#2
Noellie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Winona, MN Posts: 131	It depends on Buddy's attitude and how you introduce them.. I made sure to make a big deal over my pit bull and almost completely ignore the fact that I brought my yorkie puppy home so that my pit bull didn't feel replaced. She is also a female and my pit is a male. __________________ Sabrina

11-08-2008, 03:28 PM	#4
Wabbit Love my little flowers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In Gorgeous Montana!!! Posts: 4,499	HI, it sounds like Buddy is friendly, outgoing and doesn't have any social issues with other dogs....I would imagine he will LOVE having a playmate in the house!! My Daizy is very friendly and outgoing...and I'm finally getting our second furbaby this coming Tuesday!! We are so excited!!! The fact that he's a boy and you want a girl shouldn't matter...Buddy is already neutered....and you'll be getting your little girl spayed....depending on either one of them...if they are dominant some dogs do "humpty dumpty" to other dogs in the house...just trying to "show" their dominance. Good luck and hope you get that little girl that you want!!!! __________________ Tam Flower babies: *Daizy Mae and Tulip Petals* RIP Honey Rose & Jasmine

11-09-2008, 01:59 PM	#10
SamiNFurbabies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: My House Posts: 517	Yeah... when i sweep the tile...i find all white chachi hairs __________________ Chrissy, Izze (Yorkshire Terrier),Molly & Suzie (Toy Poodles), Chachi (Chihuahua)

11-09-2008, 02:14 PM	#11
Wabbit Love my little flowers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In Gorgeous Montana!!! Posts: 4,499	I'll keep you informed........ two boy's would be just as good!!! keep us updated on what you end up getting!! I've heard and read that short haired dogs can shed MORE than long haired ones....depends on the breed! __________________ Tam Flower babies: *Daizy Mae and Tulip Petals* RIP Honey Rose & Jasmine

11-09-2008, 02:24 PM	#12
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	Don't be suprised though if Buddy is jealous... and it can get ugly... just don't leave Buddy alone with the new one until you are certain they are okay together... this could take several weeks. Chip is very territorial, but loves other dogs... but he did NOT like Smokey being in HIS home. Now they adore each other, but it got really bad to the point where I thought I had to take Smokey back. __________________ ~~ Chip ~~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long

11-07-2008, 06:55 PM	#1
buddylove Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WV Posts: 28	Adding a new puppy to the house! Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone had any advice or information on what to expect when bringing a new puppy into your home after having a yorkie for a year and a half? I think Buddy would enjoy a friend and my aunt's dog is getting ready to have puppies soon. The last litter she had was all male dogs and I don't think Buddy would do good around another male dog so if she happens to have a female this time I am considering getting her and bringing her home. My aunt has several dogs in her house and they will more than likely be going to a no-kill shelter. Anyway, I was wondering what to expect when you bring another dog into your home? Buddy has been fixed. Will they still try to mate with each other? I plan on getting the girl fixed as soon as she is old enough as well. Thanks for any advice you'd be willing to give. The mother is a chihuahua but the father is unknown. Buddy is a 17 pound yorkshire terrier. Thanks again!

11-08-2008, 06:45 AM	#3
buddylove Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WV Posts: 28	That's a good idea, thanks! I dont want Buddy to think he's being replaced either cause he is #1 in my heart. He hasnt been around MANY animals but when hes out on walks with me he is very kind to the animals we meet. (As long as they arent birds or cats...) Our neighbor had a girl yorkie and she HATED Buddy but he would try his best to get around the fence and sniff her. Our other neighbor had a dog come to visit them with family and he was a male dog. They seemed to play nicely together just on oppisite sides of the fence. The lady who has the dogs is an animal LOVER so I told my husband that if Buddy just wouldn't have another dog here we could always give her back. I said in my first post that she might give the puppys away to a no-kill shelter but truth be known they won't. They didnt with the last litter the mom dog had.

11-08-2008, 03:31 PM	#5
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	Buddy is still young. I think he would love a playmate. Just take it slow, and don't leave them alone togeter until you are sure they are getting alohng. Also another male would do fine if they are both neutered.

11-09-2008, 06:47 AM	#6
buddylove Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WV Posts: 28	Thanks for the replys! Wabbit, you will have to keep me updated on the new addition to the house. Two male dogs makes sense now because the little westie that visited my neighbors house last week was neutered and they didnt bark or growl at each other. "Romeo" a Cocker Spaniel on the other side of the house comes over to the fence sometimes and they play and romp together. Romeo is a male and hasn't been neutered. However there is a new Pug wandering around the neighborhood and Buddy doesn't like him/her at all! He barks and growls everytime it comes around. I guess all dogs are different. I read online that Chihuahua's are "average sheddars" does anyone know if thats the case or not? Buddy doesn't shed. The new pup could be part chihuahua part mystery, lol. I guess we would have to wait and see. Anyway, thanks again for all the comments!

11-09-2008, 07:45 AM	#8
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	What kind of dogs does your aunt have. Make sure its not an aggressive dog. My Rescue Scottie can play real rough he runs fast and will take down whatever is in his path. I have to be very careful. Just wondering, why is your aunt surrendering her dogs? Are they Yorkies?

11-09-2008, 01:20 PM	#9
buddylove Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WV Posts: 28	It's so strange that chihuahua's would be big sheddars cause their coats seem to short. (The short haired ones at least!) Anywho, thanks for the info. My aunt has a chihuahua that has never been fixed (she is an older dog and the vet said they wouldn't fix her?) Well, she got out of the house one day and you know how things go from there.. This is her second litter of puppies in the past year. Last time she had all boy dogs. Her neighbor has chihuahua's too, but the father is unknown. No yorkies though. Thanks.

11-22-2008, 07:14 PM	#13
buddylove Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WV Posts: 28	Well the little pups were born tonight. So far two girls and three boys but that was eariler tonight and she could have had more. Hubby doesnt want another dog because he thinks that Buddy would hurt it. I don't think so cause Bud isn't a mean dog. I think Buddy would get jealous though and that will be a big factor. How long do pups usually stay with their moms before being rehomed?

11-24-2008, 08:20 AM	#15
Brodi mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Charlottesville virginia Posts: 171	I know yorkies stay with there moms from 12 to 15 weeks depend on size but no pupp should be taken from mommy before 8 weeks old.... I think bud will do fine just watch him and hold him as well as the new one... My home town is in WV what part do you live in?? my Home town id Martinsburg...Yeah for WVA..