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02-23-2009, 06:40 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston
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| Another puppy? Does anyone have any advice about getting a 2nd puppy? Pros and cons? Male or female? (Cali is a girl and will be fixed) Should we wait till she is older? Same breed? I would love some feedback! I am thinking if we decide to do it we will wait until summer break. My husband and I are both teachers so we would both be off. |
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02-23-2009, 07:14 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | I have 3 yorkies all females and love it. I have a Cali too! I think having them fairly close in age is nice as they have the same energy levels. I like having all the same breed. Summer would be a great time since you are both home.
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02-23-2009, 07:18 PM | #3 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland
Posts: 2,837
| "Yorkies are like potato chips... you can't have just one..." The more the merrier... I'm always glad that we got Minnie and Maximus b/c Minnie is close in age to Mikki and those two are playing and running together all day. Before poor Maggie was bothered by Mikki all day long... |
02-23-2009, 07:21 PM | #4 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York
Posts: 490
| Do those of you with more than two have a yard to let them out into, or do you have to walk them. I have to walk mine, and don't know how anyone can walk more than 2, but I am in awe of how many people here have multiples. I would love another, but my condo limits us to two. Also, have that walking problem, since I am the only one who walks them. Also juggling those poop bags.
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02-23-2009, 09:38 PM | #5 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cape town, South Africa
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| I am also planning to get another one since I am no longer looking after my sister's lab, we moved to a flat and Cash is alone for a big part of the day. He deals with it alright, but I want to get him a friend to keep him company - he loves playing with other doggies. The best times to upgrade () is either to get two littermates to begin with or to get another one when your current baby is well-trained enough to be a good role model. I have been posting this everywhere, but the breeder I want to get a puppy from has a dam giving birth today or tomorrow. Fingers crossed that there will be a girl!!
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02-23-2009, 09:54 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,268
| I have only one right now. I am thinking of getting another one. Has anyone had any dealings with any reputable breeders in Illinois? If so, can you let me know who they are? Thanks! |
02-24-2009, 06:28 AM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston
Posts: 34
| We called the lady and Cali's brother and sister have been sold already. We are going to keep our eye for "the one"! haha |
02-24-2009, 08:02 AM | #8 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St Francis, MN
Posts: 66
| I agree with the other posts. Waiting until summer break would be great and if Cali can be a good role model for your new little one is even better. I enjoy same breed, same sex. Pros - EVERYTHING!! Cons - a few more tootsi rolls to pick up - big whoop! I have 2 babies, 4 & 6 yrs boys, the energy level is a little different, but they act like litter mates, totally love each other. I could never have them separated, I don't think they could handle it. Hoping to add a brother this summer as well. Good luck in your search! |
02-24-2009, 08:08 AM | #9 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston
Posts: 34
| We were thinking of getting a male b/c they are generally cheaper so we will have more money to spend on care. My husband's thought process is that it will help us b/c Cali will have someone else to entertain her besides us...thus taking the pressure off us to be the sole source of entertainment for her. Also, she will be happier b/c she will have a companion while we are at work. I am wondering if that will be the case? |
02-24-2009, 08:09 AM | #10 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: so cali
Posts: 223
| my two are 5 months apart & they have the same dad, different moms. boy & girl and i wouldn't change it! they love to play with each other alllll the time and they never get bored! main reason why i got madison was so that riley could have a playmate while my boyfriend and i are at work. i chose a girl because i wanted to buy cute girly clothes too hahaha i really want a third soon but that probably won't be until after we move to cali later on this year
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02-24-2009, 08:21 AM | #11 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut
Posts: 759
| I would like another one but couldn't imagine the expense of two. We bought Piper in July, $1800. Then the cost of everything you need for the puppy, $250. Trips to the vet for shots about $60 every month for 3 months. Groomer $45 every 6 weeks. Then 6 weeks ago $1200 for hip surgery. Multipy this times 2 and your broke.
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02-24-2009, 08:21 AM | #12 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami, FL,USA
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| Oh get another one .... I have two They are two boy litermates and they are great together ..... and great company for one another
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02-24-2009, 08:39 AM | #13 | |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston
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