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05-26-2010, 07:35 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FLORIDA
Posts: 128
| Wanting a 2nd. Yorkie?? My wife and I have a two year old female Yorkie named Lola. We named her Lola because as the song goes "Whatever Lola wants Lola gets". We have no grandchildren so she is our very spoiled baby. I'm retired and home with her all day. She gets 100% of our time whenever she wants it. Anyway I had the idea of getting a second Yorkie because of the luck and love we've had with Lola. Lolas been spayed so I would like a male puppy. My wife thinks that I'm crazy and I guess we both fear that by bringing in another dog that we'll loose what we have with Lola. I have seen it before that when a second dog is added the first one becomes a whole different personality. I would like to get others thoughts and experiences on this. I have a feeling that I'm not going to get too many negative responses here but I would like to hear about any do's and don'ts here. |
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05-26-2010, 07:53 AM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pewee valley
Posts: 118
| I had 2 yorkies, Harley and Isabel, raised together from 6 weeks on. They were 7 yrs old when Harley was killed and Isabel was just lost. I hated leaving her alone all day, so I talked to the vet about getting a companion for her. He recommended a male puppy since Iz was the dominant one in the relationship. I found 10-mo old Moses and brought him home. She has gotten used to him now, but it took a while and it has changed her. She was always my baby, she always slept next to me, always by my side. Now, she rarely sleeps next to me, she seems a little more withdrawn and not as lovey as she was. But, then again, I had Moses 1 day and he broke his leg and required a lot of attention the first 3 months I had him, so that may have had something to do with her withdrawal. But, she will play with him, she instigates their play time, they do not play on Moses' time schedule! I feel better leaving in the morning knowing they have each other for company, even though, 90% of the time they sleep. I say go for it, just be prepared for some personality change in your little girl. |
05-26-2010, 07:53 AM | #3 |
YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Irvine, PA
Posts: 278
| Rocky was my first and still is my baby... He is 3 now, (hard to belive they grow up just as fast as human children lol) We are always going to my sisters house on weekends and whatnot, we are a close family. Well she has a golden lab pooch, Rocky was always having a lot of fun playing with her and he would be all sad a mopy when we came home. He was an only dog, lol. I have always wanted to own more then one dog all my life. Ive also wanted to own a yorkie all my life. I rent a room from my parents, sooo I had to run my idea by them before I went ahead and got another dog. My dad said I was nuts that Rocky was a handful... I then was a tad angry and said to him, "A handful? Why do you care you don't take care of him" I then got ready to duck, in case he wanted to slug me, lol. He then said "yea your right I don't take care of him but I see you picking up his toys all the time, and cleaning up his accidents. Just remember 2 dogs mean 2 times the messes." I was like well DUH. Then my mom said "Would you want another shih-tzu?" I then said, "No I was thinking more like a Yorkie" My dad said, "oh boy... they have been known to be yippy dogs." I laughed and said, "well ANY dog can be yippy if your not paying attention to them." So looonnnngggg story short, January of 09 I brought Nicky home... I wont lie at first it seemed like Nicky was getting all the loven and that Rocky's demeaner did change a little but not bad.. they were soon great friends, infact it got to the point were Rocky would walk around looking for Nicky if he wasn't on the floor and someone was holding him and he would go snuggle with the person that was holding Nicky, so they both ended up getting a lot of attention. I don't regret getting another dog, they are great company for one another and they get along great, sometimes I have to remind Rocky to be gentle with Nicky... He is a little bit bigger then him. But they are great together. I can't imagine 2 yorkies being any different... your baby would be a big sister, I think it would be great after they got to know one another!! She would have a buddy!!
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05-26-2010, 12:25 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~*~YorkieWorld~*~
Posts: 8,428
| Hi there, I have three girls, Phoebe (my first yorkie) got very jealous in the beginning, but now they all are very close and they play every day, good luck finding the right pup for you
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05-26-2010, 12:34 PM | #5 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE
Posts: 897
| I got my first yorkie almost a year ago. He turned 1 last month, and we picked up our second yorkie on Sunday. They are becoming best friends so fast! It is more work, but it is really worth it when we watch them play |
05-26-2010, 12:37 PM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Goldsboro, NC
Posts: 203
| My 13 yr. old mixed breed died this month. It was devastating. My Thomas seems lonely and would love another playmate. I would Love to have another one, but my husband says No Way! Thomas was extremely hard to potty train, and it's easier on my hubby to handle one instead of two. (He works from home) If it were up to me..I would have LOTS! |
05-26-2010, 12:48 PM | #7 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rockland county, NY
Posts: 1,306
| After having my Desi for one year, we decided to get another Yorkie. It was a great decision and it was just double the love. I figured I would add to that and a year after that I got a third Yorkie... I love him to pieces and would be crushed if he wasn't in my life, but the reality is I went overboard. I should have kept it at 2 yorkies, that is the perfect number.
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