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05-16-2011, 07:27 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, USA
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| Should I Get a Second Puppy Hello everyone. I'm new here (my first post). I got my first puppy ever (Bailey) about 4 weeks ago (he's 12 weeks old now) and I've learned so much from reading these boards. Now I have an issue that I need help with. My breeder contacted me and let me know that my puppy's brother had never been picked up by the family that was going to keep him. She wanted to know if I wanted him because she remembered that I had said I'd like 2 puppies since we leave Bailey alone for 9 hours 3 days a week while we work. I wasn't sure if we could handle another puppy so I asked if we could "borrow" him for the day (he's here now). Well, he is a wonderful puppy. I can't even believe they are from the same litter, he's so different from our Bailey. First he's like 2 times the size and second, he is so calm and not nippy at all (Bailey is so hyper and that's what we love about him, lol). The problem is I really want to keep the puppy (so do my kids and hubby), but I'm not sure if Bailey is "feeling" him. I cannot put the poor puppy down withouth Bailey trying to fight or play with him (I can't really tell the difference). I can tell Bailey is jealous and "puppy" is not really liking Bailey bothering him all the time. Would it be fair to both puppies if I kept him? Will they get over this? I really need help before we fall in love with him. I'm sorry for rambling. BTW they are both sleeping together in the sleepy pod as I'm writing this. Thanks. |
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05-16-2011, 08:59 AM | #2 |
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| You would be well advised to wait until you have this one fully trained before bringing in another one. A trained one will help teach a new puppy. It's a personal choice if they are brothers they will already have a bond, so no worries there. Can you afford insurance and medical bills for two cute little furry bums? Do you have someone willing to take the two dogs together when you go on vacation or in the instance of an emergency? I'd love another one but wonder if I can afford it. I'm sure if I cut out wine and fine dining I probably could. |
05-16-2011, 09:03 AM | #3 |
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| Id say sure, if your up to it keep him. I dont think there is anything wrong with getting two puppies at once. It can be some work , however its not like you got one, trained him and getting a new puppy and starting over, you can do it all together. If your up to it , I say go for it , they will grow up together and love one another!!
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05-16-2011, 09:09 AM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ALASKA
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| HI, Good Luck! I added a puppy & it turned out great the first day was getting to know each other & they are buds so cute. Have fun! I hope that everything will go great for you. |
05-16-2011, 09:13 AM | #5 |
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| If you keep the puppy, it will be a lot of work potty training both of them together. Well, since both need it, why not do it altogether? We had to do that, but they become WONDERFUL when they are trained. Bailey will always have company. I personally like having more than one because they play with each other and tire each other out. Last time at the yorkie meetup, Carmel was protecting Emma from this dog that was bugging her. It was the cutest thing ever because he had such a girly bark. Since they are from the same litter, they are bonded already and you are most likely seeing them play, which may sometime seem like they are aggressive to one another, but that's how they play. Mine growls at each other, but don't hurt each other. At first, we were worried, but realized that they were just playing. It was tough at first getting them used to each other because they are from different breeder (only 1.5 months apart in age though) and Carmel didn't seem to like her much. Now, they are inseparable. However, cost doubles with two, but it's not too bad though. They are little dogs so cost of food doesn't increase much. It's the vet cost that can be breaking your wallet. Overall, I think it's worth it if you can afford it.
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05-16-2011, 09:29 AM | #6 |
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| Something to consider., Two puppies = double the expense for everything times a lifetime. If you can afford it and have the time, then absolutely! Is this puppy free of charge if you keep it?
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05-16-2011, 05:00 PM | #7 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY
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| The new guy is kind of at a disadvantage because he is in a new territory while your dog is used to his surroundings. It would take several days to tell how the the personalities are going to be. Personalities will change as they mature as well. You just need to know if you are up to the challenge of training two. My baby is almost a year old now and I kind of wish I had purchased her sister with her. She is such an alpha dog at this age I don't know how she would do with a new pup now. If your sure you want two I would do it now so they can grow up together and be suited to each other. Once the new one gets used to his surroundings he may take over the place. You just can't tell with one days experience. |
05-16-2011, 05:40 PM | #8 |
YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Jefferson
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| I had the perfect 'only child'.... ...and then I thought he was lonely and brought home 16 month old Max. Marley is a 9# teapot... calm, well mannered, goes to work with me every day, loves walks, laps, just hanging out... then here comes 24/7 in-your-face Max... 4.6 # dynamo... still not potty trained... wild man... two speeds -- all out and stop! but somehow it's working. Max can't stand for Marley to go without him. Will sit and cry if Marley is walked without him. But...Max can't walk farther than where he can see his home... freaks out. they are nuts, and so am I, and I wouldn't trade a minute of it. I love these little boys... it your family is behind you, get the second pup now and raise them together.... |
05-17-2011, 01:04 AM | #9 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: caledonia ms usa
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| i say do it!! let me explain my reasoning.. they really do need company and you won't feel the guilt of leaving him at home alone so much. plus it is double kisses...that is if you can afford it... |
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