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03-18-2012, 07:11 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Moore, OK
Posts: 27
| What have we gotten into? OK...maybe it won't be that bad...I will just need to have some words of wisdom from those that have done this before. Yorkie #1 - I really wanted a dog, and my husband was adamant against having one. He finally gave in, but said he didn't want to have anything to do with it. That lasted maybe a full day. He was smitten by our Tera (as I knew he would be). My husband loved the fact that even though she was so tiny, she loved to play. Yorkie #2 - My DH decided we needed ANOTHER Yorkie around Christmas time. He pushed and pushed to find a second one. We located our adorable Koda, and things were going quite well. Yorkie #3 - Our vet called one day and told me an elderly couple was really having a struggle with their new Yorkie, and wanted to find a good home for him. My first thought was to take him temporarily until we could find a good home. DH wants to keep this one too. So, Rocky makes Yorkie #3. Three Yorkies?? Now, I know that there are many people who have multiple Yorkies. I thought 2 was a good number. Please give me tips on having 3 Yorkies. On the positive side, Rocky was a nervous wreck when we brought him home, but has calmed down considerably since he has been with us. I think he is going to make a good addition to our "family". I just couldn't bear the fact that the little Yorkie may have gone to a shelter somewhere. He is really a sweet dog, but he was a mess when we first got him. Rocky is just 1 day older than Koda, but much larger. (Well, Koda is very tiny...last time at the vet he weight 3 pounds 4 ounces). Tera weighs 3 pounds 14 ounces. Rocky weighs 4 pounds 6 ounces. He is coming up on 25 weeks, so probably shouldn't get a whole lot bigger, so I guess they are all pretty little. I am open to advice from any and all people who have multiple Yorkies out there. In the past I have owned Pomeranians, but our last Pom died a couple years ago from old age (she was 15). Thanks in advance to any words of wisdom out there!
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03-18-2012, 07:32 AM | #2 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Congratulations on the new addition to your family. Rocky is a very lucky little guy. I don't have any advice because I have only 2. The only thing I can think of is to keep a basic routine in which you do basic activities at about the same time each day: feeding, playing, walking, and so on. Having a basic framework helps doggies feel more secure. They know that certain things will happen at certain times. Best wishes to your trio. .....and pictures are mandatory!
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03-18-2012, 07:40 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kentucky
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| Wow, that is wonderful and they all sound so cute. Enjoy. No advice here, I just have a Peke and a Yorkie..
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03-18-2012, 07:40 AM | #4 |
YT 1000 Club Member | I can't offer much help. I to thought 2 was a good number to have about 6 years ago. Then I went to my first dog show and the rest was history. Right now I currently have 5 Yorkies and 1 Pom. But our Pom is old with lots of health issues due to her size and coming from a BYB'er. I have found that getting a leash coupler works well with going for walks. So anyway enjoy your newest addition and for what it's worht I am sure Rocky will adjust very nicely.
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03-18-2012, 08:02 AM | #5 |
and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington
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| We just jumped into 3 yorkies last week with the addition of our foster Shelly. It has been quite the change. We take our two everywhere, and they ride in their Kwigy Bo bag. Adding a third definitely put a hitch in that because three definitely will not fit in the bag We have still taken her along (we usually are at pet friendly places), and she is doing well. Luckily all three of mine are getting along, so that hasn't been a problem... But you have the increase in vet bills, grooming time, and food. My advice would be to keep to a schedule; make sure they are getting out to potty regularly, eating at the same times, etc. This will help your transistion and your dogs will appreciate it
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03-18-2012, 08:45 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lorain Ohio
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| The best advice to give you is put money away for vet bills. I have 5 fur babies and I keep a savings just for them.
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03-18-2012, 08:54 AM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Moore, OK
Posts: 27
| Thanks guys. THis is going to be an ordeal! Maximo - we have definitely tried to keep everything on schedule. He seems to be adjusting pretty well. Joyce - thanks! How old are your two? Are they about the same age? Are they the same gender, or different? MaggiesMom - OMG! You have 6 dogs eh? LOL Well, 5 Yorkies must definitely be a handful! Are you raising Yorkies, or are they just part of your family (like ours are)? Do they all get along pretty well? I haven't tried a coupler yet, but I usually take one or two, and my husband takes the other(s). On weekends my 11 year old grandson stays with us, so we all have a dog when we walk then. Boy, do our dogs LOVE to walk at the park! Michelle - We too took our 2 everywhere. Not sure what a Kwigy Bo bag is, but I'll google it. We have to rethink how we do everything now. You are sure right about the increase in vet bills and grooming time. Our Tera is spayed, but both Koda and Rocky will need to be neutered in the next couple of months. I do have a standing appointment at our vet to have my dogs bathed/groomed - every other week. Luckily they are very reasonable, so that will be good. Thanks for the ideas!
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03-18-2012, 09:02 AM | #8 | |
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03-18-2012, 09:13 AM | #9 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Yes, as Kristin said, pictures are MANDATORY!!!! Sorry I have no advice. I'm the proud mom of a spoiled rotten singleton. Although, I wish to change that sometime soon.
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03-18-2012, 11:24 AM | #10 |
Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas
Posts: 9,462
| SCHEDULES!! I have all my babies on a schedule...wake up in the morning, outside play time, indoor for nap time 12 - 3pm, back up for running around inside, then back outside for "structured" play time...kiddie pool time, slip and slide time, bubble time, fetching toys, tug of war games, then back inside for afternoon calm down before evening TV time, just laying around for family time...then to bed at 9pm. They all know the schedule, and they are looking for beds and crates when it is nap time and bed time! I have to have schedules, or I cant get ANYTHING done around the house and yard! |
03-18-2012, 03:24 PM | #11 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
Posts: 21,173
| lol Your husband wanted the second one. That's really nice! I just have one, so I can't offer you any advice. How very nice of you both to take that little yorkie in and keep him. That's wonderful! You will develop a routine over time and caring for them won't be a problem at all. There are many people with multiples and I think they have lots of fun with each other.
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03-18-2012, 03:53 PM | #12 |
Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida
Posts: 3,863
| I have 4 Yorkies and really found 2 were no problem. Giving them attention, walking them, grooming etc. turns into a full time job with four. Vet bills of course are more too. I think you have to do what is best for the Yorkies you already have and your family. Usually there is an adjustment period, then things settle down. Best wishes & good luck.
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03-18-2012, 04:01 PM | #13 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
Posts: 174
| Good luck!! How brave you are, but sounds like you got lucky and have an adorable triplet of Yorkies, lol. Everyone is giving great advice, we just have one, but I wanted to express my admiration for taking on little Rocky when you already had two at home! |
03-18-2012, 04:14 PM | #14 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Ohio
Posts: 76
| I've always had 3 Yorkies and Maltese. Right now I have 2 Yorkies and 1 Maltese! Two is good , but three is even better! You do need to get in a good routine and everything will work out. I have Pet Plan Pet insurance,for any emergencies and my piece of mind! |
03-18-2012, 04:18 PM | #15 |
Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA
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| Congrats on you addition! Three sounds like your lucky number Bless you for saving this little guy!
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