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07-25-2014, 07:15 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: West Jordan, UT
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| Does my Yorkie need a friend I am thinking about getting another Yorkie as a companion for my 4yo female. My Yorkie is a very needy, whiny girl and I am hoping that by getting her a friend this will help curb her loneliness. She doesn't play with other dogs, and doesn't care for children. She does however, play with a cat that we house sat for a few months when she was a pup. I am wondering if anyone can give me advice on bringing another pet into the home and thoughts on whether this will help my girl be less needy and whiny. Thanks |
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07-25-2014, 08:18 AM | #2 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Hi and welcome to YT !! It's so hard to say how she will react to any new pet, bc each pet is so individual. I now have 3 yorkies. We first had Wylie...when we brought home Marcel, Wylie became "needy" for a good couple months, so we just helped him and supported him through that time until it passed. When we got our girl, Pfeiffer, both of my other dogs were all "yeah, no biggie" and it was just like she'd been there all along. So, it really depends. I think it can be great to have more than 1 though bc I do think dogs get lonely and may do better w/ another kiddo. That said though, there are tons of people who have just 1 kiddo, and that kiddo is as happy as can be...so I don't think you can really go wrong either way.
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07-25-2014, 01:03 PM | #3 |
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| I at one time had 3 yorkies (all now past) they were all 3 years apart. Like Wylie's Mom said, he all depends on your dog. When I had just the one and bought home an unplanned baby my first one took to the sofa and stayed there, did not interact with baby JAWS. When the new puppy was able to jump on and off the sofa (6 weeks to 2 months of them living together, puppy about 4 to 5 months old) my older one had no choice but to accept her, they became great buds, 3 years down the road, another unplanned puppy comes home. Now I have 2 older ones seeking out higher grounds, yes, the sofa. Again, as soon as the new puppy was able to get on and off the sofa the 2 older ones had no choice. The 2 older ones were not spayed, the last one was. They all got along just fine. My girls were sweet natured babies and got along with all dogs, big and small. BTW all 3 weighed from 10 lbs to 13 lbs, they were not tiny. Does your lil girl need a playmate? will it stop her whiny? Will she be less needy? It's a gamble. I now have an adopted 3 y/o male, he is with me now 8 months, he would never accept another dog, he is very demanding of my attention, he would never share attention with another dog, and he is very happy to be the only one. Good luck with what ever discussion you make. 2 yorkies, double trouble, double fun lol.
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07-25-2014, 01:54 PM | #4 |
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| Ziva wasn't very happy when I bought Abby home when Ziva was two. Ziva is now 5 and Abby 3 and they do not play together My daughter has left her 8 yo rescued yorkie here for the summer and Abby is having a riot- they play kissy face all morning- Ziva just stands off to the side. Ziva would have been happy being an "only"... |
07-25-2014, 07:29 PM | #5 |
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| You should only get a new animal if you have the time, money, space and commitment. Never get a pet for your pet, that can't be your only reason. There is no guarantee another animal and your dog would get along. You have to think worst case and if you still want another pet, go for it. Maybe try taking her around other dogs more, she might find she likes playing after awhile.
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07-27-2014, 03:44 AM | #7 |
YT Addict | I say go for it if you are ready to handle two dogs. They will be company for each other. I would get a male so they are more compatible with each other. Males are actually more affectionate but know that you will lose some of her with the new pup. At first you may have to ignore her somewhat so she will begin to bond with the male, but after some time it will balance out. |
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