I have two....The first two weeks were tough, but after Tino accepted Bunny, I have not regretted it for a millisecond! He is soooo much happier having a playmate! They are like glue with each other! AND both are totally bonded to me!
Tino was just under a year when I got Bunny. My reason for getting a second Yorkie was mainly for Tino. I would always feel totally guilty when I left him at home. Now that they have each other, life is sooo much easier.
I had the exact same worries as you about routine, etc... Tino was totally potty trained on the pads and luckily Bunny was potty trained within the first week also. I used a small ex pen set up and put her pad inside the ex pen right next to his so she would know where she was supposed to go.
Tino is not dominant at all and Bunny was so feisty since she was used to her littermates, that it took about a week- two weeks for them to totally bond and play together. I think the most important thing is that your first knows that your second is not a replacement for them. YOu have to make sure that you feed your first before your second, just stuff like that.
As far as taking two with me. I just put Tino on his leash and put Bunny in the carrier. Tino is 4lbs so he is fine on the leash. Its really not a problem taking both of them.
I think its a great idea having two. Tino is still mommy's baby and a little lap dog. Bunny is a total mommy's girl, but she is much more independent. I love it bc I feel like I have the best of both worlds. I would suggest getting the opposite sex on what you have. As far as the second being easier... that wasnt the case for me bc Tino was upset at first and made me feel really guilty for getting Bunny. SO I was worried about Bunny getting settled in and feeling loved in her new home, but at the same time I was sooo worried about my little baby Tino's feelings. But like I said it was only a week or so before everything fell into place! I hope this helps! Good luck !
p.s Look at my avatar and you can see how in love they are!
Last edited by LvMyYorki; 07-15-2005 at 04:07 PM.
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