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Originally Posted by Verna  Good post. I'm curious too b/c I want a 2nd and am wondering if it really will be that much more work... |
Our Yorkies are only 8 months apart in age. For quite a while after we got our second pup, my wife said all of the people who said two were as easy as one were liars - but now neither of us would have it any other way. Either would be bored silly without the other. They are sisters and the best of friends. As puppies, it is a bit more difficult dealing with two, but as adults they're great.
The difficulties are limited. When we're going somewhere and taking them with us, we have to get both of them freshly brushed - and whoever isn't being brushed is pushing in, not wanting to be left out. They just know they're going to go out and they get very excited about it. Walking two dogs on two leashes is a constant hassle - I highly recommend a leash splitter (I don't know what name they're marketed under). It clips to the end of the leash and divides into two separate lead. I got one a few months ago, and it is impossible to express how much easier it is to walk the two of them. The only other difficulty is that all of your expenses are doubled - and that can be major. We broke down and put both of our dogs on Banfield wellness plans, and we now spend almost $70 per month for their health care - plus any medicines that might be needed. If you don't groom your Yorkies yourself, the cost for multiple Yorkies can really add up.
All in all, I don't think there are many problems (other than the financial ones) in having multiple Yorkies. Just like with children - the more there are, the more love there is.