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spinitch · 03-08-2009, 03:12 AM

Have 2 boys.

Scooby joined our family at 3months, 1 of 3 brothers in a litter. He was the runt, very small. After a month, we visited the pet shop where Choco the biggest brother remained. We let them play for a while but they were not interested in each other. The pet store owner indicated Choco's isolation caused his independence but assured us would not take long for him to integrate. First week Scooby was somewhat hosile towards Choco. Choco was bigger but tolerated Scooby's taunting. Another week or so went by and they were now friends playing and sleeping together. Choco sometimes would abuse his size dif. 3.3Kg vs 1.9Kg but normally very gentile rolling on his back allowing Scooby to wrestle from top.

Choco dominates the food/snack scene but Scooby does not eat much anyway very picky dogfood and select dog-treats, other than that they get along quite well. When we go to dog run, Choco frollicks with the others full of confidence while Scooby is vey shy with other dogs preferring to hang with his mom or me.

While there seems to be a bit of closer bonding with Scooby and his mom, with Choco prefering my company, this likely due to personalities. Choco more aggressive so loves to play, run with me while Choco like his mom more gental and affectionate.

As far as discipline, Scooby better at hitting the pee pads, Choco likes to go outside(mark) & can do a few more tricks. Choco acts like the bigger brother cleans Scooby's face when he wakes. Like a cat Choco wets his paws and able to clean his own face quite well. There can be some jealousy when it comes to attention so try to be fair/balanced as much as possible.

Guessing will depend the critters involved whether there is good chemistry. Anyway, we are very happy we got two, think feeling is mutual with the Scoo/Cho(having a bro). Thought about keeping the whole family together but the 3rd bro has a good home and we correspond with the owner. Two is tough enough if only one of us around, if need to visit vet or go to park etc...

Best of luck with your choice. Know many people with more than one dog never heard of any issues. Though if discipline and training very important may be more noticeable. We love our dogs as they are and they are fairly good but do not expect much other than companionship and their natural cutifulness.

03-08-2009, 03:12 AM	#15
spinitch YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tokyo (Edogawa-ku) Posts: 9	2 bro's Have 2 boys. Scooby joined our family at 3months, 1 of 3 brothers in a litter. He was the runt, very small. After a month, we visited the pet shop where Choco the biggest brother remained. We let them play for a while but they were not interested in each other. The pet store owner indicated Choco's isolation caused his independence but assured us would not take long for him to integrate. First week Scooby was somewhat hosile towards Choco. Choco was bigger but tolerated Scooby's taunting. Another week or so went by and they were now friends playing and sleeping together. Choco sometimes would abuse his size dif. 3.3Kg vs 1.9Kg but normally very gentile rolling on his back allowing Scooby to wrestle from top. Choco dominates the food/snack scene but Scooby does not eat much anyway very picky dogfood and select dog-treats, other than that they get along quite well. When we go to dog run, Choco frollicks with the others full of confidence while Scooby is vey shy with other dogs preferring to hang with his mom or me. While there seems to be a bit of closer bonding with Scooby and his mom, with Choco prefering my company, this likely due to personalities. Choco more aggressive so loves to play, run with me while Choco like his mom more gental and affectionate. As far as discipline, Scooby better at hitting the pee pads, Choco likes to go outside(mark) & can do a few more tricks. Choco acts like the bigger brother cleans Scooby's face when he wakes. Like a cat Choco wets his paws and able to clean his own face quite well. There can be some jealousy when it comes to attention so try to be fair/balanced as much as possible. Guessing will depend the critters involved whether there is good chemistry. Anyway, we are very happy we got two, think feeling is mutual with the Scoo/Cho(having a bro). Thought about keeping the whole family together but the 3rd bro has a good home and we correspond with the owner. Two is tough enough if only one of us around, if need to visit vet or go to park etc... Best of luck with your choice. Know many people with more than one dog never heard of any issues. Though if discipline and training very important may be more noticeable. We love our dogs as they are and they are fairly good but do not expect much other than companionship and their natural cutifulness.