I have always had single dogs until about 5 years ago. I retired early and decided to get another yorkie (Cali). I had a 7 year old pom at the time. The pom didn't interact much with Cali as she was older and very much a loner. So then I decided to get another Yorkie so I got Pixie and her and Cali got along but Pixie wasn't into playing with toys like Cali was. But Pixie loved Maya, my pom and her and Maya became real close. Then Pixie's breeder offered me Dixie who sadly passed at 7 months due to a congenital disease. So then I got Roxie from the breeder. Pixie and Roxie were instant friends, tusslers and snuggle buddies. Then I took in Nikki and her is definitely a people dog. He does not like other dogs and is attached to my hip. So they all have different personalities and react differently to new additions. I love having multiples because they have their own little family structure and heirarchy that is fun to watch. They are never lonely and they look so cute all snuggled up. Now this may be my experience only but I found that they tend to bond very strongly with each other. Mine all love me but usually snuggle with each other rather than me, except Nikki (a rescue). This has just been my experience and each dynamic is different. |