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YorkieRini · 12-22-2005, 10:41 AM

Haha..Well..I have 12 that are mine (permanat residents). 6 Yorkies and 6 Biewers. My Yorkies are very laid back and well mannered, they only bark when the doorbell rings, not all eat poop, only 1 has accidents, they don't chew. My Biewers are the opposite, they run around at play for hours, the have more accidents off the pad, they CHEW, the bark..they eat Poop!!...So, how many do you want???

...j/k

My kitchen is where I keep those that have not earned their right to free roam (mostly my Biewers..lol). There are 5 that I feel 100% comfortable to run free all the time and 4 are males, none are neutered!..imagine that.

Because they are pee pad trained the mostly go in the house especially in the winter time. It's hectic in the morning when I have to clean up the pads which I lay through out the house. You really have to accept the vices they have and the more you have the more you have to accept their vices (poop eating, chewing, barking, accidents) otherwise you will go nuts..haha

The only way this works for me is because they are not home alone all day..I would come home to a disaster if they were. 4 hours is the longest they are left alone so the mess is minimal.

I think it truly depends on your and your husband's tolerant level and are you willing to work HARD to keep them socialized, brushed, and bathed? I don't watch sitcoms or the popular TV Shows. I am too busy at the times they are on. I do watch the latenight news, we we go to bed, that's when I have 'my time'.
It's NOT easy maintaining 12..then add occasional diarrieah (sp?) and a litter of pups or two to the mix...it aint easy but it's fun work if you truly love and enjoy it. Keep in mind I do not use crates..Xpens for puppies or bitches that come in heat but otherwise they all stay together..having crates for all of them would make it even harder.

Not trying to scare you but it is a lot of work. Think long and hard before you do this, most importantly make sure your hubby is supportive. If not he can put a lot of strain on your relationship if he's not keen on the idea.

Hope this helps!
Irene

PS. If you get more..you will start saying it's your dogs' home you just happen to live in it and that's the truth!

12-22-2005, 10:41 AM	#3
YorkieRini Livin' La Yorkie Local Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,607	Haha..Well..I have 12 that are mine (permanat residents). 6 Yorkies and 6 Biewers. My Yorkies are very laid back and well mannered, they only bark when the doorbell rings, not all eat poop, only 1 has accidents, they don't chew. My Biewers are the opposite, they run around at play for hours, the have more accidents off the pad, they CHEW, the bark..they eat Poop!!...So, how many do you want??? ...j/k My kitchen is where I keep those that have not earned their right to free roam (mostly my Biewers..lol). There are 5 that I feel 100% comfortable to run free all the time and 4 are males, none are neutered!..imagine that. Because they are pee pad trained the mostly go in the house especially in the winter time. It's hectic in the morning when I have to clean up the pads which I lay through out the house. You really have to accept the vices they have and the more you have the more you have to accept their vices (poop eating, chewing, barking, accidents) otherwise you will go nuts..haha The only way this works for me is because they are not home alone all day..I would come home to a disaster if they were. 4 hours is the longest they are left alone so the mess is minimal. I think it truly depends on your and your husband's tolerant level and are you willing to work HARD to keep them socialized, brushed, and bathed? I don't watch sitcoms or the popular TV Shows. I am too busy at the times they are on. I do watch the latenight news, we we go to bed, that's when I have 'my time'. It's NOT easy maintaining 12..then add occasional diarrieah (sp?) and a litter of pups or two to the mix...it aint easy but it's fun work if you truly love and enjoy it. Keep in mind I do not use crates..Xpens for puppies or bitches that come in heat but otherwise they all stay together..having crates for all of them would make it even harder. Not trying to scare you but it is a lot of work. Think long and hard before you do this, most importantly make sure your hubby is supportive. If not he can put a lot of strain on your relationship if he's not keen on the idea. Hope this helps! Irene PS. If you get more..you will start saying it's your dogs' home you just happen to live in it and that's the truth!