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Originally Posted by kjcmsw  I think it can go both ways. My first Yorkie...super spoiled and let's just say I now know why they call them bitches!!! lol Very loving to me, but so protective of me she snarls at people (strangers or those she doesn't see too often).
The others are very sweet and though they are spoiled...it's been like having the first child who was overindulged and then the other children come along and though they are lavished upon, they know they have to taken second place to the first "bossy" child because that bossy first child never shuts up or quits hogging the attention to give the others a chance...so they're less spoiled as a result and have better personalities.
However, I know people with equally pampered Yorkies ("only child") and they are as sweet as can be.
I think it's mostly their genetics. |
I should have read the OP more thoroughly...my response wasn't really the correct one. I agree with the others, do not get another dog while your children are so young. If you did get a pup and decided to "make up" for your unavailability to the others, those two will further retreat (IMO), so recommit to the ones you have and if you can't try to find them homes while they are still at the age they are.