Thanks for all of the opinions and suggestions!!
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Originally Posted by chachi  I wouidnt get the yorkie without his blessing. That causes trust issues in a relationship and can cause resentment. A little bartering never hurt though. |
Good point. I plan on bartering away tonight!
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Originally Posted by gracielove I think it's better to get another dog when your first one is still fairly young. They adjust faster and they have each other for years to come.
Personally, no boyfriend would tell me i couldn't have a dog but that's just me. I lived with a husband that told me what I could and could not do for many years. Then he decided what he wanted and it wasn't his family.
If you can pay for the dog yourself and are determined to care for both of them yourself then it is your issue. If he is paying the majority of the bills then you have another issue. It is double the work to have two dogs but if you enjoy that sort of thing then it is worth it. If you are unsure of your future, like kids, where you will be living 5 years from now, etc I would wait until you are more settled. |
The age definitely is why I want to get one now. We live together and split everything 50/50. He helps out with Sophia a lot, so he'd really have to be in on it too, because i'd need some help with a new addition.
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Originally Posted by Baby Teddy Ok - if this helps. Everyone thought we were nuts getting a second. My job is crazy right now because my boss is on maternity leave. On top of that we are in the middle of planning a wedding. Things will always come up! So technically, I really don't think any time is a "good time"...there can always be an excuse. With that said, I pasted the pros and cons from that thread to show my fiance and I think it was one of the things that convinced him. I started talking to a breeder and getting all the info before approaching him. Once the breeder started sending pictures and I had all the facts it was much easier to convince my fiance. Trust me...the first few weeks might be tough and Sophia will probably be jealous. But with you wanting the opposite sex I think you will be totally fine. Just give her extra TLC. Also, right now is the ideal time to get a second...you want to get another when they are young ... the transition is SO MUCH EASIER. Teddy and Piper ALWAYS play together. And playing with 1 vs. 2 is fine. If we aren't able to play with them its ok because they have each other. Let me know if you have any questions. Teddy was 11 months old when we got Piper and it worked out great for us. I am happy to help! |
Thanks, I think I really have to stress the importance of her being young. And you're right, things will always come up! I already have my eye on one... I showed him the picture last night and he said "he is REALLY cute..but we can't". My problem is that I get my heart set and I don't take "no" for an answer very easily. I know it's only a matter of time until we get a 2nd one, I just really want it to be while she's young.