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Two years apart is a very good span and the newbe being a puppy is good also. I think that getting a Female Yorkie is much better from my experience. There's just something about that combination that we humans just can match when it comes to companionship that they experience with each other.

Besides the financial commitment, making sure that your resident knows that you're not replacing him in your heart is extremely important, and some Dogs are very sensitive to this. Here are some things that you can do, which will show your support toward, and better maintain the resident's seniority.

The resident should be encountered first when...
Greeting when you come home,
Be given treats and fed first,
Allowed a "nearer" lounge to you than the newbe,
Abbreviate any "lap time" with the newbe, and then only after the resident.

Don't worry about the newbe feeling slighted with the preferential treatment toward the resident. It is normal and accepted that a new animal in any Pack takes his place at the bottom of the Pecking Order.

This introductory treatment should be maintained for at least a month or more, or until it's obvious that the resident knows his place with you is secure. Many people have trouble doing this, but it is better for the mental health of both animals.