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_Chrissy_ · 10-30-2009, 09:52 PM

Is it better to have a girl and boy or 2 boys ? Does it matter?

I am thinking about getting Max (Maltese & Yorkie= Morkie ) a Yorkie playmate.

Thanks

bildio · 10-31-2009, 02:32 AM

In general, 2 boys are likely to get along best of the combos. Other combos are personality dependent.

luvfla · 10-31-2009, 04:07 AM

Get what you want...they'll (you'll) work it out.

_Chrissy_ · 10-31-2009, 07:30 AM

Thanks so much!

I guess if you have more than 2 it would no longer matter.
I just do not want Max or the pup to be bullied if I got the wrong combo.
Although i can not even imagine Max being the bully. He is so sweet and even gives his toys to the cat to try to get her to play with him-LOL

cynsir · 10-31-2009, 03:52 PM

I have three girls in the house, 13 yr English Cocker Spaniel, 3 yr old Yorkshire Terrier, and a 5 month Maltese. They all seem to get along. They each have there own "space" and seldom intrude upon each other. All three sleep on my queen size bed. The smaller dogs all cuddle up to the Cocker Spaniel. We don't have any 'cat' fights here.

mk97 · 10-31-2009, 04:41 PM

I have 4 girls--2 yorkies that get along great and are 3.6 and 3.8lbs--then I have 2 mixed breeds that are 30lbs and 60 something lbs, the 30lber is a terrier mix with attitude that needed adjusted when we got the yorkies, but now all get along great!!

Good luck--I think one of the best things I did was add another yorkie that was almost the same size as my first--they are best friends!!

_Chrissy_ · 10-31-2009, 05:16 PM

I just got a new fur baby today from YT member Breny!
We are so excited!
Max's new brother is "Drew".
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yorkies-sale-wanted/186519-adorable-little-akc-yorkie-girl-boys-sale-michigan.html

Mom of 3 · 10-31-2009, 05:19 PM

I have 3 girls and 2 boys. (girls are a Yorkie, Yorkie, and a dachshund) and the boys are Yorkie and a Yorkie/Poo) They range from 12lbs the dachshund to the little girl yorkie 4 1/2 lbs. All get along great, and sit by me on the couch, all 5 of them. LOL !!

katy-yorkie · 11-04-2009, 11:11 AM

I have one boy and one girl Yorkie. Buster will be 2 next month, Maggie was 1 in Sept. She is the dominant dog. She is always taking things away from Buster and stalking him. She weighs about one pound more than him. The vet said that when she fights with him or picks on him, I should tell her "good girl, good dog" and tell Buster "bad boy, bad dog". He said they would then learn their place. I can't do that. Buster is soooo sweet and loyal, I don't think I can say that. Anyway, it's been a trip with the two of them. We have had Maggie a year now and she has not given up tormenting Buster. When he gets his fill he will come sit in my lap. So I don't know, that's the take on male and female at my house!

_Chrissy_ · 11-04-2009, 11:16 AM

I got Max a baby brother so hopefully they will love and get along with each other

Britster · 11-04-2009, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katy-yorkie

I have one boy and one girl Yorkie. Buster will be 2 next month, Maggie was 1 in Sept. She is the dominant dog. She is always taking things away from Buster and stalking him. She weighs about one pound more than him. The vet said that when she fights with him or picks on him, I should tell her "good girl, good dog" and tell Buster "bad boy, bad dog". He said they would then learn their place. I can't do that. Buster is soooo sweet and loyal, I don't think I can say that. Anyway, it's been a trip with the two of them. We have had Maggie a year now and she has not given up tormenting Buster. When he gets his fill he will come sit in my lap. So I don't know, that's the take on male and female at my house!

I would never reward dominant behavior like that!

I'm shocked a VET told you
to reward it, honestly. I've heard about letting them work it out themselves but not
just rewarding it.

I've also found that the females are usually the bossy ones! LOL! Over
at my dad's house, they have a boy and a girl. When I come over, 2 boys
and 1 girl. Lilly kicks both the boys butts! She's very much so dominant
and is the first one to start a fight regarding bones, toys, etc. However,
I think two boys and boy/girl typically work out better than girl/girl.

Britster · 11-04-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Chrissy_

I got Max a baby brother so hopefully they will love and get along with each other

I'm sure they will

I wanna see some pictures of the two of them! Drew is a cutie. Did you keep the name Drew?

Patti · 11-04-2009, 01:25 PM

Congratulations!!! Drew is adorable.

_Chrissy_ · 11-04-2009, 01:28 PM

Thanks!

katy-yorkie · 11-04-2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Britster

I would never reward dominant behavior like that!

I'm shocked a VET told you
to reward it, honestly. I've heard about letting them work it out themselves but not
just rewarding it.

I was shocked as well that the vet would say that. I pretty much let them work it out themselves. I can't reward her for sitting in front of the doggie door and not letting him in. But I did see him do it to her for the first time the other night. My spouse will tell her "bad girl" when he catches her biting Buster's back legs (he has LP), not sure why, but she really goes for his back legs.

10-30-2009, 09:52 PM	#1
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	2 fur babies in one home... Is it better to have a girl and boy or 2 boys ? Does it matter? I am thinking about getting Max (Maltese & Yorkie= Morkie ) a Yorkie playmate. Thanks __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie)

10-31-2009, 02:32 AM	#2
bildio Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 1,537	In general, 2 boys are likely to get along best of the combos. Other combos are personality dependent. __________________ *Niko (3 yrs) Gus (5 yrs)* *Squirt (17 yrs - RIP)*

10-31-2009, 07:30 AM	#4
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	Thanks so much! I guess if you have more than 2 it would no longer matter. I just do not want Max or the pup to be bullied if I got the wrong combo. Although i can not even imagine Max being the bully. He is so sweet and even gives his toys to the cat to try to get her to play with him-LOL __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie)

10-31-2009, 03:52 PM	#5
cynsir The 3 Musketeers Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cloquet, MN Posts: 738 Blog Entries: 1	I have three girls in the house, 13 yr English Cocker Spaniel, 3 yr old Yorkshire Terrier, and a 5 month Maltese. They all seem to get along. They each have there own "space" and seldom intrude upon each other. All three sleep on my queen size bed. The smaller dogs all cuddle up to the Cocker Spaniel. We don't have any 'cat' fights here. __________________ Cindy and Misty and Mazie and Cassie Max (3/31/08 - 6/1/09)

10-31-2009, 05:16 PM	#7
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	I just got a new fur baby today from YT member Breny! We are so excited! Max's new brother is "Drew". http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yorkies-sale-wanted/186519-adorable-little-akc-yorkie-girl-boys-sale-michigan.html Attached Thumbnails __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie)

10-31-2009, 04:07 AM	#3
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	Get what you want...they'll (you'll) work it out.

10-31-2009, 04:41 PM	#6
mk97 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Herndon, PA originally--Jacksonville, FL currently Posts: 169	I have 4 girls--2 yorkies that get along great and are 3.6 and 3.8lbs--then I have 2 mixed breeds that are 30lbs and 60 something lbs, the 30lber is a terrier mix with attitude that needed adjusted when we got the yorkies, but now all get along great!! Good luck--I think one of the best things I did was add another yorkie that was almost the same size as my first--they are best friends!!

10-31-2009, 05:19 PM	#8
Mom of 3 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,181	I have 3 girls and 2 boys. (girls are a Yorkie, Yorkie, and a dachshund) and the boys are Yorkie and a Yorkie/Poo) They range from 12lbs the dachshund to the little girl yorkie 4 1/2 lbs. All get along great, and sit by me on the couch, all 5 of them. LOL !! __________________ My 6 Loves Sassy, Gracie, Rosie, Rocky..... Raindrop, and Candy

11-04-2009, 11:11 AM	#9
katy-yorkie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Katy, Texas USA Posts: 1,458	I have one boy and one girl Yorkie. Buster will be 2 next month, Maggie was 1 in Sept. She is the dominant dog. She is always taking things away from Buster and stalking him. She weighs about one pound more than him. The vet said that when she fights with him or picks on him, I should tell her "good girl, good dog" and tell Buster "bad boy, bad dog". He said they would then learn their place. I can't do that. Buster is soooo sweet and loyal, I don't think I can say that. Anyway, it's been a trip with the two of them. We have had Maggie a year now and she has not given up tormenting Buster. When he gets his fill he will come sit in my lap. So I don't know, that's the take on male and female at my house! __________________ Jeanie, mom to Buster and Maggie

11-04-2009, 11:16 AM	#10
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	I got Max a baby brother so hopefully they will love and get along with each other __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie)

11-04-2009, 01:25 PM	#13
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Congratulations!!! Drew is adorable. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

11-04-2009, 01:28 PM	#14
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	Thanks! __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie)