rule of thumb? a member told me that it's rule of thumb never to sell 2 female litter mates to the same person.... is this really something that should not be done? Have any of you sold 2 sisters to someone before? I just want to know peoples' experiences, insights and what not.... I mean couldn't someone just love yorkies and want two girls? Or is my faith in people just too good. (i sold two sisters to one lady) she seems like a loving mother with two kids, but i'm still a little worried now after hearing this rule of thumb today for the very first time. should i give her AKC limited registration? i definitely need some clarity. |
I posted this on your other thread....so now I will post here. I have been told before that the problem with this is not that they don't get along but that they get along too well. They are a little more difficult to train due to the fact that they are wondering or more interested in what the other was doing. Another factor could be that they tend to have the "pack" mentality and would gang up on other dogs. The only time I have ever "witness" a problem was with two Akitas a neighbor owned. They fought like crazy and eventually one had to be rehomed. If you have no problem then I would not worry about this. |
I have done this many times...I have also kept many sisters... One negative I have found is...when placing puppies of any gender together, they can bond more to each other then to the owner...but it can be avoided bu not allowing them 24/7...treat them like human twins...time for each alone. |
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It is not a rule of thumb. However, since one of the pups has a broken leg I would investigate a bit further. Don't understand the girls have left your home. Didn't you provide a contract when this purchased the pups? What was the agreement, were they sold as breeders? |
It may be that breeders/members "rule of thumb" but it's not a rule of thumb for all breeders. As a breeder you have to be sure the new family that wants to adopt siblings has the time and resources to take care of both dogs. Puppies can be a lot of work and it's doubled (or tripled) when adopting siblings. It's harder to watch the puppies to make sure they are both eating, both staying out of trouble, and watch for potty training mistakes. It seems like puppies can potty at the drop of a hat and if you miss them making a mistake it can reinforce that it's ok to potty in the house. Others have talked about bonding being more difficult and that can be true but can be worked on by giving both puppies individual time and attention. Socialization work is also doubled because you have to take the puppies out and about on their own too so they don't always rely on their sibling for comfort and security. Some families may do ok with all this extra work but it takes a lot of work to do it correctly and to the benefit of the puppies. Some breeders may prefer to not let puppies go to the same family at the same time because they want the best for their puppies. Other breeders feel comfortable allowing this because they have fully checked out the family and have spent enough time talking to the family that they understand the extra work involved and they are committed to doing the best for both puppies. Teresa |
I have also sold litter mates. There is nothing wrong with this. I have a mother daughter team at home (I know it isn't the same as two sisters) but they are the best of friends and even produce milk when the other one has puppies, so the puppies get twice the loving. |
I am not a breeder and rarely post in this seciton, but I am having this very problem with my two right now and they are not related at all. When Moka was 3, I added Mylee, both females. Mylee does pay more attention to Moka than she does me, and gets aggitated and nervous when Moka is not within eye sight. I have been having some minor behavorial problems with Mylee, and have just recently noticed this attachment to Moka thing as part of our problem. She is loving and bonded, but she has trust issues and I am suspecting it has a lot to do with Moka. (Oh that silly Moka comes off as so innocent and perfect, but I'm on to her! :)) So, I can see how this can be a "potential" issue either with littermates or same sex, (new to me too, but I can see it) and we are going to add some major alone time therapy to our regular regimen. :thumbup::thumbup: |
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I would also be extra careful in screening anyone who wanted to buy two puppies. Raising two puppies at the same time is a lot of work. They needs lots of separate training plus housebreaking two is very challenging. It's important that the new owners are prepared for the work involved. Here's a good article: 02 Two Puppies or One? - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company! |
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