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Yorkie24U · 11-02-2005, 05:04 AM

Like someone stated, they are all different. Our two girls, 2 yrs apart are not constantly at each other romping and playing. They never did as the youngest was so much smaller and the 2 yr old sister just always watched out for her. Ours turned out to be very loving to my husband and I and can't find any negatives to having two in our home. The baby will be 6 yrs old on Nov 4th and she still has the energy of a puppy where as the older one is not the energetic type, she's more layed back and watches but never really gets too involved with playing being almost 8 yrs old this Dec 29th. They share the same toys and toy box, even twin dishes and sleep near each other and us. They are just like people: they all have very different personalities. We don't have small children in our home but do have a 10 yr old grandaughter of which they have always gotten along with. Good luck in your choices!

NewYorkieMa&Pa · 11-02-2005, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkie24U

Good luck in your choices!

I just want to say thank you for saying that. It is all we can hope for no matter if it is 1 or 10 yorkies that come home with us!

FirstYorkie · 11-02-2005, 11:33 AM

*MY* problem with more than one is the noise level. Apparently, I am very sensitive to noise. All the vocalization as they play, etc drives me bonkers! I'm better off with one.

bearded1957 · 11-02-2005, 02:31 PM

one is never enough

. Question is when to stop.

Samiebaby · 11-10-2005, 06:13 PM

I have my Maggie as of right now. She is the first dog I've ever had on my own. I am absolutley in love and obsessed with her. She does everything with me and is VERY attached. My parents have 2 dogs and my aunt has 2. When I go there to stay occasionally there are times that all of those dogs are there (1 10lb yorkie, a rot. mix, german shep./collie/lab mix, and a beagle mix) and she abosolutely LOVES having them there to play with. I would really, really like to get her a playmate. I'm just nervous that she will be very jealous and put out. I know she'll love having someone to play with, but if another dog has that much of my attention she might get really sad. Also, I LOVE being able to take her everywhere with me. I know if I get another it won't be so easy. As of right now, I'm weighing my options. I'm just telling myself...whatever happens, happens. lol- who knows.

Good luck though. Regardless of what you decide you'll be so happy to have such (a) wonderful companion(s).

r1138 · 05-12-2006, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sam&deesmom

I had a wonderful yorkie for 10 years. She died this last June. I have never felt such grief in my life but I wouldn't trade our time for anything but I think I learned that just one yorkie makes for lonely time. My husband & I both work and so it was hard for her. So....a week ago, we went and bought 2 pups. they are so cute but they are crazy. The female Dee sleeps on top of Sam all the time. I just love them and if I don't kill them, we will have a great time.

sam&deesmom

Lost my l5yr old female several months ago, am now owner of 9wk.old males-aforeign country! Vet says no collars - hard to control 2 without leash-harnesses too big. one climbs anything. just lays down on piddles pads, the other is overactive, bites, attacks nonstop.tearing up anything they can reach, poop & pee in crates. Have them in seperate crates - didn't know yorkies can howl, scream & get hiccups. It's 8 days - and last year'sback surgery is getting in my way - any suggestions would help.

padrig & seamus' mum

SnowWa · 05-15-2006, 07:21 PM

It's like having one child or twins. And - there are certainly advantages and disadvantages to either.

Plus - puppies and people who have puppies are different - and some people may be much more successful with two puppies than other people might be.

It certainly may be a lot of work and having to become very adjusted to schedules, etc.

And - I think people's home environments are important too. Some of us live in homes with yards, etc., that are very pet friendly --- whereas others of us live in apartments with a lot less space, etc.

Whichever you end up doing - good luck. I think puppies are worth all the work they cause us. I'm sure you do too.

Carol Jean

Rem&Silkmom · 05-16-2006, 08:20 AM

We brought Chance home at 14 weeks old and we already had Remmy who was 3years old. However when we got Chance we found out that Remmy had bladder stones and had to have surgery. One with illness (bladder) and a pup. I was one worn out momma. This has only been since Feb. I just got back from a much needed week vacation in Mexico. How nice it was to take a nap in the middle of the afternoon with out feeling guilty because I should be playing ball in the backyard. Now that it has been about two months since Remmy's surgery and Chance is about 95% percent potty trained things are settling down. But I can only handle two for now unless hubby lets me quit my job

I'm not sure I could do two puppies at one time. I would have to give myself a break in between potty training. But having more than one is so much fun!

Magneticgal · 05-17-2006, 03:23 AM

Lexie is an only puppy and I am very happy with that decision. I think a lot of it depends not only on you and how YOU feel about it, but also how your other dog feels. I know Lexie can be quite jealous and I myself would feel almost guilty trying to split my attention between two. I personally like the fact that I can spoil and lavash ALL my attention on her.
I just wanted to offer another side to this equation. I don't think you can go wrong either way! Good luck with your decision.

11-02-2005, 02:31 PM	#49
bearded1957 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 36	2 or more one is never enough . Question is when to stop.

11-10-2005, 06:13 PM	#50
Samiebaby Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 453	I have my Maggie as of right now. She is the first dog I've ever had on my own. I am absolutley in love and obsessed with her. She does everything with me and is VERY attached. My parents have 2 dogs and my aunt has 2. When I go there to stay occasionally there are times that all of those dogs are there (1 10lb yorkie, a rot. mix, german shep./collie/lab mix, and a beagle mix) and she abosolutely LOVES having them there to play with. I would really, really like to get her a playmate. I'm just nervous that she will be very jealous and put out. I know she'll love having someone to play with, but if another dog has that much of my attention she might get really sad. Also, I LOVE being able to take her everywhere with me. I know if I get another it won't be so easy. As of right now, I'm weighing my options. I'm just telling myself...whatever happens, happens. lol- who knows. Good luck though. Regardless of what you decide you'll be so happy to have such (a) wonderful companion(s). __________________ Maggie and Max's mama

05-15-2006, 07:21 PM	#52
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	It's like having one child or twins. And - there are certainly advantages and disadvantages to either. Plus - puppies and people who have puppies are different - and some people may be much more successful with two puppies than other people might be. It certainly may be a lot of work and having to become very adjusted to schedules, etc. And - I think people's home environments are important too. Some of us live in homes with yards, etc., that are very pet friendly --- whereas others of us live in apartments with a lot less space, etc. Whichever you end up doing - good luck. I think puppies are worth all the work they cause us. I'm sure you do too. Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

05-17-2006, 03:23 AM	#54
Magneticgal Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canton,Ohio Posts: 514	Lexie is an only puppy and I am very happy with that decision. I think a lot of it depends not only on you and how YOU feel about it, but also how your other dog feels. I know Lexie can be quite jealous and I myself would feel almost guilty trying to split my attention between two. I personally like the fact that I can spoil and lavash ALL my attention on her. I just wanted to offer another side to this equation. I don't think you can go wrong either way! Good luck with your decision. __________________ Kris , RIP Lexie , Bella Zoey

11-02-2005, 05:04 AM	#46
Yorkie24U YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: USA Posts: 659	Like someone stated, they are all different. Our two girls, 2 yrs apart are not constantly at each other romping and playing. They never did as the youngest was so much smaller and the 2 yr old sister just always watched out for her. Ours turned out to be very loving to my husband and I and can't find any negatives to having two in our home. The baby will be 6 yrs old on Nov 4th and she still has the energy of a puppy where as the older one is not the energetic type, she's more layed back and watches but never really gets too involved with playing being almost 8 yrs old this Dec 29th. They share the same toys and toy box, even twin dishes and sleep near each other and us. They are just like people: they all have very different personalities. We don't have small children in our home but do have a 10 yr old grandaughter of which they have always gotten along with. Good luck in your choices!

11-02-2005, 11:33 AM	#48
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	MY problem with more than one is the noise level. Apparently, I am very sensitive to noise. All the vocalization as they play, etc drives me bonkers! I'm better off with one.

05-16-2006, 08:20 AM	#53
Rem&Silkmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 833	We brought Chance home at 14 weeks old and we already had Remmy who was 3years old. However when we got Chance we found out that Remmy had bladder stones and had to have surgery. One with illness (bladder) and a pup. I was one worn out momma. This has only been since Feb. I just got back from a much needed week vacation in Mexico. How nice it was to take a nap in the middle of the afternoon with out feeling guilty because I should be playing ball in the backyard. Now that it has been about two months since Remmy's surgery and Chance is about 95% percent potty trained things are settling down. But I can only handle two for now unless hubby lets me quit my job I'm not sure I could do two puppies at one time. I would have to give myself a break in between potty training. But having more than one is so much fun!