Is 2 Better Than 1????

[YorkieRose]

It all comes down to how much time and money you have to give...2 work well as a rule..and 4 seems just right to me.....although I really enjoyed it when I had 6..and then 10 worked well also...there is a number that is too much, but I am not sure what it is...

[MrYorkiecrazy]

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DISCLAIMER: This is my idea/concept/opinion. It is NOT a put down, sarcasm, etc. directed towards/to ANYONE.
That said, I have noticed a great deal of YT member restraint due to the likelihood of receiving sarcasm for stating an unpopular idea/concept/opinion. More is the reason for posting this idea/concept/opinion. Sort of a devil's advocate kind of thing. So...........
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Another facet of the situation to consider -
It is my opinion, and generally speaking, a single Yorkie MAY bond more closely to their human owners. Without question, the capacity of a Yorkie's love shows no limits. However, having another pet to love, play, and nap with, said Yorkie may build a slightly tighter bond with his/her pet mates. This would especially be apparent in a household where the pet mates spend a great deal of time exclusively together for hours at a time due to their human housemates having to go to school or work.

[yorkie mom-3]

Originally Posted by hha

Yep, and 3 are better than 2..LOL

Just like chips you can't eat just one!!LOL

[Belindtch]

I have two at the present time. I had my Alyssa for 3 years before adding Emmy. It took Alyssa about 3 months before she would accept her as a sister. She was jealous and a little possessive of me. She did not want to share her mommy and daddy. I think 2 years difference would be the perfect difference in age. I think I waited too long. Finally my girls do get along but they still get in fights just like sisters. They love to cuddle together, play together and they have each other when we are forced to leave them alone. I am thinking of adding a third yorkie soon. I think 3 will be just as easy as 2.

[Tillys_mom]

I loved having more than one! It seems like we can never find any other furbabies that are compatible with my family, so it's no more than just Tilly for us.

[yorkiecrazy]

We have two. I like knowing they have each other when we're not home. I would have more if we didn't have to figure in the vet bills.

[Twupsmom]

I got Maxi and Mysian together 3 years ago in March. We rescued Muri last May (he's between 1 and 2). I would only recommend getting 2 dogs, never just one. They have constant compansionship and it's more yorkie to love.

Trinita
Twupsmom

[nikkinack]

This makes me want another one, but my bank account has to make it through the first one before I can think about #2

[joeysowner]

Our male, Joey was 10 months old when we got our female, Harley this past Dec. She was 10 weeks old. I'd talked to several owners with 2 Yorkies wondering if that was the route to go since Joey is sooo needy and cries when I'm away. They all had good things to say. The one thing they don't say is the adjustment period!!!!!!!! We've had Harley almost 2 months and I'm still not sure it was the right idea! Anyone have any comments as to how long before I'm enjoying the pair??

[Boosted Panda]

Me and my gf want another Yorkie, but my room mate isn't too fond of Chloe.

[Yorkiesgotaluvm]

I have 2, I love them both, but they do not play or sleep together, ect. They don't fight either. But my older Yorkie was 11 when we got the pup 2 years ago. They never warmed up to each other and they don't hang out together. My older one just doesn't like other dogs, she's a people person. But the younger one did pick up her barking at the doorbell non stop. And now and then the older one looses control of her bladder and pee's on floor, and before I can clean it up, the younger one has pee'd next to it.
It's funny how the barking thing works, The older dog will give one bark when someone walks by or rings the doorbell now, which in turn sets off the younger one. then the older one goes and lays down, while the younger one keeps on going, like the energizer bunny.
I do have two children, and they each have a dog in their room to sleep/cuddle with at night, that's a big plus for me.

1.I would make sure your present dog likes the new dog/pup before you get it.
2. get any undesirable habits gone, or it might multiply like in my case.

I'm not sure when my older one goes, If I'll get another one.
Although I've been checking out those Biewers lately!!!!!

[stedmansmommy]

I certainly think so! I thought having one was great (and it was!) but then I added our female almost a year ago now and it has been DOUBLE the fun! They get along GREAT and play so well together. Tatum (my female) get on Stedman's (my males) nerves alot, LOL...but I know he couldn't live without her When she was at the vet's getting spayed and was gone for several hours, Stedman was roaming the house looking EVERYWHERE for her. When he couldn't find her, he looked sooooo sad and depressed and finally went and laid down in her little pink bed and went to sleep The poor little guy missed his baby sissy so bad

They truly are great together, and I will for the rest of my life ALWAYS have two Yorkies. Probably always 1 boy and 1 girl It's just THE BEST!!!

[MommysBabyRoxy]

I have read how social most Yorkies are a lot. They do well in groups if they are socialized. If you have a Yorkie who loves to play, then the quality of your Yorkie's life will probably go up if they have a playmate and they will be a lot happier!!! That is why I am getting a playmate for Roxy. I have been looking into this for a while, because Roxy grew up with a bunch of Yorkie's she used to play with, and then when I take her to Petco or PetSmart and she sees other dogs... she gets so excited!!!! So, thats why I am going to find her a Yorkie buddy!

[karen171]

Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

I certainly think so! I thought having one was great (and it was!) but then I added our female almost a year ago now and it has been DOUBLE the fun! They get along GREAT and play so well together. Tatum (my female) get on Stedman's (my males) nerves alot, LOL...but I know he couldn't live without her When she was at the vet's getting spayed and was gone for several hours, Stedman was roaming the house looking EVERYWHERE for her. When he couldn't find her, he looked sooooo sad and depressed and finally went and laid down in her little pink bed and went to sleep The poor little guy missed his baby sissy so bad

They truly are great together, and I will for the rest of my life ALWAYS have two Yorkies. Probably always 1 boy and 1 girl It's just THE BEST!!!

Ah, that is so sweet...Stedman missing her so much he got in her little pink bed. I'll bet he was so happy to see her when she came home.

All these posts about how great it is to have two makes the waiting for Beau even harder.

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by karen171

Ah, that is so sweet...Stedman missing her so much he got in her little pink bed. I'll bet he was so happy to see her when she came home.

All these posts about how great it is to have two makes the waiting for Beau even harder.

It REALLY was But I have to admit, it broke my heart when he was looking everywhere for his baby sissy and couldn't find her...he just looked so incredibly sad I mean he literally went around to every single room in the house trying to find her, I will never ever forget that. He knew right away that something was going on, because I left the house with her in my arms, but didn't come home with her

Your right though...he was THRILLED when she came back home! He wanted to play, play, play but of course Tatum couldn't because she had just had surgery I think Tatum wondered what the heck was wrong with Stedman, LOL...usually she is the one that is after HIM to play, and he is trying to get away from her, lol. They are just so funny!

You will just LOVE having two - one is great, but two is even BETTER! It's double the fun, double the love, double the excitement, and double the kisses!