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sweetr72 · 01-24-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by krys323296

Hello all -

I have been seriously thinking about getting another yorkie. I wanted to know about anyone who decided to get another yorkie and how the change was for their household. Was the change for the better or did it cause any major problems? My main reasons for wanting another one is because my sebastian is at home all day by himself because of my job. It hurts to have to leave him but I have no other choice right now. Another reason for wanting another one is because sebastian absolutely loves to play and I thought it would make it more interesting if he had someone to play with. He just turned two and I thought it would be a good time to invest in another one. The only issues I currently have with him is the barking and occassional mishaps with peeing but we are making progress. So, do you think 2 is better than 1? would love to read any comments, stories, or suggestions. Thanks!!

3 is better than 1....

Dawn

Mayas Mommy · 01-25-2008, 01:16 AM

.... reading this makes me feel a lot better about my choice. WE WILL get Maya a Playbuddy. I would love to get a boy .... so we have both but my Husband thinks we should get a girl to make it easier on Maya. And he said they can share the Bows (all pink and purple) ...

So what would be better .... boy or girl ....

sexiixtc · 01-25-2008, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mayas Mommy

.... reading this makes me feel a lot better about my choice. WE WILL get Maya a Playbuddy. I would love to get a boy .... so we have both but my Husband thinks we should get a girl to make it easier on Maya. And he said they can share the Bows (all pink and purple) ...

So what would be better .... boy or girl ....

IMO a girl. unless you had previously had a boy.. I love the loyalty boys give BUT I don't like the manhood they share either

soccbydo · 01-25-2008, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Patti

I always had one dog, then 2 1/2 years ago I got a second and loved having 2. They have each other when I am not home. Then I got a 3rd a year ago and they are closer in age and they play/fight snuggle together. I then got a 4th puppy put tragically she had a congenital kidney disease and passed after having her 5 weeks, But for the first few weeks Pixie and Dixie had a blast playing and snuggling. I did not find having multiples a problem except for vet expenses. I say go for it.

Its addictive isnt it? You get one, then you try two, then you slowly sneak number three in. If Scooby had lived, we were planning to get a third dog in the late spring because the both played so beautifully. Now he is gone, i am down to Bandit and desperately looking for a buddy for him, but my mind is set of three. I suppose three may lead to four as two or three or four is all the same work to me.

soccbydo · 01-25-2008, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sexiixtc

IMO a girl. unless you had previously had a boy.. I love the loyalty boys give BUT I don't like the manhood they share either

What do you mean the manhood they share? The humping or something? Scooby was the humpee and Bandit was the humper, but as he was neutered scooby that is, bandit stopped humping, it was quite amazing and they both worked out their pecking order

I somehow like boys for some reason, guess I have always had them as a child also

. I am seeking an boy again as spaying a girl here costs from 500 to 700 Euros and I think that is murder, but that is not the reason for wanting a boy. I just get along well with the boys, I like to boss them around LOL

lreed · 01-25-2008, 02:36 AM

Can you eat just one potato chip? If so, you're in the minority. Yes, you need a companion for your puppy. They won't pay any less attention to you when you're at home because they have each other. It will just give them a playmate and companionship. As to the barking and peeing...it probably won't get any worse, but it won't get any better either. If it's a male that's peeing, get a bellyband; if it's a female make sure it knows where the pee pad is and uses it. But, Yorkies are barkers! They like to communicate.

sweetr72 · 01-25-2008, 04:08 AM

A little girl would be a nice change for you...sugar and spice and everything nice...

Dawn

xmasbaby75 · 01-25-2008, 05:50 AM

Oh yes .... and 5 are better than 4! They really do need a companion. I had Shadow alone for 6 years before the rest of them came along, and I always felt bad leaving him because he was by himself. Once I got Yorkie number 2, Gellica, they have been inseparable ... so inseparable that a few more came along! Good luck to you!

nvnvgirl · 01-25-2008, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

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!

Brooke~ you always know EXACTLY the right thing to say, LOL! You make me realize that it would be a really wonderful thing to get a little girl for Max to play with. I'm just waiting for the right $ time, LOL....hopefully, soon! I think Max would be happy to have a playmate; it's just convincing dh that Max won't feel "rejected" if we add to our family.

Mayas Mommy · 01-25-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sexiixtc

IMO a girl. unless you had previously had a boy.. I love the loyalty boys give BUT I don't like the manhood they share either

.... oh no I think we will go with a GIRL then ...

Cinq1964 · 01-25-2008, 09:28 AM

I would love 2. But my husband was not happy about 1. Now he loves him! Maybe??? Good Luck!

flutterby · 01-25-2008, 10:29 AM

Go for it!

I got two sisters at once so I've had two for awhile.. They had each other to play with and kept each other company. A lot of people said they'd grow up attached to each other and wouldn't bond to me, but thats not the case with my two. They both love me more than they love each other..lol

I just added my third girl Tuesday.. She's a biewer and is a great addition! The girls took to her right away! Bailey is my barker and since adding Bella this week, I guess she's happy because she can have a reason to bark now..

Her and Bella (my biewer) have the biggest mouths. Brooklynn, Bailey's sister, is soo quiet and shy! But they all compliment each other very well!! I love having three! It's no different than having one or two! A lot of people say vet bills can be the only downfall, but my vet only charges one office visit for everyone and they usually don't charge me the full price for medications or anything I need for them.

Yorkie Luv of 3 · 01-25-2008, 10:40 AM

well,, living with 3 Yorkie girls now,, I just wouldn't change it for a thing,,, thought there are days,, times,, when i think back to when it was just Cricket,, she was so tiny,, and I took her EVERYWHERE,, restaurants, shopping,, just Everywhere,, until some PSYCHO WalMart worker went NUTSO on me in the store,, only because 3 or 4 ladies in the store (ladies clothing) had noticed my "bag",,which was Crickets bag,, which i asked to take in with me to the dressing room to try on some jeans,,the young lady noticed the dog,, she was so thrilled,, had to show another lady co-worker,, then a couple of lady shoppers had to see too,,i did not take her out of her bag,, but let them see,, well, ,then arrived PSYCHO WalMart lady,, who chewed me out royally!!! DEMANDED I leave HER store Immediately!! oh it went on and on,, she followed out the door!!! you'd have thought i had a mangey pit bull or something!! but ,, i digress,, lol,, but up until THAT episode,,Cricket went EVERYWHERE I went,, couldnt bear to leave her,, paniced when i then HAD to leave her to grocery shop,, then hubby decided we needed to go ahead and get another girl who would be larger,, so we could later on raise some pups if we wanted,, so we added Daisy (MonsterDog),, then time she was nearing her second heat,, I had her fully checked out,, including skin scrapes to see about her rash on her back,, turned out she has Demodectic mange,,, so I had to have her spayed,, and our breeder "replaced" Daisy with our newest addition,, Trixie!
we keep our Daisy of course,, but we got Trixie at no cost to us,, for later breeding.and,, for me,, its just,,, the more the merrier,,they are all sooooooooo cute,, 3 way tug of war,,, or 2 wrestle while one looks on or naps,, leaving Cricket home now while i go work out or shop is not a worry,, she has plenty of company, I do however agree, Cricket is more attached to me,, us ,, people, than she is to the other 2 Yorkies,, more like, ,We are her Pack,, and Daisy and Trixie are her pets! lol,, its really funny and interesting how Different all their personalities are,, something new and entertaining Everyday here,,I'm still amazed Daily,, at the fact of Cricket staying so tiny and delicate,, all my life,, wanted a dog to STAY tiny,, puppy like,, and here i have it!! Love it,, 1, 2, and now 3!! Absolutely Love it,, only real thought is space,, and $$, plenty of love to go around!! Enjoy in your decision!!

txrosegirl · 01-25-2008, 10:59 AM

yes, the more the merrier!!

i cannot wait to find our house and then i hope to add more

Mom of 3 · 01-25-2008, 11:00 AM

Well, I have 3, and never even thought of having just one. I also have a dachshund. So I have 4 dogs, but 3 are Yorkies. They are a handful, but I wouldn't change it for the world. I love them all. I always have a couple of them sitting on my lap while watching tv. Right now I have all 4 of them under my desk. I put 4 little beds under there, and they lay there while I am on the computer. They are so much company. I would have to say, yes, get another dog if you can afford it. You will not regret it. It will give your little baby some company while you are away. Hope this helps.
Darlene

01-25-2008, 01:16 AM	#47
Mayas Mommy ..... and BLAIR'S too ...... Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 3,190	.... reading this makes me feel a lot better about my choice. WE WILL get Maya a Playbuddy. I would love to get a boy .... so we have both but my Husband thinks we should get a girl to make it easier on Maya. And he said they can share the Bows (all pink and purple) ... So what would be better .... boy or girl .... __________________ I LOVE MY LIFE AS A MOMMY AND A WIFE

01-25-2008, 05:50 AM	#53
xmasbaby75 YT Graphic Artist Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 9,607 Blog Entries: 2	Oh yes .... and 5 are better than 4! They really do need a companion. I had Shadow alone for 6 years before the rest of them came along, and I always felt bad leaving him because he was by himself. Once I got Yorkie number 2, Gellica, they have been inseparable ... so inseparable that a few more came along! Good luck to you! __________________ Shadow Dancer (RIP) , Gellica, Li'l Sapphire, Phantom, & Brandi Blu (RIP)

01-25-2008, 09:28 AM	#56
Cinq1964 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,255 Blog Entries: 2	I would love 2. But my husband was not happy about 1. Now he loves him! Maybe??? Good Luck! __________________ Doggie Blankets $10 with shipping! cinq1964.webs.com

01-25-2008, 10:29 AM	#57
flutterby YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 402	Go for it! I got two sisters at once so I've had two for awhile.. They had each other to play with and kept each other company. A lot of people said they'd grow up attached to each other and wouldn't bond to me, but thats not the case with my two. They both love me more than they love each other..lol I just added my third girl Tuesday.. She's a biewer and is a great addition! The girls took to her right away! Bailey is my barker and since adding Bella this week, I guess she's happy because she can have a reason to bark now.. Her and Bella (my biewer) have the biggest mouths. Brooklynn, Bailey's sister, is soo quiet and shy! But they all compliment each other very well!! I love having three! It's no different than having one or two! A lot of people say vet bills can be the only downfall, but my vet only charges one office visit for everyone and they usually don't charge me the full price for medications or anything I need for them. __________________ Kenya - Mommy to Brooklynn , Bailey , Bella (biewer), and Peyton

01-25-2008, 10:40 AM	#58
Yorkie Luv of 3 Ayla now makes it 4!!! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana(home) & Texas(work) Posts: 1,711	well,, living with 3 Yorkie girls now,, I just wouldn't change it for a thing,,, thought there are days,, times,, when i think back to when it was just Cricket,, she was so tiny,, and I took her EVERYWHERE,, restaurants, shopping,, just Everywhere,, until some PSYCHO WalMart worker went NUTSO on me in the store,, only because 3 or 4 ladies in the store (ladies clothing) had noticed my "bag",,which was Crickets bag,, which i asked to take in with me to the dressing room to try on some jeans,,the young lady noticed the dog,, she was so thrilled,, had to show another lady co-worker,, then a couple of lady shoppers had to see too,,i did not take her out of her bag,, but let them see,, well, ,then arrived PSYCHO WalMart lady,, who chewed me out royally!!! DEMANDED I leave HER store Immediately!! oh it went on and on,, she followed out the door!!! you'd have thought i had a mangey pit bull or something!! but ,, i digress,, lol,, but up until THAT episode,,Cricket went EVERYWHERE I went,, couldnt bear to leave her,, paniced when i then HAD to leave her to grocery shop,, then hubby decided we needed to go ahead and get another girl who would be larger,, so we could later on raise some pups if we wanted,, so we added Daisy (MonsterDog),, then time she was nearing her second heat,, I had her fully checked out,, including skin scrapes to see about her rash on her back,, turned out she has Demodectic mange,,, so I had to have her spayed,, and our breeder "replaced" Daisy with our newest addition,, Trixie! we keep our Daisy of course,, but we got Trixie at no cost to us,, for later breeding.and,, for me,, its just,,, the more the merrier,,they are all sooooooooo cute,, 3 way tug of war,,, or 2 wrestle while one looks on or naps,, leaving Cricket home now while i go work out or shop is not a worry,, she has plenty of company, I do however agree, Cricket is more attached to me,, us ,, people, than she is to the other 2 Yorkies,, more like, ,We are her Pack,, and Daisy and Trixie are her pets! lol,, its really funny and interesting how Different all their personalities are,, something new and entertaining Everyday here,,I'm still amazed Daily,, at the fact of Cricket staying so tiny and delicate,, all my life,, wanted a dog to STAY tiny,, puppy like,, and here i have it!! Love it,, 1, 2, and now 3!! Absolutely Love it,, only real thought is space,, and $$, plenty of love to go around!! Enjoy in your decision!! Attached Thumbnails

01-25-2008, 02:36 AM	#51
lreed YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 337	Can you eat just one potato chip? If so, you're in the minority. Yes, you need a companion for your puppy. They won't pay any less attention to you when you're at home because they have each other. It will just give them a playmate and companionship. As to the barking and peeing...it probably won't get any worse, but it won't get any better either. If it's a male that's peeing, get a bellyband; if it's a female make sure it knows where the pee pad is and uses it. But, Yorkies are barkers! They like to communicate.

01-25-2008, 04:08 AM	#52
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	A little girl would be a nice change for you...sugar and spice and everything nice... Dawn

01-25-2008, 10:59 AM	#59
txrosegirl owned by my monkeys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: far north dallas, texas Posts: 1,866	yes, the more the merrier!! i cannot wait to find our house and then i hope to add more __________________ lyn ~ miss buffey, sir bentley and baby bree ~ RIP sweet gino - mommy will always love you please click to give FREE food - the animal rescue site

01-25-2008, 11:00 AM	#60
Mom of 3 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,181	Well, I have 3, and never even thought of having just one. I also have a dachshund. So I have 4 dogs, but 3 are Yorkies. They are a handful, but I wouldn't change it for the world. I love them all. I always have a couple of them sitting on my lap while watching tv. Right now I have all 4 of them under my desk. I put 4 little beds under there, and they lay there while I am on the computer. They are so much company. I would have to say, yes, get another dog if you can afford it. You will not regret it. It will give your little baby some company while you are away. Hope this helps. Darlene