Question for those who have Two
 

Hi everyone I have a lil issue here... Tyson was six months on Tuesday the 12 July and I am looking to get another one I already made my deposit. Problem is that my family is telling me I shouldn't because he is too young and they feel i won't be able to give the the same attention and love I do now. Do ya'll really think its too soon ? should i wait until he is one year old? please help i asked the breeder to give me until friday. Thanks in advance.

T&T a.k.a. Tanya and Tyson!

Two are great together but how young is the new one? Only you know if you will have the time for a second one. I do like yorkies in pairs though.

I have a 6 month old and a 5 month old. I got them at 2 and 3 months old. They have kinda grown up together. I am able to give time to them both. You have a better age span I think. I would say go for it.

Having 2 is just a lot more to love. I had the same concern as you before I got my second and all I can say is - not only am I more happy - but my Codie is so much more happy to have a friend. I think it's a great idea.

Decisions Decisions what do i do? :confused:

I was so ready to get another one. I really want and am looking for my red yorkie. But have yet to find one around here. Maybe that's a good thing at this time. I have my neice here with me. Her mommy got herself into a bit of trouble with the law and we are looking 3 years,,, 1 and half is what she's more then likely have to do. My nice is only 2 and will be 3 in Oct. She came to us in March and we are really trying to get the potty thing down. Man I thought it was though housebreaking Gus,,,, this little girl is just not getting it. I am ready to pull my hair out. I'm trying not to stress and she's been through so much already. And if wasn't for her worthless father who has nver really been there is trying to be a daddy now and has been on me about it. I don't want any trouble with him trying to take her from me. I have custody and I really don't want to fight him in court went we both know he can't care for her. So we are pushing the potty thing big time now. So untill she's trained I don't want to have to worry about a new puppy and her being potty trained. But yes,,,,, when the time is right,,, I just might have to wait till her mother gets out and but that's ok. I can wait. I will be getting my red Yorkie!!!!!!

no expert here, but we have two
 

My wife knows a lot more about dogs in general, and she's had some observations about our two. We had Zeke for over a year before we got Chelsey, and although they get along fine, it's not too hard to tell Zeke mostly tolerates Chelsey. My wife believes, and probably rightly, that all the attention Zeke got in that year went to convince him he had a certain position in the "pacK"...(and always think "pack mentality" when dealing with dogs.) They are not thrilled to have another come in and draw off attention. They do not see things the way we do... "Look" we say, "aren't you overjoyed to have a little sister?" Not really. Status and rank in the pack are the rule, and most dogs do not take too well to sharing it. So, although we have no regrets, like I said, they get along fine, and we dearly love them both...but it really does seem the closer they grow up together, the better off both will be. I am sure there are many exceptions to this, but as you know already having one Yorkie, they are attention seekers. Some dogs are more independent, less likely to suffer being left alone...but Yorkies!...they would live in our laps if they could find a way to overcome gravity while we walked around. All this being said, I know even our Zeke does much better having his lil sibling (not true littermates) around, despite those times when he jumps off the bed and sulks underneath as she comes to lay up on the pillows that were once his sole domain.

My 2 are only 5 months difference in age and I got them both around 3-4 months old and I'm so glad that I did because they are the best of friends and neither is neglected believe me!

I totally agree with everyone - Two is double the fun...When we got Cheri ...My Chanel had her nose a little bent out of shape but once she realized Cheri is a moving talking sqeaky toy - she came around and now they're BEST friends and you don't see them ever apart...Go for it -

I agree - 2 is double the fun and love! BUT - wait till your first dog is fully trained in every way - my first was close to 1 year old when she was done. The reason for this is that the older dog will help you train the new dog.

Also if they are both pups they will fous more on each other than on you.

So that is 2 good reasons to wait!

We got Griffin when Bentley was 6 months old and it is the best decision we ever made! They are best buds and have helped each other's separation anxiety while we are gone.

Our 2 are 3 months apart and are best buddies,they went thru "who's the boss" yet neather has figured out who is boss on what day..potty training was easy because the first helped the second..ours are male and feamle maybe that helps..2 are twice the fun as one

Most people that have Yorkies have more than one. These 2 pups are so close in age they will have the same amount of energy and be able to grow up together. Make sure you do spend some alone time with your new puppy or he will turn into your other puppy's "Pet".

I have 2 and love it!

Missy was my 1st yorkie, I got her in Sept. of 04 I love her and spoiled her so much for the 1st few months she had all my attention. I wanted another but had the same concerns you have.

I brought Max home the end of Nov 04 and am so glad I did. He has made Missy so happy and filled our house with twice the yorkie love ;) now I cant imagine not having two.

They play all day and keep eachother busy having fun, then when they need to rest they come sit on my lap or I will hold them. It works out really good, I spoil and baby both of them but when I cant they have eachother to run around with. :thumbup:

I had the same doubts and questions a few months ago when I got Pixie. First off let me assure you, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE having two dogs. They keep each other company, they love to play together, nothing is better than having two snuggle bugs curled up on your lap and it's great because now my husband and I each have a dog to walk. I also don't worry about leaving them home alone because they keep each other company. I really don't notice that I give one more attention than the other.. we all play together and neither seems to get jealous. Though if one is on my lap, the other wants to be up there too. I treat them the same and they get equal attention. You'll find that you'll be able to give them both the same amounts of love. It's also better to get a new dog while your first dog is still young.. they are more likely to adapt to a new puppy than an older dog will. That said, let me give you a few warnings. It can be costly having two dogs.. mine have both been sick at the same time and that was a hefty bill.. as well as being super stressful. Also, and no one likes to think about this, but having two dogs that are very close in age will also become old at the same time.

But, I personally think that the pros outweigh the cons and highly recommend getting a 2nd dog. :D

IMO, I wouldn't worry about getting a second one. That will give your first baby someone to play with. Sure, it will take time for Tyson to get use to it, but I think that there shouldn't be any problems at all! Let us know what you decide!

I also have 2 and they really love each other Sebastain will be 3 on Aug 13 and Jasmine turned 2 on Dec. 2nd and they truley love each other they sit on my lap and kiss each other it's so cute and they play togather it's great I love it.

Well now i have 3 because i have a foster baby but he is 13 but they dont seem to mind each other at all they all have their own spot right by me lol i love it when i'm sitting on the couch and they all decided to give me kisses all at once lol

good luck to you

Tanya, go for it dear!!! Your sister with her "pee pot pampers wearing Cocker and her overweight Lab hump" lol!!!, will just have to get over it won't she?? You crack me up!! Your poor sister is just thinkin', "Man I shoulda gotta Yorkie!"

Great post :thumbup: My Baci is alomost 6 months on the 17th and I was wondering the same thing, I have been planning or (hinting rather to my husband) for a second pup as a birthday present I'm turning 22 August 30. So I will be checking back on this post often.

~Also~ For those of you who have 2 . If the first one was a quiet dog, did the second encourage the 1st to be yappy? This is one if my main concerns since Tiny Baci is so awesome and quiet and only barks when someone comes to the door.

Bengie and Garett
 

I have two male yorkies they are a month apart in age, got Gar when he was four months and a month later got Bengie when he was almost 6 months. The first yorkie time around, I had one yorkie. Two is much easier and lots more fun. I trained them at the same time, Bengie being older learned quicker. They play, eat, sleep, fight and love each other. I would never go back to just one, in fact, I hope to add to the yorkie group by the end of the year. This time a little girl.

When I got Maggie, her brother was also available. I tossed it back and forth for days. Maggie would love to have a smaller playmate. I think she is getting a crick in her neck always looking up at me. Some days I kick myself for not getting her brother, and then other days it's just me and her, all cuddled up. So, if I had to do it all over--I would for sure have gotten two. Two puppies will grow up together, where an adult accepting a new puppy--may cause some jealous fights.

My opinion is the sooner the better. I got Lacy when she was 7 wks old and didn't really think about getting another until she was about 9 months. I thought she'd be happy when I brought Cruz home, he's a yorkie/chi mix. She completely ignored me for almost a week. I brought him home when he was 6 weeks, now he's 7 months and they get along great. I couldn't have asked for better dogs. It took her about 2 weeks to get used to him being around, and probably about another week to start playing with him. Now they're inseparable. I honestly was going to give him back to the woman that I bought him from. I wouldn't have been able to get my money back, but I thought I'd rather have my Lacy back to normal. She was moping around and didn't want to play. She hardly ate anything, she was sad cuz she didn't want Cruz here. Now they eat, sleep, play and do everything together. They're happy little dogs, now I can't imagine my life without Cruz. It took a lot of getting used to for Lacy, but she's doing great now. She loves him a lot and I think she'd be sad if he wasn't around.

Monica,
Bless your heart for taking in your little niece! I can imagine you've got your hands full. She's a very lucky little girl to have a loving & kind aunt like you! I bet you're a good mommie; to both human & doggie!
Marty

I agree that is why I have 4...
 

They entertain and train each other. They might take a couple of days to establish a "pecking order" but once they figure that out they will be fine!!

I have 2 also. I agree that its more work but i think its better to get them earlier rather then later. Our first experience was with 2 Beagles. Maisey was 4 years old when we got Zeke he was a puppy. She basically just tolerated him. He seemed to be happy to have her around. However, she could take or leave him. I have Jack (10 weeks) and Mandy( almost 6 months) now and they are about 3 months apart and I got them about both in the same month about 1 1/2 week 2 week difference. I think it will be a different and postive experience with these 2. Because Jack was not established as being the only dog in the household for 4 years like my beagle and I think it has some to do with the breed of dog too.

Jack and Mandys mom

I believe you said you were getting the new pup when it was just 2 months old. Is it possible to have the breeder keep the pup with the litter until at least 10 weeks? It's really important developmently.

Their just like potato chips no one can have just one Yorkie. i have 3 in the house and they just love each other the older one acts like the mother.

I haven't had the time to read everyone else's opinions on this yet. but thought i would add my 2 cents.
we got Ahia when she was 8 weeks old and Buckeye when he was about 2 years old. we had Buckeye for about almost a year when we decided we needed another yorkie. Buckeye was extremely spoiled and he didn't like the fact another dog was entering this family setting. It didn't take him long before he accepted her in the area. but.......he still wants his time with me and gets it. she gets her seperate time also. they are both jealous of those times.
such as, when i have buckeye on my lap brushing, Ahia will jump up next to me and get as close as she can get standing over my arm (wanting brushed). so i brush both at the same time. LOL.
they are both my babies and I love them both. dont' know what i would do without either one of them.