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03-31-2008, 03:44 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NYC
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| Having more than one dog.... How it is having more than one dog? I am thinking about getting a beagel (good opportunity) but I am so nervous. At the sametime I hate the fact that Shadow stays home all day by himself and he really needs a friend to play with. So be honest with me...is having more than one dog a lot of work? |
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03-31-2008, 03:46 PM | #2 |
Living My Yorkie Dream Donating Member | Having more than one dog (especially since you're only talking about having two) is ALOT more fun than it is alot more work! As of TODAY we now have 4 yorkies! Whatever work it entails is a labor of love for us!
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03-31-2008, 03:48 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member | 7 dogs here and no more work than 4, well not much more One dog can get lonely..
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03-31-2008, 03:50 PM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NYC
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| I'll be honest. I am scared to share the love I feel for shadow with another dog! I love him so much that It makes me sad to think that he no longer be the ONLY one. I know..It sounds strange but that's how I feel. |
03-31-2008, 03:56 PM | #5 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston area
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| I have two. I love that they keep each other company when we are not home. The only bad thing is everything is double. The vet bills, meds, boarding, grooming. One other thing is if one has a bad habit the other usually will pick it up.
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03-31-2008, 04:05 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA
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| I have two also. I think they keep each other company. I don't ever regret adopting Lucky, our 2nd one. We have a fenced in part of our yard so that makes it much easier to let them out to do their business. Good Luck with your decision. Let us know what you decide. P.S. I think beagles are so....cute.
__________________ Rudy, Zoey & Buster's mom (Dawn) Rest In Peace my precious Gracie girl & Lucky buddie Dogster:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/382659 & http://www.dogster.com/dogs/497315 |
03-31-2008, 04:06 PM | #7 |
I Love My Munchkins! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: My Babies ♥'s!
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| I got my pekingese Snoot when I was 14 years old and now I'll be turning 27 in July. He was the only baby for so long and then I got Trixie. Not only did she bring such joy to me but she's been a blessing for Snoot. She truly brought back his youthful side. I then became yorkie obsessed and ended up getting Pia and Paisley. Sure having four babies is a little more work then one baby but its sooooooooooooooo worth it. I believe having a good schedule is the key. Trixie created more work because I wasn't used to having a baby potty inside and cleaning that up. When I added Pia and Paisley it really didn't make much of a difference because I was used to it already. The only thing I hate are bath days. I have four babies that hate bath time and its a headache, LOL. However, even if I had to bath them every single day, the good would still weigh out the bad. I say go for it. Heck I still would love to have another pekingese and another yorkie.
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03-31-2008, 04:07 PM | #8 | |
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I will definitely keep you guys posted. The only thing about beagels that scare me is that they shed! | |
03-31-2008, 04:14 PM | #9 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island
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| I have always had two dogs and I wouldnt have it any other way!!! I would love to even add a third!!!! Go for it - you will be glad you did
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03-31-2008, 04:15 PM | #10 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nebraska
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| When our daughters mixed breed pasted away, I felt so sorry for Sami. The times we couldn't take her with us made me feel so bad for her. Then one day my husband was talking to Sami and said you need a "partner in crime"LOL. Along came Odie and then Roo. It just made us feel better knowing they had each other when we were gone. It was the right decision for us and really three are not anymore work than one.(well bathing and grooming take longer) LOL. You'll know what is best for you. |
03-31-2008, 04:18 PM | #11 |
My little Shadow Donating YT Member | I don't think it's strange. I have Cole, (I call him my granpuppy) my daughter's dog alot & kept him all the time before I got Bella. My daughter was finishing grad school. I love to have them both, but when Cole is here, Bella pays most of her attention to him. I know that's sweet, but it's nice to have alone time with my Bella too. ps. but hey, I had an only child so kinda spoiled her!! Love all the pics of everyone with more than 1 sweet baby tho. I may change my mind, who knows????? I get the best of both worlds, cause my granpuppy Cole comes to visit his granmama!
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03-31-2008, 04:25 PM | #12 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa
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| I think it is like having two skin kids. Twice the effort, twice the love and kisses! My Gracie has so very much enjoyed having Holly to play and snuggle with! Dogs are pack animals, they were born to have doggy buddies.
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03-31-2008, 04:34 PM | #13 | |
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03-31-2008, 05:24 PM | #14 |
My little Shadow Donating YT Member | Awwww....maybe your instincts are just telling you it's not the right time. Later, it might change! Your avatar pic is adorable, by the way.......it almost looks as though he's sitting straight up w/his little legs in front!!
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03-31-2008, 05:33 PM | #15 | |
Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US
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I SO agree. A beagle wouldn't be as bad as my two (Yorkie & a Maltese) to groom though. | |
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