Are Yorkies Lonley If There's Only One?
 

I Was Wondering What You All Know About This? My Now Nine Month Old Yorkie Seems To Be A Little Lonely For Canine Companionship. Why You Ask? Because She Gets So Excited When Our Dwarf Cat (her Size 5#) Comes In The Room And She Tries Desperately To Play With Her. My Little Girl Is My Constant Companion And She Is Never Without Me. I Take Her Outside Several Times A Day And I Bought Some Toys And She Just Doesn't Get As Excited To Play With Me As She Does The Cat. What Do You Think? Should All Yorkies Have A Live In Friend Or Will This Ruin Our Special Relationship?

I feel that they are. I don't know for sure, but if i were to be gone a lot i would feel bad if i only had one to leave it by itself, i would feel it would get real lonely. If the person is always at home with it then i think it would be okay and not feel as lonely. I have 3 and they play a tons and seem really happy and close. When im not here i know they play and get into all sorts of things together, they seem much more content that way

I think canine companionship definitely provides something that we can't. Eddie's personality changed when we got Jack. And Jack's changed a lot when we got Rusty. It wasn't all good in the beginning, by my viewpoint, but in the long run it made them all better, more social dogs.

That said, I don't think there's anything wrong with a one-dog household if that works best for you. Dogs adapt to their environment, and they can be perfectly happy being the center of attention.

Very well said!

Crosley's personality did change when we got Wrigley ( she was 4 1/2 ), but she became more loving to us, so that was great!
We just brought home a 2 1/2 year old girl, so we are waiting to see how it will change Wrigley who is almost two!
They do have a relationship with each other we don't provide, but I agree it's what will work best for your family!

I also want to ask this question. My Jini is always lonely when I am not home. She won't play with other people other than me. She won't sleep without seeing me in her side. Thats what I love with my yorkie. I can feel she cares for me.

Well, there is no improving on Mike's answer. :D

I'm sure Ginger was perfectly content when it was just her. (Well, just her, Kirby and Fun Kitty:rolleyes:). There were some issues to work out when Bernie joined our family, and yes, Ginger has changed. She has become more independent and rarely bugs me to play anymore. (Why play with mom when she's got a nutty brother to play with?). I wouldn't change my decision for anything.

Good luck deciding what to do!

There are always pluses and minus' either way. If you're home most of the time, I think one is fine but if you're away at work during the day then it's great to have a companion for your yorkie.

I feel a lone yorkie is a lonely yorkie...In the beginning (like Mike said) it wasn't such a good thing but, as time went on Sadie learned to love and play with her new baby fursister.

I had always had a one dog home and they did fine, seemed more bonded to me. Now I have 4 and Ithink they love having canine company and they are never alone. They have a whole little hierarchy thing going on that is so fun to watch. It's like a real family. So I think they adapt to whatever situation you have.

Id say depends on personality too but With as much of a meanie Bella is...I truely think Diggy added to her a lot. She plays a lot more and they are ALWAYS near each other. Cant be one upstairs and one down they have to be in the same room at all times.

I think as much as a dog loves their people...there is something to be said for a companion to do....dog things. The people do not want to stick their nose in that nice hole, nor pounce on caterpillars...or sniff and roll on dead stuff in the yard. I adore watching them run and play together.

i seriously considered a second yorkie. my guy is very attached to me. based on observation when we visit other dogs that i feel he likes being the only dog. i make sure we go to the dog park and he hangs @ my moms with her dogs a couple days @ week when i work long hours. he really likes all the attention from me and kind of gets jealous when i play with other dogs.

plus..the financial side. double the cost for 2.

and 2 are less portable if your york travels or shops with you.

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I like the single dog, but have found that the more the merrier. We now have 3 of them and a large dog. They all play togeather and spend time finding toys and chasing each other around in circles. Its funny just to sit and watch. But they are still very personal and love to have time in our laps and sitting on our shoulders. Its amazing they all can get there at one time and share. Do what you feel you want to do.

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SO LETS TRY THIS AGAIN! THE COMPUTER LOST MY LAST POST? WELL WE SPENT THE DAY AT MY PARENTS HOUSE AND I'M STILL CONFUSED AS EVER. LET ME EXPLAIN. MY DAD HAS A 7 YEAR OLD POM NAMED, BUDDY. WHEN GIGI ARRIVED IT WAS TIME FOR BREAKFAST SO I BROUGHT ENOUGH FOR BOTH DOGS BECAUSE I DON'T LIKE THE IAMS MY MOM FEEDS BUDDY AND I DIDN'T WANT ANY ISSUES. AS WELL I BROUGHT WATER BECAUSE I USE A BREATHE FRESHNER IN GIGI'S. I GAVE BOTH DOGS THEIR OWN FOOD DISH AND ONE WATER BOWL. GIGI GOT SO EXCITED THEY WERE EATING OUT OF EACHOTHERS BOWLS JUST GOBBELING IT DOWN FASTER THAN I HAD EVER SEEN. AND OF COURSE... GIGI VOMMITED 5 TIMES IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING?:confused: SHE WAS SO EXCITED THAT SHE HARDLY INTERACTED WITH ME ATLL. SHE JUST WANTED TO PLAY WITH BUDDY. OBVIOUSLY I FED THEM SEPERATELY LATER ON WITHOUT EVENT. YET GIGI WOULD NOT POTTY AT MY PARENTS HOUSE NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I TRIED?:confused: AS SOON AS HER FEET HIT THE GROUND SHE RAN TO THE LAWN AND PEED. GIGI IS MY CONSTANT COMPANION AND SHE NEVER LEAVES MY SIDE. WHEN I TAKE A SHOWER OR GO TO THE STORE GIGI IS WITH ME. I COULDN'T HELP BUT WONDER IF SHE PREFERED THE DOG'S COMPANY TO MINE? I PLAY WITH HER, TAKE HER OUTSIDE TO POTTY AND PLAY SEVERAL TIMES A DAY AND GROOMER HER DAILY FOR THE LAST MONTH I HAVE HAD GIGI. SHE JUST TURNED NINE MONTHS BUT I FELT LIKE SHE PREFERED BUDDY TO MY ATTENTION? IS THIS USUAL? DOES IT WEAR OFF? PLEASE HELP! I WANT TO DO WHAT'S BEST FOR GIGI?

Hi, it does sound like Gigi has a need for a companion. I had Zander for a year, I wanted to make sure he was potty trained, obedient, so that if I got another yorkie, she would learn good things from him. He had always been quiet, layed back, very mellow. The day I brought Jazzie home, I walked straight to the backyard, less territorial. He was like, what is thattt? Jazzie was 4 months, she began to play and chase Zander. I had never seen him so ALIVE!! He chased and played with her for a long time. When I brought them in they were tired, layed down for a nap together. He still loves to follow me around the house, he loves to be held. Jazzie was more, I want to be with Zander, so I took her, held her while I groomed her, carried her around and eventually she also became mommies girl :D. Its fun to watch them play, chase each other & so on. The part that can get tough is having the double expense for vet bills, boarding, etc. I would not trade it :animal-pa :thumbup: Good luck.
Oooh, Zander was like Gigi, would not tinkle anywhere but home, I was told by a dog trainer, the moment he gets up instead of taking him to your backyard, take him for a walk, that way he will tinkle elsewhere and get past the I can only tinkle in my backyard. It worked. Give Gigi time, she is excited about things being NEW.

Having 4 dogs in the house right now, I would defintely say that dogs love each others company. When I take one of them out of the house by themselves, the others love all over that one when I get home. It is like they miss each other more than they miss me sometimes...it is so funny to watch b/c they will give each other kisses and run around and play like the are long lost friends. I would also have at least two b/c it helps to keep them company while I am at work or away. Each time I bring a new one in it is a different experience, some come in and settle in immediately and others struggle to find their place in the pack. But either way, over time they all grow to love and comfort each other!!