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vanessa19 · 09-11-2008, 04:30 PM

I have had Jasmine for almost 3 years now and I was thinking of getting a little male yorkie for her companion and was wondering how it might work out. Jasmine is very very very alpha and dominant and I heard the males were also? What tips or suggestions do you guys have for me?? Thanks!

DiorDoll · 09-11-2008, 04:59 PM

I know Milo is super Alpha Dog, but I think it may just depend on the dog too. Milo is almost 2 and we are getting a little girl for his companion. They always say that Yorkies are better in pairs, so I think if you just look for a mate for your yorkie that is less aggresive and more on the submissive side, then he and she will be happy working and playing together. Afterall, I think dogs like a pecking order in their pack, and you of course are "Top Dog" lol

Since Milo is super macho and alpha dog we are looking for a girl who is smart and sweet that can play well with Milo but let him protect her too.

Bizzymammabee · 09-11-2008, 05:03 PM

I Just added a second baby to my household about a month now. I think if you really do then you need to take her to see the litter and let her pick her partner in crime. I would suggest a male if she is very dominant. I think adding another female might cause a lot of problems. Another good thing once you pick your new baby maybe go by a few times and let her have a getting to know you play date with that pup so they can get used to each other. Last but not least.....when you do finally bring home that baby lots of supervision.

jackson25 · 09-11-2008, 05:18 PM

I have four yorkies 2 boys 2 girls ages 5, 4, 2 1/2, and 1 and it seemed the first day or so after each one was brought home the others didn't like it, but a day or so they warmed up and they all get along fine..i did get mine boy girl boy girl...

Jackson

Gracie

Tucker

Rosey

vanessa19 · 09-11-2008, 06:25 PM

I want to get her a companion but I really like the idea of taking her to look at them also so she can pick one out. Now I have never had a male animal before is there really any difference with having a male versus a female? thank u guys for all of ur help and input!!!

jackson25 · 09-11-2008, 06:54 PM

I am sure everyone has there own opinion...but my males are more playful than my females..my females are laidback but can be playful at times...my boys are on the go 24-7...

Jackson

Gracie

Tucker

Rosey

melanie daley · 09-11-2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vanessa19

I have had Jasmine for almost 3 years now and I was thinking of getting a little male yorkie for her companion and was wondering how it might work out. Jasmine is very very very alpha and dominant and I heard the males were also? What tips or suggestions do you guys have for me?? Thanks!

We had Roxi for about 9 months when we got Rocco.. Roxi is VERY alpha dog, and I was worried about how she might be with a baby.... Roxi is WAY more hyper and outgoing, Rocco is totally laid back. Even though she is tuff and very dominating, it was the BEST thing we ever did!!! Roxi picked him when we went to see the litter... They are BFFs and we are thrilled that we got him!! I took a week off work to supervise them, and never left them alone together for that week... Then I put him in the Xpen and went out and left them alone at short stints... Then finally left them alone for 15 minutes and so on. It worked out great for us that way!!

Good luck in whatever you decide, and I say GO FOR IT!!!

Here is Roxi & Rocco, he is 7 months now and as you can tell, BFFs!!!!!

zoemomma · 09-12-2008, 06:02 AM

i am thinking of getting another as well. i work al week and so does my husband. after having the summer off and spending all my time with zoe, she is now acting out since i went back to work. i am also considering doggie camp...any feedback on that?

vanessa19 · 09-13-2008, 04:46 AM

melanie daley, your babies are darling!!! I think when I find a breeder I like i will take Jasmine to pick out her BFF lol, I can't wait but I know it will take a while...ugh, thanks guys for all of the great info!!

Ashley V · 09-13-2008, 05:45 AM

We had Chip for 7 months when we got Smokey and Chip is very territorial and dominant. Smokey is very sweet and playful, but will let you know when he's been pushed around enough. Smokey was 6 months old when we brought him home. We had BAD dog fights on our hands for about two weeks... and I mean BAD until one day Chip just realized that Smokey wasn't going anywhere and he needed to get over it. Now they love each other and I can't separate them or they go nuts!

Harley_chik · 09-13-2008, 04:34 PM

I think if you find a good breeder and let them know you want a more submissive dog, you will be fine. I would definately find a breeder that really seems to know their dogs, so they can guide you in the right direction. All dog are different; my male Rottweiler is very submissive. Rotties are generaly described as dominant and dog aggressive. My male Maltese bosses him around all the time and so does my mom's schnauzer. Good for you for taking your dog's personality into consideration. Good luck with your puppy search!

TERRYY · 09-13-2008, 06:07 PM

brooklyn was 10months old when we got bella. bella is 3months old now and we still have some fights. but we also have kissing and cuddling in the same bed. i guess they are just like us, we have our good days and our bad ones.i wouldnt change a think now because we love them both. terryy

09-11-2008, 04:30 PM	#1
vanessa19 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ft. Myers Florida Posts: 343	Bringing in a new baby? I have had Jasmine for almost 3 years now and I was thinking of getting a little male yorkie for her companion and was wondering how it might work out. Jasmine is very very very alpha and dominant and I heard the males were also? What tips or suggestions do you guys have for me?? Thanks! __________________ Vanessa, Princess Jasmine and Princess BellaR.I.P. Nutmeg and Tinkerbell, you will always be loved and never forgottenl

09-11-2008, 04:59 PM	#2
DiorDoll Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 65	I know Milo is super Alpha Dog, but I think it may just depend on the dog too. Milo is almost 2 and we are getting a little girl for his companion. They always say that Yorkies are better in pairs, so I think if you just look for a mate for your yorkie that is less aggresive and more on the submissive side, then he and she will be happy working and playing together. Afterall, I think dogs like a pecking order in their pack, and you of course are "Top Dog" lol Since Milo is super macho and alpha dog we are looking for a girl who is smart and sweet that can play well with Milo but let him protect her too. __________________ NEW David Yurman Perfume/Gucci by Gucci/Bond No 9/Lancome Secret De Vie Eye and Serum all 50-70% off Retail PM for details

09-11-2008, 05:03 PM	#3
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	I Just added a second baby to my household about a month now. I think if you really do then you need to take her to see the litter and let her pick her partner in crime. I would suggest a male if she is very dominant. I think adding another female might cause a lot of problems. Another good thing once you pick your new baby maybe go by a few times and let her have a getting to know you play date with that pup so they can get used to each other. Last but not least.....when you do finally bring home that baby lots of supervision. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

09-11-2008, 06:25 PM	#5
vanessa19 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ft. Myers Florida Posts: 343	I want to get her a companion but I really like the idea of taking her to look at them also so she can pick one out. Now I have never had a male animal before is there really any difference with having a male versus a female? thank u guys for all of ur help and input!!! __________________ Vanessa, Princess Jasmine and Princess BellaR.I.P. Nutmeg and Tinkerbell, you will always be loved and never forgottenl

09-12-2008, 06:02 AM	#8
zoemomma YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: nj Posts: 7	a bff for zoe i am thinking of getting another as well. i work al week and so does my husband. after having the summer off and spending all my time with zoe, she is now acting out since i went back to work. i am also considering doggie camp...any feedback on that?

09-11-2008, 05:18 PM	#4
jackson25 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Quincy, IL Posts: 3,668	I have four yorkies 2 boys 2 girls ages 5, 4, 2 1/2, and 1 and it seemed the first day or so after each one was brought home the others didn't like it, but a day or so they warmed up and they all get along fine..i did get mine boy girl boy girl... Jackson Gracie Tucker Rosey

09-11-2008, 06:54 PM	#6
jackson25 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Quincy, IL Posts: 3,668	I am sure everyone has there own opinion...but my males are more playful than my females..my females are laidback but can be playful at times...my boys are on the go 24-7... Jackson Gracie Tucker Rosey

09-13-2008, 04:46 AM	#9
vanessa19 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ft. Myers Florida Posts: 343	melanie daley, your babies are darling!!! I think when I find a breeder I like i will take Jasmine to pick out her BFF lol, I can't wait but I know it will take a while...ugh, thanks guys for all of the great info!! __________________ Vanessa, Princess Jasmine and Princess BellaR.I.P. Nutmeg and Tinkerbell, you will always be loved and never forgottenl

09-13-2008, 05:45 AM	#10
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	We had Chip for 7 months when we got Smokey and Chip is very territorial and dominant. Smokey is very sweet and playful, but will let you know when he's been pushed around enough. Smokey was 6 months old when we brought him home. We had BAD dog fights on our hands for about two weeks... and I mean BAD until one day Chip just realized that Smokey wasn't going anywhere and he needed to get over it. Now they love each other and I can't separate them or they go nuts! __________________ ~~ Chip ~~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long

09-13-2008, 04:34 PM	#11
Harley_chik No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 137	I think if you find a good breeder and let them know you want a more submissive dog, you will be fine. I would definately find a breeder that really seems to know their dogs, so they can guide you in the right direction. All dog are different; my male Rottweiler is very submissive. Rotties are generaly described as dominant and dog aggressive. My male Maltese bosses him around all the time and so does my mom's schnauzer. Good for you for taking your dog's personality into consideration. Good luck with your puppy search!

09-13-2008, 06:07 PM	#12
TERRYY Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2008 Location: canonsburg pa Posts: 55	sisters brooklyn was 10months old when we got bella. bella is 3months old now and we still have some fights. but we also have kissing and cuddling in the same bed. i guess they are just like us, we have our good days and our bad ones.i wouldnt change a think now because we love them both. terryy