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Handling more than one Yorkie!? Hey everyone!!! How are you all doing on this gorgeous Saturday? I know lots of you have more than one Yorkie, and I was wondering how you all handle it? I just got Buddy a week ago and I have the chance go get another Yorkie Monday. Buddy is 10 pounds and the new Yorkie is 5 lbs. Would this work out? How do you do it? Can they sleep in the same crate (I have a big one)? Will they fight with each other since they are both male or do they get along easily? Please please let me know asap! The more info the better. Thanks again! |
What are their ages? It may take time for them to adjust to each other, which means at least for a while they can't sleep in the same crate. |
Not all yorkies get along , but most of the time they do. Having two neutered males is a good combination and should work out just fine. The problem is with the girls most of the time...hormones.... It might take a bit of adjustment or maybe they will be friends right away. Best of luck with them. |
I have a 2 year old and I would be getting a 7 month old. Do you think I should go for it (from your personal experience)? Or should I just keep my Buddy? Thanks! Any other info will be helpful! :confused: |
I think the age difference is favorable. Are you up to taking care of a puppy? If Buddy is left alone for long periods during the day, the pup might be good company when he get's older. I think I'd just stick with Buddy otherwise, unless you have some really good reason to get a second dog. |
I have been through so much in my life and my husband is gone most of the day and he travels. I am sick and disabled, but not to the point where I cant take care of 2 dogs and a pup. I feel like they fill the void I have never had. I never had a childhood, because I was always ill and now that I got Buddy I feel better. So I feel like one more would make me feel great. I dont want Buddy to feel slighted or anything like that. But Since I was sick since I was 10 (and I am 25 now), I missed out on so much from always being hospitalized. Now that I am better, I feel its my time to make up for what I missed. (Im tearing up now, sorry). But it is hard. Anyways, do you think Bud would feel slighted or feel like the pup was taking over? Thanks again! |
I would go for it if you don't mind a small adjustment period. I had an 8 year old pom when I brought Cali home at 9 weeks and that went fine. Cali was very laid back and Maya just ignored her. Then when Cali was 1 1/2 we brought home Pixie who was 13 months old and use to being mainly with other dogs so she was fine and really took to Maya my pom. Then when Pixie was 2 and Cali 2 1/2 we got Dixie (RIP) and then Roxie. With the additon of Roxie it got a little wild. They pick on Cali and play fight a lot but they snuggle up together and it is so worth it. I did keep the newest one in a crate when I couldn't watch them together but with all they soon got along and could be left together. It is fun watching them all interact. So I would go for it!! |
I gave each of my girls their own space until they demonstrated to me that they wanted to cohabitate. Don't force them on each other, give them time to become friends and give your first one extra attention. |
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My arthritic 12 year old had a very bad reaction when I brought home the pup. I couldn't believe how the older one ran, hid, cowered, and started drooling uncontrollably. However, in about 3 or 4 weeks he got over it. The pup is dominant, several month later, and sometimes bullies the older one or maybe it's just play. I think the older one is just too old and arthritic to deal with a pup literally in his face, that wants to play. Now they peacefully coexist, but don't play together. Again, it seems like the age difference, you are looking at, is in your favor. Plus I think the two males will be a good match. Wait and see what others have to say. I'm far from an expert. |
IMO you can never have to many Yorksters... :D It might be good if you let the two meet in a neutral place where Buddy has no 'house rights' and let them get to know each other. That way Buddy doesn't feel like the new puppy is an intruder and he has to defend his home turf. |
I would go for it. Yorkies love playmates. if they are both neutered there should not be any problems. I would not leave them alone unsupervised until you find out how they are going to behave. If you have established yourself as top dog, and neither of them is dog agressive. they shoujld be good friends. |
I'd say go for it!! I just got our 8th yorkie 3 weeks ago. We had two that passed away at the beginning of the year, Petree & LoveBug. Petree was my first yorkie. She was 14 years old. Anyway, Sprinkles is our new addition and everyone is getting along pretty good. I have one Levi, who is 10 years (he is not thrilled. He said we are not a yorkie refuge. Why do you keep bringing more home?) With your two being so close in age. I think it will work out well. Just make sure you show Buddy is still top dog! You have a lot of love to give and another baby would be happy to get it!! We are at 6 yorkies now. Our half dozen. Levi, Rocky, Petie, Bubbles, CoCo and now the new addition-Sprinkles. |
Thanks Thanks so much everyone! I love the advice I am getting. Keep the advice coming. The more the better. I am learning SO SO SO much from YT and love it. Any more thoughts on my situation and handling more than one Yorkie? Thanks y'all! :D |
Since I got Cash - about two years ago - I have wanted to get another yorkie. But I put off getting another one because I read somewhere that you should only get a second one if the first one would be a good example for the baby. And honestly, I think that it could be a bit difficult for you because you just got Buddy and now another baby... But that is just my opinion. Cash was very hyper when he was younger and I wouldn't have been able to handle him and another one, but I think it depends on the dog and on you. Good luck either way, Keri!! And good luck Buddy :) |
Thanks Thanks so much everyone! I love the advice I am getting. Keep the advice coming. The more the better. I am learning SO SO SO much from YT and love it. Any more thoughts on my situation and handling more than one Yorkie? Thanks y'all! :D |
Go for it! We had a 2 yr. old when her half-brother , 8 months old, became available. Our oldest, Hope, completely ignored him for about 2 weeks, but now they are playmates! I did keep them seperate at first when we were not home, but now I completely trust them. Interestingly, Hope @ 4 lbs. is the alpha dog over Rio, who is 8 lbs. They are 2x the love, for us and for them. |
I have 4...3 boys and 1 girl....not a good situation is it since none are neutered and the girl isnt spayed...My oldest boy littlebit and the girl was breeded and thats how i got the other two boys haha...they all get along good most of the time but right now i think princess is getting ready to come into heat...2 of the boys had a little argument today but they are fine now...just have to let them know whos boss haha...i do have to figure a way to keep the boys away from her if she is getting ready...i sure dont want them to get with her especially her two sons...No Way! I usually breed her with littlebit, no relation there. I really dont want to breed her again because i get attached and dont want to let the puppies go, thats how i ended up with 4 :D |
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Well, I've always had more than one. Right now I have 3. Generally, they get along fine. On a rare occassion they get into a little squabble, usually over a toy. I think a lot of it has to do with personalities - just like people. If you feel that you can keep up with two, I'd say go for it. I agree with the others - definitely monitor them until you know that they can get along together before letting them alone. Don't be discouraged, there will definitely be a transition period for all of you. Good luck. |
When I added Pebbles to the family, I read some where that they should have their own things. So, I have separate food bowls, separate beds they use during the day and even separate potty pads down, just incase they have a problem going in the same spot. But Pebbles only came with 2 toys, a tennis ball & a childs stuffed toy, so, she is in heaven playing with all of Lucy's toys :) who hasn't seemed to mind to much about sharing them. Good luck which ever way you go. I do know my Lucy is so happy to have a playmate now, she turned 4 years old a month before we got Pebbles. That was a long time to be alone when her humans were gone. |
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Thanks and I think (well I am %99 sure) I am gonna go for it! The new Yorkie is way littler than mine now and is coming with its own crate, so I will keep the seperated forever (well when it comes to crates and kennels). I think they will be just fine! I am so excited. We will be moving out soon so since we will have our own house i want to fill it up, like kids. Lol! Right now we live in sort of an in-law apartment and convincing them of getting a second dog may not be easy, but I can prob pass it off as Buddy. HAHA! But honestly they wouldn't care. They think that a dog is good for me, since I have nee so sick, so the more the merrier! Right? ;) |
my yorkies are 16 lbs. and 5 lbs. Tootie was a year old when we brought Baby Hope home, he immediately loved her and they are the best of friends! Go for it, good luck! d |
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I think you are 100% sure so I am going to say CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND BUDDY for your new baby. Buddy is 2 yrs old and still young and energetic, I think he will love having a playment...and yes Yorkies are like having children... I have a 17 yr old and 20 yr old and having my Yorkie reminded me of having a young toddler in the house... that's the beauty of a Yorkie you have a baby that never grows up and go away to college!! You will be glad you got your 2nd baby, I can hardly wait for my second Yorkie I have already bought a variety of things for him! :) |
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