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Is having 3 dogs really that much harder than having 2? Hi :) So I have 2 dogs and a cat, and I'm dying for a new puppy. I love animals, and just really want another. My friends and family tell me I shouldn't get another puppy right now, but I want one so bad! Is it really that much harder having a 3rd dog than it is just having 2? :( |
Well, we have 3 (7yr., 2 1/2yrs.,1 1/2yrs-all yorkies)...We do a head count everytime some goes in or out of the house... I actually wanted another one :eek: Couldn't stop reading petfinder ...Good thing we babysat for 2 yorkie brothers !!! Didn't know which way to turn !:eek: We are happy with our gang ! WATCH WHAT YOU WISH FOR !! :eek::animal-pa:animal-pa |
Well it depends, I like to take my girls everywhere with me as much as I can, with two, hubby had one and I had one, three is much harder but other than that is not much difference only vet bill, and spoil gifts;) |
If weather is a factor, e.g., housebreaking, I'd wait until Spring. |
Do you want another DOG, or just a Puppy???? Is it the baby stage you love and miss???? Just be aware (as you well know), that stage is brief, and ya can't keep getting puppies just to experience it. |
Yes, I think it's a lot harder. It's nearly impossible to walk three dogs. It's harder to travel with three dogs. It's also a lot harder to get hotel reservations and such with three dogs. Everything takes 3 times longer and are 3 times more expensive. I've already decided, 3 is definitely my limit! |
I have been told by a few good friends with more than three that it's easy because they learn from each other and fall into place.... but I am not sure. I have two now and it's a bit rough at times with everything (house breaking, walking, bathing and attention). I also have a cat, three skin children and fish. So that is a determining factor for me. |
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It can work out, but occasionally it won't. Three is sometimes called "a crowd" and it can be quite a problem for the other two dogs if the new dog decided she/he does not like the current pecking order. Aggression can rear it's ugly head, and you will end up having to constantly separate or cage the offending dog. Personalities are very difficult to assess in a puppy, and most breeders will add a clause in their contract stating that incompatibility with other family pets is not a reason for return. If you do decide to get a new addition, then look for a pup that is a little more laid back than it's litter-mates. |
Well I don't have problems walking three...but realize it means 3 dogs to load into crates in the morning, multiple trips to the car to carry said crates, 3 to feed, 3 to bathe, 3 to brush daily, 3 to groom...without discussing the expense of a third..in food, treats, clothes, or any other extras. |
I thought about getting a third but when I considered emergency care expenses(ya never know when your going to have one) plus extra vet expenses I decided to stay with two. Plus My Jewels is really a baby and she is a nervous dog and I dont know how she would do with another one in the house |
hmm...i have 6...so sometimes it can be difficult...but i do everything by 3...hehe...i give the 3 oldest a bath together...walk them together...feed them together...same goes for the 3 youngest...it is all dependant on what personal life is like... i don't have kids or other pets...so maybe that is why i can handle it...hehe...i am in the process of searching for another baby girl...hehe...but right now in my house i have my 6 and of course the 2-12 week old puppies so that makes 8 heheh |
I have 3 yorkies and a pom. It is a bit overwhelming considering up until 3 years ago I always had only one dog at a time. It helps that I no longer work and don't really mind not taking vacation. It is expensive for vet care too. But I love them all! |
Wow I am always amazed by how people have more than 2 dogs no matter what the breed is. I used to have 2 and when your family is in the same geographical place and your not travelling for weeks at a time its fine..but now I only have 1 because when I travel to meet my family back home for weeks at a time, dog sitting is very expensive not to mention I worry about him every single day. Just couldn't imagine having 3...3 times the expenses, vet care, homecooking...wow.. I guess I'll just stick to one for now and a playmate friend once in a while. |
It's such a temptation! I understand your wanting three. Especially Yorkies; they are just so precious and adorable. But...besides being precious and adorable, they are demanding, energetic, bossy with you and each other, expensive to maintain, time consuming, and your vet bills could be astronomical if anything goes wrong with them. My limit is two. I can manage two, but I admit, I have room in my heart for a ton of them! My little "Frenchie" Terriers! http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g5...006/bosses.jpg |
Ugh, I don't know what to doooooo! ;) I keep going back and forth. I fell in love w/ a puppy over the weekend, and I want to get her! She actually is very laid back, like one of you mentioned would be good, so maybe that's a sign it's meant to be? ;) I think it's smarter for me to just have 2, but I think having 3 would make me happier? |
3 is harder than 2 and 4 is harder than 3 and 5 is harder then 4 :D:D Seriously, you really want to think about it and weigh out all the factors involved. Can you afford the vet expenses, do you have the time for all three? For the training? What will you do if two get sick at the same time? Or one gets sic and you are training a puppy. Will they all fit in your lifestyle? What will you do if you go on vacations? Or have an emergency? Another consideration is the ages of the ones you have. What if two don't get along? Will you work with them? Think ahead to all the possibilities, it is really easy to just go with your heart when you fall in love with a puppy, but you have to be prepared to handle however many you have, to raise them and love and care for their lifetime :) |
The only problem i have with 3 is carrying them.with 2 you can put one on each side But one day i had to get all 3 inside There was a mean dog comming Guess what I had 2 in my arm's & threw the 3rd on top of them ! lol In the end you can have 10 & you will still find a way of making it work if you want them. |
I have three dogs and a cat. It is a lot of work, and a lot of money, but I don't think the third dog was a huge change. I had the hardest time adjusting to two dogs from one, but much less adjusting to the third. Only you can make this decision. Your living situation may be important to consider though. If you own and won't be moving then it's no big deal. But, if you rent, most places have a two dog limit. Also consider vet, grooming, and boarding costs. |
we have 3 girls and i must say..having 3 does not make any difference after having 2. lol..it's just more to love. :p |
3 Yorkie's now/used to have 5! At one time I had 5, 2 Parents and their 3 puppies I kept them for 20 wks. Now I have 3 the 2 Parents and their Daughter, they are a "Family" so their Relationship w/each other is different they never fight and they are NOT at all jealous of each other so I don't have any problems. They are very loving and affectionate. The only time it seems like alot of work is on "Bath Day" bathing, blow drying, brushing, nail clipping etc. When I do their Daily Grooming Routine in the mornings; brushing their Teeth and washing their eyes out. Luckily they are very Healthy and their Vet. bills have only been their "Annual Shots" and monthly "Hartgard" medication. I have been blessed that they are NOT Accident prone! It only gets expensive when you buy 3 Louis Vuitton Dog Leashes or 3 Coach Dog Sweaters or a Dog Toy that costs $10.00 is really $30.00 b/c I have to buy 3 instead of 1? I don't have any Kids or any other Pets so my 3 are everything to Me. I also think it's Healthier for them to interact w/each other it keeps them from being "Spoiled Rotten" I think it keeps them Balanced? They have to work for my Attention? |
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OMG...all these dogs are break-your-heart adorable! I look at the avatars and attachments, and they are all so darling. It makes you want to be surrounded by Yorkies up to your lips so you can just kiss and kiss! I have to be practical. I have two and I worry about every little thing; Scooter has funny warty things that the doctor said are nothing to worry about; I just noticed Jilly has some kind of squishy lip on her under-belly. She was recently spayed but I don\'t think it\'s because of that. Off to the vet with her this week. Scooter likes to get dressed up. She likes to have her picture taken, too. Jilly not so much. They have a ton of toys but Scooter doesn\'t play with them much. Jilly thinks they\'re all hers.:D |
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