Getting a Second Yorkie, Suggestions?
 

We already have a 2 and a half year old female Yorkie. She had one litter of 2 pups. One didn't make it the other is with a new family. We now want to bring home a second Yorkie for the home. What would be the best way to do this without the first one reacting negatively? HELP!:confused:

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Hi, welcome to YT!

A second yorkie, oh how fun. Well first you need to find the right one for you. Next I would make a playdate, somewhere other than your home. Let them meet and play for a bit. When the new baby comes make sure there is enough toys for both. They should have their own dishes and beds. Most of all always greet your first yorkie first. She has to know she hasn't lost her place in the pack. The new puppy will be just fine, he/she will know he/she is new to the pack and has to find his/her place. I'm sure you will find one that will fit right in. That's the good thing about Yorkies, they are all so sweet.:D

Best of luck to you.

pastorjoe - Thanks for asking the question! And welcome!

mustangbee - Awesome information, thanks!

Just one more question from me... with a female already in the home, is it better to get a male or female pup?

I think it depends on the pup. When we had Roxanne the kids brought home Poncho, Roxanne wasn't too happy about that. (Roxanne was a Rottie who thought she was a yorkie) Anyway, when I brought home Princess, Roxanne took her under her wing and they were best friends. Poncho liked Princess and would play with her, but he wasn't too happy Mom's lap was taken up all the time. They are now best friends. A few years after Roxanne passed away, we brought home Mandy (another Rottie) Princess was super happy, but poor old Poncho was:eek::eek::eek::eek:Not another one. LOL

I really think it all depends on the pup, Princess will play with anyone who will play with her. Poncho will just put up with who ever comes home.

I would set up playdates to make sure they get along. But then again, I didn't set up anything when I brought home Princess, I just knew she was the one for me.
Sorry, I guess that didn't help very much. LOL

I don't think the sex matters all that much, I would just pick the one steals your heart.:2hearts2:

The Breeder only had a little boy and a little girl. The girl was spoken for. My wife just loved the little boy. I don't know if we will have time to set up a play date. (Great idea) because we are picking him up on Saturday!:eek:

I've heard that it is VERY beneficial to introduce the dogs some place other than the home. That way, your girl already knows the other pup, instead of having a "stranger" intrude on her territory.

We goofed!
 

I guess we goofed. Our little girl is not the same. She is very stand-offish. Won't sit with my wife and really backs off the pup when he "wants" to play.
What do we do now?
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I don't think you goofed. Be patient. It takes time, and the amount of time varies. Give your little girl lots of love and attention while the pup is sleeping. I'd estimate 2 to 4 weeks.

This past week I was pet sitting for my parents who have 2 little poodles and 1 malitpoo. I brought over my baby Yogi who is just a little pistol. The dogs did not take to him very well at first. They were standoff-ish and quite mad I brought ANOTHER dog into their house. The oldest poodle gets so aggitated at the thought another puppy is coming into "his" house. However, I will say that after a few days I noticed the growling and snarls turning into playful grunts and groans. My dog realized they don't like to be jumped on to play, they like to be stimulated by toys that the other has.

Another thing we've always done as I grew up and introduced another puppy to the family is, we always give food, treats, anything like that in the peking order. The oldest dog is fed first, then the second, then the third, and in my case, the baby was always fed last. This helps all the dogs know their place in the pack. The baby will soon retreat to understand that they are not the most important thing on earth and will also teach them patience. Which is seemingly difficult to find in a little teensy Yorkie. It also gives the older dog(s) confidence to know they haven't lost their order.

I also like the idea of greeting the oldest dog first, and giving the oldest dog preferential treatment so the hierarchy is not disolved. It helped us anyway. Good luck, hope I've helped!

I have two dogs and the second came home right before my first's 1 year birthday. It has been 9 months since #2 came home (Ella Bean - my lovely Yorkie mix!!). It took about 2 months before they started playing together, about 4 months before they started snuggling and cuddling each other and now, they are inseperable.

Walking them together for about 30 minutes a day really helped bond us as a pack and helped Louis accept Ella.

At first, my dog Louis, who was with me first became territorial and protective of me, his space and toys and now he shares everything. It took patience and giving the first dog lots of treats whenever the 2nd dog was around, so Louis associated Ella with treats and feeling happy!:p

Be patient! Good luck!

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Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, Ella Bean was TERRIFIED of Louis. Now they wrestle and he is 12 lbs and she is 2 - but she takes him down!! She grabs him by the ears and wrestles him to the floor!

He patiently wags his tail while she attacks him!

It just takes time.

Im glad you got a new baby and I have a few and i just bbrought another one home to my husbands surprise LOL he dont care... anyway it will take a little time but when you are sitting watching tv or what ever pick both of them up and play with them she will come around what did you name him???

Awww, don't feel bad just yet ;) Your girl will come around. I just brought home a new baby (well, 13mo baby) to my 15mo old baby. Ranger (1st yorkie) was sooooo mad at me for two days, wouldn't come near me, it really hurt my feelings. But I made sure to pet him, kiss him, hug him, feed him, first and he came around at about day 3. Since your 1st dog is a bit older, maybe it will take her a little while. I have had Ryder now for three weeks and they are buddies! Ryder is getting neutered today and Ranger kind of acts like he is looking for him.

There is hope! Be patient and make sure to make a huge deal out of your 1st girl. It's hard with a new one but you'll have plenty of time to bond with the 2nd one later, I think right now focus on your 1st girl!!

Congratulations, and we hope to see pics of the new addition.

It takes a little time for them to bond, especially because of the age difference. Be patient, and definitely do not leave them alone together until he's much bigger/older, even when you feel they are starting to get along.