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sleepy · 04-22-2009, 10:12 AM

Hello everyone,

We just got our new baby over the weekend and after reading a few books that sound more like military treatment than loving the dog i took away one thing. that they really like attention.

I know probably most of us have to work, me and my wife both do and he will be at home alone for at least 8 hours a day. I wanted to see what all of you thought about having a second yorkie to keep each other company? To me it only makes sense. I even called up the breeder and they still have his brother!

Any drawbacks of having a second yorkie? I would only think that it would make the 2 of them happy right?

Also please dont think we torture our little guy either! He has the whole house to himself and it only took us about 1 day to potty train him on the paper, I ended up returning the crate because i just couldn't lock him in there for up to 8 hours. Our mother in law is there with him most days too.

paulalowe6 · 04-22-2009, 10:15 AM

I think everyone needs at least 2 Yorkies

sleepy · 04-22-2009, 10:18 AM

Yea after just a few days with one ive drawn the same conclusion!

paulalowe6 · 04-22-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sleepy

Yea after just a few days with one ive drawn the same conclusion!

I started with one and now have 3! They are such a joy

bildio · 04-22-2009, 10:25 AM

I think 2 are a good idea. However, I find that my two sleep while I'm away, & not in the same room. So, I'm not sure about the "for company" justification, but who needs a justification when it come to Yorkies.

melc · 04-22-2009, 10:25 AM

Getting another one would be fantastic for all of you! They would make great companions not only for you and your wife, but also for each other. Congratulations!

ferraritiffie · 04-22-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bildio

I think 2 are a good idea. However, I find that my two sleep while I'm away, & not in the same room. So, I'm not sure about the "for company" justification, but who needs a justification when it come to Yorkies.

LOL!! My husband needs justification! I'm still working on him...

jeanm1963 · 04-22-2009, 11:10 AM

If I were allowed more then 1 I would one hundred percent get another one, infact I may be looking to move just for that reason

Britster · 04-22-2009, 11:22 AM

I totally would!

cheryl19 · 04-22-2009, 11:27 AM

Go for it!!! I have 2 and they love each other.

Critter · 04-22-2009, 11:30 AM

We got another one for the same reason, while I love this little guy more than anything I realized that Harley (my newest addition) really would have been betters as an only child. They just have completely different personalities and Harley is all yorkie, I swear Samson is a different breed (I haven't figured out which one yet) in a yorkie's body. When I first got Harley I felt so bad for Sam because Harley just didn't know his boundaries (and really still doesn't). Like I said I love both my little guys but I wish I had done more research on the personality of the 2nd dog I brought into the house to make sure it was a good fit. Harley just started puppy classes last night and I am hoping he'll learn some manners

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Having said that when they do play well together it is the best thing ever.

tnurse · 04-22-2009, 11:35 AM

I would definitely get another. I have 3 yorkies and a maltese that live in the house and 5 labrador retrievers that are mostly outside. My little ones play together, sleep together and are never far from one another. Plus, that's just more puppy love for you!! The reason I have so many is totally for me. No matter what is going on in life, my furbabies always make me smile.

BonBon · 04-22-2009, 11:38 AM

I definitely recommend having at least two! Murphy & Chelsea are best buds - I don't know what they'd do without each other for entertainment.

Welcome to YT!!

citygirl · 04-22-2009, 11:51 AM

I have two yorkies and looking for a third..

Mysweetbabies · 04-22-2009, 01:46 PM

My husband and I work also. When we got Daisy we hated leaving her home alone so we got another yorkie and another. We have 3 now. They love each other and all have different personalities.

04-22-2009, 10:12 AM	#1
sleepy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: alexandria, va, usa Posts: 5	more than one yorkie Hello everyone, We just got our new baby over the weekend and after reading a few books that sound more like military treatment than loving the dog i took away one thing. that they really like attention. I know probably most of us have to work, me and my wife both do and he will be at home alone for at least 8 hours a day. I wanted to see what all of you thought about having a second yorkie to keep each other company? To me it only makes sense. I even called up the breeder and they still have his brother! Any drawbacks of having a second yorkie? I would only think that it would make the 2 of them happy right? Also please dont think we torture our little guy either! He has the whole house to himself and it only took us about 1 day to potty train him on the paper, I ended up returning the crate because i just couldn't lock him in there for up to 8 hours. Our mother in law is there with him most days too.

04-22-2009, 10:25 AM	#5
bildio Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 1,537	I think 2 are a good idea. However, I find that my two sleep while I'm away, & not in the same room. So, I'm not sure about the "for company" justification, but who needs a justification when it come to Yorkies. __________________ *Niko (3 yrs) Gus (5 yrs)* *Squirt (17 yrs - RIP)*

04-22-2009, 10:25 AM	#6
melc Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 59	Getting another one would be fantastic for all of you! They would make great companions not only for you and your wife, but also for each other. Congratulations! __________________ Melissa Mommy of Teddy, Ellabee, Annabelle, and Jolly Joy

04-22-2009, 11:22 AM	#9
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I totally would! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

04-22-2009, 11:27 AM	#10
cheryl19 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NY USA Posts: 1,749	Go for it!!! I have 2 and they love each other. __________________ Ivy, Max, Reggie & Cheryl

04-22-2009, 10:15 AM	#2
paulalowe6 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,444	I think everyone needs at least 2 Yorkies

04-22-2009, 10:18 AM	#3
sleepy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: alexandria, va, usa Posts: 5	Yea after just a few days with one ive drawn the same conclusion!

04-22-2009, 11:10 AM	#8
jeanm1963 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weymouth, Ma Posts: 2,584	If I were allowed more then 1 I would one hundred percent get another one, infact I may be looking to move just for that reason

04-22-2009, 11:30 AM	#11
Critter YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix Posts: 445	We got another one for the same reason, while I love this little guy more than anything I realized that Harley (my newest addition) really would have been betters as an only child. They just have completely different personalities and Harley is all yorkie, I swear Samson is a different breed (I haven't figured out which one yet) in a yorkie's body. When I first got Harley I felt so bad for Sam because Harley just didn't know his boundaries (and really still doesn't). Like I said I love both my little guys but I wish I had done more research on the personality of the 2nd dog I brought into the house to make sure it was a good fit. Harley just started puppy classes last night and I am hoping he'll learn some manners . Having said that when they do play well together it is the best thing ever. __________________ Cris --Mom to Samson and Harley and Josie the pitbull

04-22-2009, 11:35 AM	#12
tnurse Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 81	I would definitely get another. I have 3 yorkies and a maltese that live in the house and 5 labrador retrievers that are mostly outside. My little ones play together, sleep together and are never far from one another. Plus, that's just more puppy love for you!! The reason I have so many is totally for me. No matter what is going on in life, my furbabies always make me smile. __________________ Mommy to furbaby Ava and skinkids Justin, Sarah, Daniel, Emma

04-22-2009, 11:38 AM	#13
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	I definitely recommend having at least two! Murphy & Chelsea are best buds - I don't know what they'd do without each other for entertainment. Welcome to YT!! __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

04-22-2009, 11:51 AM	#14
citygirl YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: north syracuse ny usa Posts: 1,483	I have two yorkies and looking for a third.. __________________ Nancy Mom to Sam & Lola

04-22-2009, 01:46 PM	#15
Mysweetbabies YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,236	My husband and I work also. When we got Daisy we hated leaving her home alone so we got another yorkie and another. We have 3 now. They love each other and all have different personalities. __________________ DaisyRoscoBo