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Good Evening,
I just wanted to introduce myself....my name is Amy. I am picking up my little girl tomorrow, I have to drive out of state to get her. We are still considering names...so far we are tossing around Phoebe, Kahula (our lab is named Cognac), Willow and Allegra...any feedback? she is a five month old rescue. This is my first yorkie and first small dog ever. I have a yellow lab and I am curious to hear from other who have bigger dogs how that is working out and how introductions went. I am a little nervous about that. So far you all have been a great resource in answering my many questions! Thank you so much!

I was reading up on names and I thought I read that two syllable names work best for dogs. Although I do love Kahula:D, I like unique names.


No advice on the big dog introduction. I am worried about that myself, since I have always wanted a lab or retriever. I could just get 5 more yorkies and then it would almost be like getting one other big dog. ;)
BTW

:wavey:Welcome to YorkieTalk:wavey:

Welcome to YT .

Hi! :wavey: :welcome4: :yorkiesar

Please post pictures when you can. :)

Welcome to Yorkie Talk and the wonderful world of Yorkie onwership (I think mine owns me). As you mentioned Yorkie Talk is a wonderful resource for us new Yorkie owners.

I like the names Willow and Phoebe (I may use Phoebe for my next Yorkie). See they are addicting I am already talking about number 2!!!

Please post a picture when you get her.

Welcome to YT! :)

Awesome of you to save a rescue!

Welcome to YT and congrats on getting your new baby girl!!

......of course I am partial to the name "Willow" ;)

Congratulations. We had Wallace our 90 pound black lab for about a year and a half (rescued from the pound) before wee Ted came to live with us. At first I was nervous because of the size difference. Ted didn't seem to realize he was just a wee fragile man, but somehow Wallace Knew. Though they appear to be playing rough, it amazes me that Wallace senses Ted's fragility and seems to know just how far to go when they're playing. On the other hand, Ted has no respect for Wallace and will nip at his ears and annoy him endlessly and Wallace just takes it patiently. When he's had enough, he has a low growl he uses and Ted will either roll over on his back as to give in or slink away. They have become great pals. Every now and then Ted will have a reverse sneezing episode and Wallace immediately jumps to attention and checks him out to make sure he's okay. There are times when I make them stop roughhousing because I get nervous. When we leave the house, we separate them just in case they got bored started playing and Ted were to accidently get hurt because with the weight difference accidents could happen. You're in for some funny sessions. The only con I have noticed is that Wallace seems to get extra excited when we return home after being gone as if he feels he has to fight extra hard for that initial attention that he didn't before. Wallace was never allowed on the couch before but since Ted came along he is now included on the couch and the bed just like Ted is. It's so easy to spoil the little one so make a conscious effort to treat them equally on your part, and they'll work out the rest in "doggie language." Have fun.

Welcome to YT and congrats on your new baby..

Welcome !!! My 2 cents' worth
 

Congrats on your new pet !!! I would just make sure to watch them closely & NEVER leave them alone together. Most big dogs I've known have been laid back (As if, "Yep, I'm a big dog, I've got nothing to prove"), but it's the little ones that have the attitude/are fearless.

I used to have a greyhound, and she was as gentle & protective as could be with my wife's Yorkie, my mother's Chihuahua, other small dogs, cats, etc. Evidently, with the size difference it was apparent who was "alpha dog" (that & the big, lowdown I've-had-enough-of-your-nonsense-growl :D), as previously mentioned.

Good luck with your new pet !!!

welcome and congratulations! :D

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As for the naming part, you can Google "puppy names" or somesuch, and find lists and lists of boys and girls names, it's fun to look through them and see the different ones. Or, you could just wait for a while, see what type of personality you have on your hands & go from there !!!!! :rolleyes:

Like the names. We had two Terrier brothers we named them . Kahlua and Sambuka. We called then Louie and bookie.:animal36

Hi...Welcome to YT. I have a 7 month old Yorkie (Harley) that I got at 3 months of age and also have a 7 year old Boxer (Angel). I was very worried about the size difference and the fact that Angel had not been around many dogs. Luckily Angel is an outdoor dog and he is in an electric fence. At first I would not let Harley down until we were out of his reach. I slowly introduced them with me holding Harley in my arms. It took about 2 months before I could trust Angel enough to let Harley walk in his territory. They get along great now. Harley actually thinks he's the big dog. Hopefully you'll have the same luck.