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Weneebug · 07-01-2009, 12:15 PM

My Harley is 9 months old and I am seriously thinking about getting another Yorkie. Harley is quite a handful but has just stole my heart. I wanted to check with those of you that have multiple Yorkies to see if you think it is much harder having more than one. I want to make the right decision for me and Harley. I know its a lifelong committment. Any suggestions or comments on having 1 or 2 Yorkies? The good? the bad? the ugly?

Soccer50 · 07-01-2009, 12:17 PM

I have 2 dogs ( not yorkies but still ) and Im so much happier with 2 dogs and so is my first pup. He always has someone to play with now ! And whenever im out of the house someone is always there with him! If you dont have an extremely busy life two dogs are fantastic!

ChantalB · 07-01-2009, 12:18 PM

The more, the better!

erickajm · 07-01-2009, 12:20 PM

You should have at least three dogs ~ minimum!

chachi · 07-01-2009, 12:21 PM

Its more expensive, thats the only bad I can think of. I really dont think its any harder having two than one except you cant put two in a carrier and take them places with you. On the positive side they would have companionship and you would have 2 furbabies to love

bonita14 · 07-01-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Weneebug

My Harley is 9 months old and I am seriously thinking about getting another Yorkie. Harley is quite a handful but has just stole my heart. I wanted to check with those of you that have multiple Yorkies to see if you think it is much harder having more than one. I want to make the right decision for me and Harley. I know its a lifelong committment. Any suggestions or comments on having 1 or 2 Yorkies? The good? the bad? the ugly?

Well, you know is a decision you gotta think about it twice.. because even thought at the end of the day the babies are there for you is a hand full because what can you do with only one now later on is more difficult if you go out in a trip you will be worried because is not only one no more is more.. i end up with four yorkies myself but you know i never regret of getting them yeah most of the times is hard to go out and leave them at home or take them all of them with you but like i said at the of the day they are there for me when i feel blue, happy ,sad and all the rollercoasters emotions that we as a human pass in life...

lil fu fu girl · 07-01-2009, 12:55 PM

Imo.... the more the merrier!!

The only real concern you have to mull over is can you afford to keep them all healthy; vets bills, food, vitamins, supplements etc.

Robin Lodal · 07-01-2009, 01:09 PM

Oh, honey.... you can NEVER have too many Yorkies (as long as you can financially provide for them)...

nanahas3 · 07-01-2009, 01:16 PM

We have two and I recommend at least that many. Yorkie's are social little ones and they need a playmate IMO. Laddy was such a handful until we got Lolita. Now he has someone to play with when ever he wants (He wears mom and dad out fast

) In general he just seems so much happier. I am not sure I could of done another puppy at the same time but Lolita is 5 and a rescue and has been a dream come true.

Ramseymom · 07-01-2009, 01:24 PM

I really want a 2nd one also.

BonBon · 07-01-2009, 01:26 PM

I really think having more than one is better for THEM. Someone mentioned cost, and that's the biggest factor for most. I love having all mine around!!

danjr68 · 07-01-2009, 03:42 PM

I would never have just one dog.We have 4 a shepard mix that is 14,a lab who is 12 and 2 yorkies one that justed turned one the other is 5 months. It does cost alot more but worth every penny.

bjh · 07-01-2009, 03:54 PM

You can never have just one.

Be careful though.....yorkie fever is very contagious.

Amanda7 · 07-01-2009, 04:20 PM

Having two has been a blessing for us and it's been great for the dogs. There's never a dull moment with these two little bundles of energy. I just would wait until your first one was potty trained before you took on another one. I think it's easier training one at a time and they need undivided attention. And of course the extra expense of vet bills is a big consideration. Other than that, having more than one is yorkie heaven!

dogluvr · 07-01-2009, 04:33 PM

If you have two, they will live longer and be healthier due to the exercise they get and having a companion. Yes, it is more expensive and the daily brushing becomes time consuming, but it is worth it.

07-01-2009, 12:15 PM	#1
Weneebug YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Forsyth, GA Posts: 296 Blog Entries: 1	1 or 2 Yorkies...How many Yorkies should I have My Harley is 9 months old and I am seriously thinking about getting another Yorkie. Harley is quite a handful but has just stole my heart. I wanted to check with those of you that have multiple Yorkies to see if you think it is much harder having more than one. I want to make the right decision for me and Harley. I know its a lifelong committment. Any suggestions or comments on having 1 or 2 Yorkies? The good? the bad? the ugly?

07-01-2009, 12:17 PM	#2
Soccer50 YT Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 270	I have 2 dogs ( not yorkies but still ) and Im so much happier with 2 dogs and so is my first pup. He always has someone to play with now ! And whenever im out of the house someone is always there with him! If you dont have an extremely busy life two dogs are fantastic! __________________ Riley Bella My Pride & Joy

07-01-2009, 12:20 PM	#4
erickajm Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 3,200	You should have at least three dogs ~ minimum! __________________ Zoe Peppee Brady EARL!

07-01-2009, 12:21 PM	#5
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Its more expensive, thats the only bad I can think of. I really dont think its any harder having two than one except you cant put two in a carrier and take them places with you. On the positive side they would have companionship and you would have 2 furbabies to love __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-01-2009, 01:09 PM	#8
Robin Lodal ♥ Love My Furbabies ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East of the Mississippi River! ;) Posts: 2,183	Oh, honey.... you can NEVER have too many Yorkies (as long as you can financially provide for them)... __________________ ~ Robin ,Max, Molly, Dozer& kitties, Toby & Lucy RIP - Ginger, Abby, Conway, &Simon

07-01-2009, 12:18 PM	#3
ChantalB Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,042	The more, the better!

07-01-2009, 12:55 PM	#7
lil fu fu girl No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,410	Imo.... the more the merrier!! The only real concern you have to mull over is can you afford to keep them all healthy; vets bills, food, vitamins, supplements etc.

07-01-2009, 01:16 PM	#9
nanahas3 ♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,290	We have two and I recommend at least that many. Yorkie's are social little ones and they need a playmate IMO. Laddy was such a handful until we got Lolita. Now he has someone to play with when ever he wants (He wears mom and dad out fast ) In general he just seems so much happier. I am not sure I could of done another puppy at the same time but Lolita is 5 and a rescue and has been a dream come true. __________________ *CharleneMama to Laddy and Kyra and Always in our hearts Lolita*

07-01-2009, 01:24 PM	#10
Ramseymom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 157	I really want a 2nd one also.

07-01-2009, 01:26 PM	#11
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	I really think having more than one is better for THEM. Someone mentioned cost, and that's the biggest factor for most. I love having all mine around!! __________________ 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

07-01-2009, 03:42 PM	#12
danjr68 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arcanum, Ohio Posts: 854	I would never have just one dog.We have 4 a shepard mix that is 14,a lab who is 12 and 2 yorkies one that justed turned one the other is 5 months. It does cost alot more but worth every penny.

07-01-2009, 03:54 PM	#13
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	You can never have just one. Be careful though.....yorkie fever is very contagious.

07-01-2009, 04:20 PM	#14
Amanda7 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 1,307	Having two has been a blessing for us and it's been great for the dogs. There's never a dull moment with these two little bundles of energy. I just would wait until your first one was potty trained before you took on another one. I think it's easier training one at a time and they need undivided attention. And of course the extra expense of vet bills is a big consideration. Other than that, having more than one is yorkie heaven! __________________ Snickers & Baxter Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.

07-01-2009, 04:33 PM	#15
dogluvr Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 119 Blog Entries: 1	If you have two, they will live longer and be healthier due to the exercise they get and having a companion. Yes, it is more expensive and the daily brushing becomes time consuming, but it is worth it. __________________ Marm to Furbabies Griffin and Madigan