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MI Yorkielover · 08-12-2009, 12:17 PM

IMO I would go with the puppy. We got Sophie at 8 weeks old and then eight months later adopted Hazel who was seven months old. I have to admit Hazel has been a real challenge. Sophie is very smart and was fairly easy to train to potty in the right places, leash train, minimal barking, no digging in the yard, etc. Sophie is a very happy little dog. Hazel has issues that developed early on I guess that we are still trying to resolve. Too late now because we are so attached to Hazel but her constant barking (among other issues) is wearing on us. If we had adopted Hazel as a puppy I think we would have two well trained Yorkies instead of one and a half

. We also adopted Baby, a four year old yorkie many years ago who never did catch on to the potty thing too well but we loved her anyway and put up with mistakes for 15 years until she left us

mscat · 08-12-2009, 01:02 PM

Best wishes to you , and getting approved

A new puppy is so much fun, and a lot of work too. They remind me of babies. Demanding, tiny, so fragile, yet , so absolutely adorable !
What I did not know was that my !6 month old Yorkie taught the new puppy , and she learned from her . that was the cool part. Even though the puppy is a Shih Tzu , the pup followed Suzi's behavior's. Now I have a sweet little Pup who is going on 4 months , loves to give of kissess, and chase Suzi around the apt. She took to going potty on the pads fast , becasue of Suzi , and it was a lot easier having a role model !

Your other adult will be the one the baby looks up to and will learn from. Makes things a lot simpler.

MI Yorkielover · 08-12-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mscat

What I did not know was that my !6 month old Yorkie taught the new puppy , and she learned from her . that was the cool part.

Your other adult will be the one the baby looks up to and will learn from. Makes things a lot simpler.

Lucky You!!! That's what we were hoping would happen but unfortunately sometimes it works the other way around for us. Sophie has to be reminded from time to time of her "good behavior" training with treats.

RoscoesMommy42 · 08-13-2009, 06:54 AM

Well my husband agreed on the puppy so we are going to get little KO! I am supposed to pick him up tomorrow. I am so excited! I will post pictures after I get him home.

BonBon · 08-13-2009, 07:07 AM

Congratulations!!!

Are you going to change his name or will he still be KO? I can't wait to see new pics. Please give that sweet little face some smooches from us!

RoscoesMommy42 · 08-13-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bonbon

Congratulations!!!

Are you going to change his name or will he still be KO? I can't wait to see new pics. Please give that sweet little face some smooches from us!

I think I would like to change it, just not sure to what?????

manina · 08-13-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RoscoesMommy42

Well my husband agreed on the puppy so we are going to get little KO! I am supposed to pick him up tomorrow. I am so excited! I will post pictures after I get him home.

He is beautiful ! I love him, Good Luck take care
bark@ulater!!!!!
manina,miley

,max

BonBon · 08-13-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RoscoesMommy42

I think I would like to change it, just not sure to what?????

I always wait until I get to know their little personality. I'm sure you'll come up with the perfect name for him! Can't wait to find out which name you choose.

Marissa101 · 08-13-2009, 06:12 PM

He is soooo adorbable! Congrats! Cant wait to see more pics

08-12-2009, 12:17 PM	#16
MI Yorkielover Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan USA Posts: 3,317	IMO I would go with the puppy. We got Sophie at 8 weeks old and then eight months later adopted Hazel who was seven months old. I have to admit Hazel has been a real challenge. Sophie is very smart and was fairly easy to train to potty in the right places, leash train, minimal barking, no digging in the yard, etc. Sophie is a very happy little dog. Hazel has issues that developed early on I guess that we are still trying to resolve. Too late now because we are so attached to Hazel but her constant barking (among other issues) is wearing on us. If we had adopted Hazel as a puppy I think we would have two well trained Yorkies instead of one and a half. We also adopted Baby, a four year old yorkie many years ago who never did catch on to the potty thing too well but we loved her anyway and put up with mistakes for 15 years until she left us

08-12-2009, 01:02 PM	#17
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	Best wishes to you , and getting approved A new puppy is so much fun, and a lot of work too. They remind me of babies. Demanding, tiny, so fragile, yet , so absolutely adorable ! What I did not know was that my !6 month old Yorkie taught the new puppy , and she learned from her . that was the cool part. Even though the puppy is a Shih Tzu , the pup followed Suzi's behavior's. Now I have a sweet little Pup who is going on 4 months , loves to give of kissess, and chase Suzi around the apt. She took to going potty on the pads fast , becasue of Suzi , and it was a lot easier having a role model ! Your other adult will be the one the baby looks up to and will learn from. Makes things a lot simpler. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

08-13-2009, 06:54 AM	#19
RoscoesMommy42 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morristown, TN Posts: 3,736	Well my husband agreed on the puppy so we are going to get little KO! I am supposed to pick him up tomorrow. I am so excited! I will post pictures after I get him home. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Hello and hugs from Kristie & the furbabies! A world without yorkies is not a very bright one

08-13-2009, 07:07 AM	#20
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Congratulations!!! Are you going to change his name or will he still be KO? I can't wait to see new pics. Please give that sweet little face some smooches from us! __________________ 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

08-13-2009, 06:12 PM	#24
Marissa101 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Nevada USA Posts: 818 Blog Entries: 1	He is soooo adorbable! Congrats! Cant wait to see more pics __________________ Yes, we made a fan club for our obssession of Johnny Depp Snickers Not just a delicious candy bar