Two Puppies How many crates - YorkieTalk.com Forums

KYCeeCee · 08-22-2009, 01:23 PM

I am bringing my puppy home September 1st. I have been given the opportunity to get my puppy's sister at the same time. Am I crazy? My question is these puppies weigh a little over 2 pounds each. Should I start them out in the same crate and then offer a second a little later?

Patti · 08-22-2009, 01:29 PM

That's great. I would love to get 2 at the same time that are sister's. If they are use to being together I would just keep them in one crate. They will be less lonely when you're not there. Just get one that is big enough for both. Can't wait to see pictures.

paulalowe6 · 08-22-2009, 01:29 PM

How old are they? If they are very young, I would crate them together for a while since they are probably used to sleeping together, maybe that way they wouldn't cry alot. Congrats on your new babies

cynsir · 08-22-2009, 01:31 PM

I suggest one crate for the two of them. Since they are brother and sister, they are used to being together and will sleep better next to one another.

jackson25 · 08-22-2009, 01:32 PM

I agree with Patti, since they are used to being together, I would get a big enough crate for the both of them.

KYCeeCee · 08-22-2009, 01:42 PM

They will be 10 weeks old when I bring them home. The crate that I have is 22' long, 13' wide and 16' tall. There is a divider in the cage if I end up with only one. I thought one crate to start off but as they get older and bigger I would offer a second crate. They will most likely weigh between 5 to 7 pounds as adults. Thank you for all the input that you have given me.

MollysMum54 · 08-22-2009, 01:51 PM

are you sure you've got your measurements right?

08-22-2009, 01:23 PM	#1
KYCeeCee Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 25	Two Puppies How many crates I am bringing my puppy home September 1st. I have been given the opportunity to get my puppy's sister at the same time. Am I crazy? My question is these puppies weigh a little over 2 pounds each. Should I start them out in the same crate and then offer a second a little later?

08-22-2009, 01:29 PM	#2
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	That's great. I would love to get 2 at the same time that are sister's. If they are use to being together I would just keep them in one crate. They will be less lonely when you're not there. Just get one that is big enough for both. Can't wait to see pictures. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-22-2009, 01:29 PM	#3
paulalowe6 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,444	How old are they? If they are very young, I would crate them together for a while since they are probably used to sleeping together, maybe that way they wouldn't cry alot. Congrats on your new babies __________________ Paula Halle Brutis Lucy

08-22-2009, 01:31 PM	#4
cynsir The 3 Musketeers Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cloquet, MN Posts: 738 Blog Entries: 1	I suggest one crate for the two of them. Since they are brother and sister, they are used to being together and will sleep better next to one another. __________________ Cindy and Misty and Mazie and Cassie Max (3/31/08 - 6/1/09)

08-22-2009, 01:32 PM	#5
jackson25 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Quincy, IL Posts: 3,668	I agree with Patti, since they are used to being together, I would get a big enough crate for the both of them. __________________ Mary JacksonGracieTuckerRosey BentleyAbigayle

08-22-2009, 01:42 PM	#6
KYCeeCee Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 25	They will be 10 weeks old when I bring them home. The crate that I have is 22' long, 13' wide and 16' tall. There is a divider in the cage if I end up with only one. I thought one crate to start off but as they get older and bigger I would offer a second crate. They will most likely weigh between 5 to 7 pounds as adults. Thank you for all the input that you have given me.

08-22-2009, 01:51 PM	#7
MollysMum54 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England,UK Posts: 1,176	are you sure you've got your measurements right?