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diane boden · 12-27-2009, 09:34 AM

Well I used to have 8 at one time and looking back I dont know how I coped but I did, they were all groomed, fed and had their medical needs taken care of, but they probably didn't get enough exercise or one on one attention. I also didn't get to go away either as no way could I afford kennel costs and it was too much to ask anyone else to look after them.
Now I have just the 2. They play together, sleep together and sqabble like all siblings. I love walking them and they get lots of attention and I can affordtp spoil them.
I'm sure one day I'll get another, I thought it may have even been in the new year but part of me thinks that would not be fair. So I would say for me, right now 2 are just right.

smartpuppiepets · 12-27-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkie3

I have 5 (2 males and 3 females) and I'm beginning to think that is too many. I love my babies but I should have stayed with 2, so much easier.

ohhhh for me five is the perfect number !!!! I love my 5 and that is how i keep it! love them too much !!!!!! i would annoy one or two... kkkk... i need to share

jrsygal37 · 12-27-2009, 10:55 AM

Well I have six. I think I'm at my max. My feelings are you should have only the amount you can finacially afford to care for and only the amount you have the time for. My husband is retired and I work part time and my boys are older, so our Yorkies always have our attention. The vet bills are high and that's the down side and they are a lot of upkeep, but all the $$ and time we put into them is more then made up for with the joy they bring to us. Elaine

my2boyz · 12-27-2009, 11:18 AM

I have 4 Biewers...my 2 girls that will always be with me...and the 2 boys I just rescued and plan to place. We are retired and our lifestyle is quiet when at home but we also travel and take a lot of day/overnight trips. When I picked up the 2 boys my full intentions were to place both of them...but...I'm falling in love with one of them! I know 4 is too much for us, our lifestyle and the size of our home but I knew having the boys here would be temporary until I get them placed...I really love little Peanut but 3 may be pushing it...and I already know 2 is a perfect fit for us. So, now I am at the crossroads...and I hate having to make this decision!

There are a lot of factors you have to consider, many of them have already been mentioned in this thead. The advice I would like to give you is to make your decision only after totally thinking and talking things through with everyone involved. You see...I have these 2 boys to place because their former owner thought she had the 'perfect' number of dogs in her home too but life took a turn and her dogs were the ones that got the short end of the stick.

Everyone has to decide what their perfect number is...good luck finding yours.

CouversMom · 12-27-2009, 11:32 AM

I have one, and I really enjoy giving him the one-on-one attention he deserves. He goes everywhere with us (literally). Right now we are in a different country, and he is lying in my lap. He is a great traveller, and he goes in a bag with me if we go out. Last night we went to a bar, and he came with

We talk about adding a second, and then I think about how I won't be able to bring both of them to as many places as I do now (movies, pubs, stores, etc).

So I think one or two are perfect numbers. You can give them the attention they need, and you can still travel. With one, you can take them everywhere, and with two they entertain themselves a lot more

Britster · 12-27-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CouversMom

I have one, and I really enjoy giving him the one-on-one attention he deserves. He goes everywhere with us (literally). Right now we are in a different country, and he is lying in my lap. He is a great traveller, and he goes in a bag with me if we go out. Last night we went to a bar, and he came with

We talk about adding a second, and then I think about how I won't be able to bring both of them to as many places as I do now (movies, pubs, stores, etc).

So I think one or two are perfect numbers. You can give them the attention they need, and you can still travel. With one, you can take them everywhere, and with two they entertain themselves a lot more

I do think two is a perfect number. Because I think it's good for dogs to have each other. I am sure I will add a 2nd one day but for now, Jackson gets out and about to the dog park often so he gets the doggy social interaction he needs. If/when I add a second, I worry about the same things... it won't be as easy to take two to family members houses, on vacation, etc. I really enjoy doing that too.

LilMissy · 12-27-2009, 12:33 PM

Hmmm, maybe I will stick with 2. I was going to add a 3rd in a year, but the responses to this thread are changing my mind.

MeganS · 12-27-2009, 12:35 PM

We've had 2 yorkies at the most, but at a time we had a big dog (a lab) and 2 yorkies - that was PERFECT. I don't think I'd go more than 3.

Or...if you're feeling adventerous (and can handle it, financially and otherwise)...go by how many people are in your house! if you've got 5 family members, get 5 yorkies. that way you've got a houseful, but they don't outnumber you. Follow?

pinkii726 · 12-27-2009, 12:44 PM

I have 1, and she's a spoiled brat, but I say have as many as you like =)

chloesMama · 12-27-2009, 12:52 PM

We have two dogs , but only one is a Yorkie.

I always thougt zero dogs was the perfect number ( I was never a dog person in my younger years) Then we got Sydney and one was my perfect number ......until I discovered Yorkies....... then two seemed to be the new perfect number for us

J_is_my_initial · 12-27-2009, 01:30 PM

I have one yorkie and then we added a 2nd dog. For hubby and for Gypsy to play with. Hubby is in love with his chi but Gypsy is not really a playful dog. So then I had to get Puff a playmate so here came Sophie. And they do play a lot. But (don't tell hubby) I am a little overwhelmed with 3. My lap is not big enough and a boston terrier is a lot more spirited than the other 2. So I guess 2 dogs should have been my max. I have told hubby I will never just have 1 dog at a time. And I know if anything happens to one of these I will prob get another pup after some time as I love dogs. So it looks as if 3 is my number. Does that make any sense?
BTW my mom has 7 dogs, 3 cats all inside.

Patti · 12-27-2009, 03:57 PM

I have 3 Yorkies and I had a pom until she passed earlier this year. I had been thinking of getting a 4th again and ended up fostering a pom and learned 2 things. 1. I do not want another dog and 2. I will never foster again. I have done fine with 3 but for the future as I get older and financial constraints, I think 2 will be out limit. That way we can take 2 with us when we go somewhere.

HERBS · 12-27-2009, 04:24 PM

We have 4 dogs... 3 yorkies and 1 english bulldog. I LOVE all 4 of mine and looking to add one more Yorkie in a couple months. I wish often that I only had one so I could spoil it rotten BUT I have so much love to give, I don't think I would be happy nor could I settle with just one. I wont be adding any additions for a VERY long time once we add our pup in February.

I think it is a personal decision on how many yorkies to a house... We do not take vacations very often. Usually if hubby is gone on business, I am home and visa versa. The few times we did go out of town together, we had family stay at our home. No problem!

Adi-and-Missy · 12-27-2009, 04:38 PM

As many as you can LOVE, have room for, have time for, can afford (food, vet, preventitives, toys, clothed, etc...), and have energy for!!

I hope someday I can have at least 3 or 4, now I just have to see if Missy agrees...

she may be a one yorkie and that's it kind of gal. Hopefully socialization will help her want another furbaby around!!

Sweet Apple · 12-27-2009, 04:59 PM

I just got home from work, and have read every single post...I'm so glad for this thread, because I am, absolutely, going to put out of my mind adding a 3rd...Two seems to be the perfect number...And I'm so blessed to have two, unbelievably, totally, and completely opposites...I mean from gender to color to personality, to size, to temperament, to energy level to everything...It's amazing how different they are...The only thing they have in common, is they are both yorkies lolol....

12-27-2009, 11:32 AM	#20
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	I have one, and I really enjoy giving him the one-on-one attention he deserves. He goes everywhere with us (literally). Right now we are in a different country, and he is lying in my lap. He is a great traveller, and he goes in a bag with me if we go out. Last night we went to a bar, and he came with We talk about adding a second, and then I think about how I won't be able to bring both of them to as many places as I do now (movies, pubs, stores, etc). So I think one or two are perfect numbers. You can give them the attention they need, and you can still travel. With one, you can take them everywhere, and with two they entertain themselves a lot more __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

12-27-2009, 12:33 PM	#22
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	Hmmm, maybe I will stick with 2. I was going to add a 3rd in a year, but the responses to this thread are changing my mind. __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

12-27-2009, 12:35 PM	#23
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	We've had 2 yorkies at the most, but at a time we had a big dog (a lab) and 2 yorkies - that was PERFECT. I don't think I'd go more than 3. Or...if you're feeling adventerous (and can handle it, financially and otherwise)...go by how many people are in your house! if you've got 5 family members, get 5 yorkies. that way you've got a houseful, but they don't outnumber you. Follow? __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

12-27-2009, 12:52 PM	#25
chloesMama YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: here :) Posts: 1,182	We have two dogs , but only one is a Yorkie. I always thougt zero dogs was the perfect number ( I was never a dog person in my younger years) Then we got Sydney and one was my perfect number ......until I discovered Yorkies....... then two seemed to be the new perfect number for us __________________ *Chloe & Sydney*

12-27-2009, 01:30 PM	#26
J_is_my_initial YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 3,073	I have one yorkie and then we added a 2nd dog. For hubby and for Gypsy to play with. Hubby is in love with his chi but Gypsy is not really a playful dog. So then I had to get Puff a playmate so here came Sophie. And they do play a lot. But (don't tell hubby) I am a little overwhelmed with 3. My lap is not big enough and a boston terrier is a lot more spirited than the other 2. So I guess 2 dogs should have been my max. I have told hubby I will never just have 1 dog at a time. And I know if anything happens to one of these I will prob get another pup after some time as I love dogs. So it looks as if 3 is my number. Does that make any sense? BTW my mom has 7 dogs, 3 cats all inside. __________________ PAWPRINTS AND DOG HAIR ENHANCE MY PERSONAL STYLE.

12-27-2009, 09:34 AM	#16
diane boden YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: england Posts: 676 Blog Entries: 23	Well I used to have 8 at one time and looking back I dont know how I coped but I did, they were all groomed, fed and had their medical needs taken care of, but they probably didn't get enough exercise or one on one attention. I also didn't get to go away either as no way could I afford kennel costs and it was too much to ask anyone else to look after them. Now I have just the 2. They play together, sleep together and sqabble like all siblings. I love walking them and they get lots of attention and I can affordtp spoil them. I'm sure one day I'll get another, I thought it may have even been in the new year but part of me thinks that would not be fair. So I would say for me, right now 2 are just right.

12-27-2009, 10:55 AM	#18
jrsygal37 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,370	Well I have six. I think I'm at my max. My feelings are you should have only the amount you can finacially afford to care for and only the amount you have the time for. My husband is retired and I work part time and my boys are older, so our Yorkies always have our attention. The vet bills are high and that's the down side and they are a lot of upkeep, but all the $$ and time we put into them is more then made up for with the joy they bring to us. Elaine

12-27-2009, 11:18 AM	#19
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	I have 4 Biewers...my 2 girls that will always be with me...and the 2 boys I just rescued and plan to place. We are retired and our lifestyle is quiet when at home but we also travel and take a lot of day/overnight trips. When I picked up the 2 boys my full intentions were to place both of them...but...I'm falling in love with one of them! I know 4 is too much for us, our lifestyle and the size of our home but I knew having the boys here would be temporary until I get them placed...I really love little Peanut but 3 may be pushing it...and I already know 2 is a perfect fit for us. So, now I am at the crossroads...and I hate having to make this decision! There are a lot of factors you have to consider, many of them have already been mentioned in this thead. The advice I would like to give you is to make your decision only after totally thinking and talking things through with everyone involved. You see...I have these 2 boys to place because their former owner thought she had the 'perfect' number of dogs in her home too but life took a turn and her dogs were the ones that got the short end of the stick. Everyone has to decide what their perfect number is...good luck finding yours.

12-27-2009, 12:44 PM	#24
pinkii726 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Boston, Va, USA Posts: 169 Blog Entries: 1	I have 1, and she's a spoiled brat, but I say have as many as you like =)

12-27-2009, 03:57 PM	#27
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I have 3 Yorkies and I had a pom until she passed earlier this year. I had been thinking of getting a 4th again and ended up fostering a pom and learned 2 things. 1. I do not want another dog and 2. I will never foster again. I have done fine with 3 but for the future as I get older and financial constraints, I think 2 will be out limit. That way we can take 2 with us when we go somewhere. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

12-27-2009, 04:24 PM	#28
HERBS Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Winston Salem, NC USA Posts: 241	We have 4 dogs... 3 yorkies and 1 english bulldog. I LOVE all 4 of mine and looking to add one more Yorkie in a couple months. I wish often that I only had one so I could spoil it rotten BUT I have so much love to give, I don't think I would be happy nor could I settle with just one. I wont be adding any additions for a VERY long time once we add our pup in February. I think it is a personal decision on how many yorkies to a house... We do not take vacations very often. Usually if hubby is gone on business, I am home and visa versa. The few times we did go out of town together, we had family stay at our home. No problem! __________________ *LORI "CRAZY DOG LADY"* *Basil Nugget, Sir Theodore Thyme, and Isabella Rosemary*

12-27-2009, 04:38 PM	#29
Adi-and-Missy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 495 Blog Entries: 2	As many as you can LOVE, have room for, have time for, can afford (food, vet, preventitives, toys, clothed, etc...), and have energy for!! I hope someday I can have at least 3 or 4, now I just have to see if Missy agrees... she may be a one yorkie and that's it kind of gal. Hopefully socialization will help her want another furbaby around!! __________________ "Yorkies aren't our whole lives, but they make our lives whole."

12-27-2009, 04:59 PM	#30
Sweet Apple Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 2,473	I just got home from work, and have read every single post...I'm so glad for this thread, because I am, absolutely, going to put out of my mind adding a 3rd...Two seems to be the perfect number...And I'm so blessed to have two, unbelievably, totally, and completely opposites...I mean from gender to color to personality, to size, to temperament, to energy level to everything...It's amazing how different they are...The only thing they have in common, is they are both yorkies lolol....