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CherylS · 01-30-2010, 03:19 PM

If you go to San Francisco ........ consider going to Carmel also. (If possible ) city is called the most dog friendly city in California. They have a dog friendly beach & hotels. You can take your baby with you to most places. We ate at a restaurant that lets you take your baby on the patio for dinner also. We were very pleased by how nice they all were.

lovespandp · 01-30-2010, 03:36 PM

I just have one, and I love it. He is my travel buddy!! I give alllll my attention to him and he LOVES that! I think some yorkies like to be the "only one"

yorkie mad · 01-31-2010, 03:04 AM

wow what wonderful responses.
you see the reason I asked the question was that DH has said that if you want another get one. Tia is 18 mths old and my world. although she has lots of play friends I work part time and dont want her to be lonely.I agree with all the reasons you guys have given but my top two would be great travel buddy and such a laid back little girl and I don't want to upset the chemistry.
Oh well , time will tell lol

Pam Campbell · 01-31-2010, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by HarleyHOO

Just the one

...I must admit I've thought about getting another, but honestly, and this may sound weird, but I just can't imagine being able to love another one the way I love Harley. I probably could, but it's so fun to spoil her....I can do more with just one and she doesn't have to compete for attention...except when it comes to my husabnd

I honestly thought this myself...how could I love another as much as Gracie. It is kind of like children though. You love each one of your children. We got our second in December and I love her dearly. No regrets at all. So while I thought I could only have one we have two to love and twice the fun. I think it has been great for Gracie too! Which is a BIG reason I wanted a second so Gracie could have a sister.

Roxiesmama · 01-31-2010, 03:30 AM

I have just the one and I am perfectly content with that.

Roxie can be high maintenance sometimes, so I don't think I would be able to handle more than one.

maddieadoptedme · 01-31-2010, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarleyHOO

Just the one

...I must admit I've thought about getting another, but honestly, and this may sound weird, but I just can't imagine being able to love another one the way I love Harley. I probably could, but it's so fun to spoil her....I can do more with just one and she doesn't have to compete for attention...except when it comes to my husabnd

same here

-------and im not sure maddie would share me with another one, She has a hard enough time sharing me with my husband. Its fun with just 1.

SophieKatesMom · 01-31-2010, 05:31 AM

Just one Yorkie, Sophie Kate. I am fine with her being the only one since before she came into our life we never had owned a dog (as an adult, growing up I had a dog). I am still learning about all the fun of being a dog owner. Like others have said she is my buddy and goes most places with me.

Freemerryjane · 01-31-2010, 08:31 AM

you know, they are addictive and to tell the truth before I was given Holly I kinda thought yorkie owners were snooty. lol I know thats awful but at least I am honest.

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Originally Posted by violet voon

I only have Sugar. I'm very happy with just one, I can put all my attention on her, and I don't think I can handle 2 or more now.

Besides...think about double the vet bills, foods, supplements etc, gosh I'm so dizzy! So I think I will just have 1 for now, but I'm not sure few years down the road, lol!
Yorkies are addictive!!

yorkie mad · 01-31-2010, 09:14 AM

Im thinking of staying with the one now lol after all these comments. We do so much together just hubby me and Tia besides I don't think 2 would be able to come on the bike rides lol

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Nico29 · 01-31-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by friscomom

By the way, since we have all the singles in one thread, can we share tips on keeping them entertained/busy/etc when the humans wear out? At my place, sometimes there isn't enough humans, the cat isn't much fun, the yard isn't fenced, the dog park is 40 minutes away, I'm not real familiar with the neighbors, and I'm running low on hiding places.

Mostly when I stop playing the dog goes to lay down and that really bothers me, but I reject an ongoing guilt trip too because I'm doing all I can to be a dogmother. Is there more to lonely yorkie life than chew toys? There's only so many hours, and the dog wants all of them. Is that just baby stage?

What I have so far:
15 minutes - hiding his toy deep inside a crumpled blanket, or wedging it in a tight spot.
30-45 minutes - He has a favorite teddy which he is trying to mate with, that's his own game, it stays in one of his beds, and he usually knocks himself out after a good romp with her.
30 minutes - I also put his kibbles in those Wacky Squirrels and that'll occupy him for a good half hour.
1-2 hours - (requires supervision) - In fair weather he can amuse himself out in the yard for a good hour or more, rolling his ball down stairs, pouncing it, digging, hunting bugs, hiding biscuits, fooling with a pool of water, except in my case I have to keep constant watch and herd him away from the driveway intermittently.

Along with all the things I do that he can join in, and all the walks and bike rides, play and grooming and training and visits, there's still hours need filling.

friscomom: Would you consider putting this in a new thread. I think it is a wonderful topic for my only child.
By the way, I bought an "Only Child" tank for him last year and it was just the cutest. We think about a second but always decide against it for many of the reasons others have posted.

MI Yorkielover · 01-31-2010, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by [B]friscomom[Quote]He has a favorite teddy which he is trying to mate with, that's his own game, it stays in one of his beds, and he usually knocks himself out after a good romp with her. [Quote]

debelm2 · 01-31-2010, 02:16 PM

We have just one, our first Yorkie. Missy is 4 months old. I had to talk my husband into the idea of getting a yorkie. Now I have to compete with him for her attention. When I got her she was "my" dog now she is "our" dog. I am waiting for the day HE says "MY" dog then I will have to get another one for "ME"! But for now we are both very happy with our little girl. She has brought us more enjoyment then we ever imagained.

ellaYORKIE · 01-31-2010, 02:47 PM

I have just one and for now i am content w/ that. Within the next year i will have another though b/c my sister just got a new male & female yorkie and i get a pup from the liter. I'm so excited to meet them. The best thing about just having one is that all my attention goes to her. She's #1 and she likes it that way. Ella doesn't like other dogs, she's scared of them. When i do get another i really hope it'll work out. =]

ellaYORKIE · 01-31-2010, 02:50 PM

Agreed, i can't imagine ever loving another like i love Ella, or as much as i love her! It doesn't sound weird at all. =]

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarleyHOO

Just the one

...I must admit I've thought about getting another, but honestly, and this may sound weird, but I just can't imagine being able to love another one the way I love Harley. I probably could, but it's so fun to spoil her....I can do more with just one and she doesn't have to compete for attention...except when it comes to my husabnd

Timba212 · 01-31-2010, 03:28 PM

I have just on lil furbaby Timba and I love this lil guy to death do us part.... He gets the most attention from me all day and nite... I would love to get another one ,, but then I have to divide my love for two.... we sleep. eat and do everything together .. he is my life.. I live for him...

01-30-2010, 03:36 PM	#62
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	I just have one, and I love it. He is my travel buddy!! I give alllll my attention to him and he LOVES that! I think some yorkies like to be the "only one" __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

01-31-2010, 03:04 AM	#63
yorkie mad ♥Tiny Tia my Furbaby♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: portsmouth england Posts: 1,824 Blog Entries: 7	wow what wonderful responses. you see the reason I asked the question was that DH has said that if you want another get one. Tia is 18 mths old and my world. although she has lots of play friends I work part time and dont want her to be lonely.I agree with all the reasons you guys have given but my top two would be great travel buddy and such a laid back little girl and I don't want to upset the chemistry. Oh well , time will tell lol __________________ Lots of love from Julie , Olly &Tia's mummy. Yorkies leave paw prints on our hearts

01-31-2010, 03:30 AM	#65
Roxiesmama Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY Posts: 849	I have just the one and I am perfectly content with that. Roxie can be high maintenance sometimes, so I don't think I would be able to handle more than one. __________________ Roxie

01-31-2010, 05:31 AM	#67
SophieKatesMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 3,242	Just one Yorkie, Sophie Kate. I am fine with her being the only one since before she came into our life we never had owned a dog (as an adult, growing up I had a dog). I am still learning about all the fun of being a dog owner. Like others have said she is my buddy and goes most places with me. __________________ Cheryl,Mom to SophieKate

01-31-2010, 09:14 AM	#69
yorkie mad ♥Tiny Tia my Furbaby♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: portsmouth england Posts: 1,824 Blog Entries: 7	Im thinking of staying with the one now lol after all these comments. We do so much together just hubby me and Tia besides I don't think 2 would be able to come on the bike rides lol __________________ Lots of love from Julie , Olly &Tia's mummy. Yorkies leave paw prints on our hearts

01-30-2010, 03:19 PM	#61
CherylS YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: salida , ca usa Posts: 1	If you go to San Francisco ........ consider going to Carmel also. (If possible ) city is called the most dog friendly city in California. They have a dog friendly beach & hotels. You can take your baby with you to most places. We ate at a restaurant that lets you take your baby on the patio for dinner also. We were very pleased by how nice they all were.

01-31-2010, 02:02 PM	#71
MI Yorkielover Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan USA Posts: 3,317	Originally Posted by [B]friscomom[Quote]He has a favorite teddy which he is trying to mate with, that's his own game, it stays in one of his beds, and he usually knocks himself out after a good romp with her. [Quote] __________________ Jackie Loves Sophie R.I.P ."Baby"* our little girl 1993-2009* Last edited by MI Yorkielover; 01-31-2010 at 02:05 PM.

01-31-2010, 02:16 PM	#72
debelm2 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Webster, NH Posts: 142	We have just one, our first Yorkie. Missy is 4 months old. I had to talk my husband into the idea of getting a yorkie. Now I have to compete with him for her attention. When I got her she was "my" dog now she is "our" dog. I am waiting for the day HE says "MY" dog then I will have to get another one for "ME"! But for now we are both very happy with our little girl. She has brought us more enjoyment then we ever imagained.

01-31-2010, 02:47 PM	#73
ellaYORKIE YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 438	I have just one and for now i am content w/ that. Within the next year i will have another though b/c my sister just got a new male & female yorkie and i get a pup from the liter. I'm so excited to meet them. The best thing about just having one is that all my attention goes to her. She's #1 and she likes it that way. Ella doesn't like other dogs, she's scared of them. When i do get another i really hope it'll work out. =] __________________ Dolly&Zach Proud parents of baby Ella

01-31-2010, 03:28 PM	#75
Timba212 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: BKLYN.NY Posts: 328	I have just on lil furbaby Timba and I love this lil guy to death do us part.... He gets the most attention from me all day and nite... I would love to get another one ,, but then I have to divide my love for two.... we sleep. eat and do everything together .. he is my life.. I live for him... __________________ MoM to TIMBA & MAGGIE