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MollysMum54 · 01-29-2010, 11:38 AM

Molly is a rescue and lived with several dogs and cats in her previous home. I feel that she loves having all my love and attention for herself, and i dont think she would like to share. I do look around at other rescues though, but so far have managed to talk myself out of adopting one!

Pixie Girl · 01-29-2010, 11:40 AM

I only have one Yorkie, my Husband and Princess our all white cat. I'm very happy with just one she can be a handful all by herself. We love her very much, but there has been a couple of times that I would like to get another one. BUT, Princesses nose is already bend out of shape so I think another one would be out of the question.

SRD · 01-29-2010, 11:44 AM

we too have only one yorkie, but we also have a chi thats about the same age.

we would love to add another one to our family, but we travel by plane (long distance)at least twice a year, with two (one yorkie and one chi), DH and I can each take one into the cabin. if we ever add a third one, we would have to leave one of them home which we would hate to do~

Princes mom · 01-29-2010, 03:16 PM

We have only Prince and I love having only one, although I do feel quilty when we go to work and have to leave him along, with the tv. I would be nice for him to have some company...

kristy47 · 01-29-2010, 04:11 PM

Sophie Belle is an "only Yorkie" but she's not an only child. She's got 3 cat brothers to keep her busy. But she does know that she's the Only Yorkie! She rules the roost here!

friscomom · 01-29-2010, 05:15 PM

I only have one, by mistake, and it's not fair for him. But two sure won't work for me. I'm stuck. If Frisco ever makes real friends somewhere and doesn't need me anymore, I think we'd both be happy. I'm an unfit dogmother

mizzwanned · 01-29-2010, 05:33 PM

In the beginning I always liked the idea of having just 1 so I can take everywhere with me but then I added 2 more and it got a little difficult lol

Nobuyuki · 01-29-2010, 05:35 PM

YUKI IS THE ONLY ONE...

I WOULD GET ANOTHER...BUT I THINK DOUBLE OF EVERYTHING...

ritzydaisy · 01-29-2010, 05:55 PM

I only have one. I am afraid to get another because I might not stop!

yorkieusa · 01-29-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ritzydaisy

I only have one. I am afraid to get another because I might not stop!

I love your avatar. I have to smile everytime I see it. So cute!

friscomom · 01-29-2010, 06:39 PM

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.

laci32 · 01-29-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkie mad

Just a simple question. Are you content with just the one? If so whats the best thing about it.

I just have one .Andy

yorkieusa · 01-29-2010, 07:05 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.

Ha-ha-ha-ha! I made mine get a job! She is now my little helper at the office. You'd be surprised how worn out she is when she gets home from work! She usually lasts only 2 to 3 more hours after she comes home from work.

Perrella · 01-29-2010, 07:22 PM

I have one little girlie...Zhoie and she sure has our hearts. I think often of getting a 2nd. Strickly for her to have a companion. Then I think she is selfish with her toys, so not sure if she would like sharing....ummm NOT.
Then reality sits in again, I work from home. We have a routine down pat, we go into my office every morning when I say "let's go to work", we take a mid morning break (play), lunch (play) and mid afternoon break (play) and she is good until 5:00...which she promptly reminds....time to quit.....AND play!!!
Given that, I'm so lucky to have such a well mannered, not noisy, laid back girl. I'm just afraid to bring in another and rock that boat.

blrc46 · 01-29-2010, 07:27 PM

Winston is my only one. I am totally dedicated to caring for him and giving him all the comforts of life. My husband and I are retired and he is our baby.
We can afford everything he needs, but I don't know if we could do that if we had two babies. I do not have a fenced in yard so it would be difficult to have two in the house all the time and have to put both on a leash to go outside. Winston is only 18 months old and he requires alot of attention. He goes for two long walks everyday, weather permitting. He has never been sick at all and he totally loves being with mommy and daddy every minute. I just don't think I have the energy to handle another one. If I was younger, then maybe.

01-29-2010, 11:38 AM	#31
MollysMum54 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England,UK Posts: 1,176	Molly is a rescue and lived with several dogs and cats in her previous home. I feel that she loves having all my love and attention for herself, and i dont think she would like to share. I do look around at other rescues though, but so far have managed to talk myself out of adopting one! __________________ Saving one dog doesn't change the world, but it changes the world for that dog.

01-29-2010, 11:40 AM	#32
Pixie Girl YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Byron Center Posts: 515	I only have one Yorkie, my Husband and Princess our all white cat. I'm very happy with just one she can be a handful all by herself. We love her very much, but there has been a couple of times that I would like to get another one. BUT, Princesses nose is already bend out of shape so I think another one would be out of the question. __________________ Pixie Girl & Pixie Dust

01-29-2010, 11:44 AM	#33
SRD Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 490	we too have only one yorkie, but we also have a chi thats about the same age. we would love to add another one to our family, but we travel by plane (long distance)at least twice a year, with two (one yorkie and one chi), DH and I can each take one into the cabin. if we ever add a third one, we would have to leave one of them home which we would hate to do~ __________________ Mommymy princesses Shorty & Dolly

01-29-2010, 03:16 PM	#34
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	We have only Prince and I love having only one, although I do feel quilty when we go to work and have to leave him along, with the tv. I would be nice for him to have some company... __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

01-29-2010, 04:11 PM	#35
kristy47 ♥Sophie Belle's Mommy♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Henderson, TN Posts: 969	Sophie Belle is an "only Yorkie" but she's not an only child. She's got 3 cat brothers to keep her busy. But she does know that she's the Only Yorkie! She rules the roost here! __________________ Kristy Sophie Belle, Otis, Milo, Park & Walt Sophie's Dogster Page

01-29-2010, 05:15 PM	#36
friscomom CURRENTLY SUSPENDED! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA, US Posts: 207	I only have one, by mistake, and it's not fair for him. But two sure won't work for me. I'm stuck. If Frisco ever makes real friends somewhere and doesn't need me anymore, I think we'd both be happy. I'm an unfit dogmother

01-29-2010, 05:33 PM	#37
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	In the beginning I always liked the idea of having just 1 so I can take everywhere with me but then I added 2 more and it got a little difficult lol __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

01-29-2010, 05:35 PM	#38
Nobuyuki Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oregon Coast, Oregon Posts: 88	one is the one YUKI IS THE ONLY ONE... I WOULD GET ANOTHER...BUT I THINK DOUBLE OF EVERYTHING... __________________ Nobuyuki on the Oregon Coast

01-29-2010, 05:55 PM	#39
ritzydaisy Crazy Miss Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 1,904	I only have one. I am afraid to get another because I might not stop! __________________ Yorkie Talkin' with Paula & Daisy!

01-29-2010, 06:39 PM	#41
friscomom CURRENTLY SUSPENDED! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA, US Posts: 207	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.

01-29-2010, 07:22 PM	#44
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	I have one little girlie...Zhoie and she sure has our hearts. I think often of getting a 2nd. Strickly for her to have a companion. Then I think she is selfish with her toys, so not sure if she would like sharing....ummm NOT. Then reality sits in again, I work from home. We have a routine down pat, we go into my office every morning when I say "let's go to work", we take a mid morning break (play), lunch (play) and mid afternoon break (play) and she is good until 5:00...which she promptly reminds....time to quit.....AND play!!! Given that, I'm so lucky to have such a well mannered, not noisy, laid back girl. I'm just afraid to bring in another and rock that boat. __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle

01-29-2010, 07:27 PM	#45
blrc46 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: goldsboro, nc, usa Posts: 29	Winston is my only one. I am totally dedicated to caring for him and giving him all the comforts of life. My husband and I are retired and he is our baby. We can afford everything he needs, but I don't know if we could do that if we had two babies. I do not have a fenced in yard so it would be difficult to have two in the house all the time and have to put both on a leash to go outside. Winston is only 18 months old and he requires alot of attention. He goes for two long walks everyday, weather permitting. He has never been sick at all and he totally loves being with mommy and daddy every minute. I just don't think I have the energy to handle another one. If I was younger, then maybe. __________________ : Winston's mommy