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tmorrow26 06-02-2010 07:18 AM
Second puppy now or later????
 
My husband and I want another yorkie eventually someday but I got to thinking....would a new sister help baby Jax get stronger and would he do better with companionship now? Is it better to get a new dog while he is still a puppy himself or wait until he is grown? I hate leaving him alone and I wish he had a friend:) Also I feel like a another puppy would help him eat better and grow stronger faster. Is this true? He is very tiny and his new sister hopefully would not be as tiny as him. Would this be a problem? For example the new puppy I am looking at is around 2 pounds and he is a little over 1 pound. Would he get hurt? I need some advice. I want to help him, not hurt him. I feel like some friendly competition might make him thrive better.....I don't know....

Chevy2 06-02-2010 07:24 AM
I don't know....I considered getting a sibling for Precious right after we got her but I'm glad I didn't. I can devote all of my time to her especially while she's going through her puppy stage. I also heard or read somewhere that if you have one dog that's already established with training (potty and otherwise) and a schedule that the second pup will adjust quicker because he/she has a role model to look after. So for us, we will probably wait until next year and if we see we still want another bro/sister we will do so then.

Sweet Apple 06-02-2010 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by tmorrow26 (Post 3149763)
My husband and I want another yorkie eventually someday but I got to thinking....would a new sister help baby Jax get stronger and would he do better with companionship now? Is it better to get a new dog while he is still a puppy himself or wait until he is grown? I hate leaving him alone and I wish he had a friend:) Also I feel like a another puppy would help him eat better and grow stronger faster. Is this true? He is very tiny and his new sister hopefully would not be as tiny as him. Would this be a problem? For example the new puppy I am looking at is around 2 pounds and he is a little over 1 pound. Would he get hurt? I need some advice. I want to help him, not hurt him. I feel like some friendly competition might make him thrive better.....I don't know....
Wow, one pound? How old is he, and does he have any health issues?

tmorrow26 06-02-2010 07:43 AM
He is 12 weeks old today. I know, so tiny! He had one bout of hypoglycemia right after we got him but now I get up every 3-4 hours to feed him. No other issues right now thank goodness but I am scared all of the time. He is a very picky eater so I thought that maybe a new puppy would help him eat, adjust, etc.... He is alot of work now and I was hoping things would get better if he had a friend. I definitely do not want one as small as him though. Too much worry!

Sweet Apple 06-02-2010 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by tmorrow26 (Post 3149785)
He is 12 weeks old today. I know, so tiny! He had one bout of hypoglycemia right after we got him but now I get up every 3-4 hours to feed him. No other issues right now thank goodness but I am scared all of the time. He is a very picky eater so I thought that maybe a new puppy would help him eat, adjust, etc.... He is alot of work now and I was hoping things would get better if he had a friend. I definitely do not want one as small as him though. Too much worry!
Oh yes, I'd wait 'till he's a little more established...I got Buzz (@4 months old), and Apple was a year...I wish I'd gotten Apple a brother, a little sooner, because they have so much fun, together...However, in your case, I think you're little guy needs a little more time to put on some weight, and be able to hold his own w/another pup...A 2 lb'er, at this point might be a bit much to play for him right now...IMHO...Maybe others have a different outlook about this?...Hope you get more opionions...

babiehammer 06-02-2010 08:00 AM
I would definitely wait until he is older, & more stable.
Another new dog might stress his little self out?

Plus 12 weeks is when puppies are to be taken away from the mothers. I would definitely wait until he is more dependent on himself.

babiehammer 06-02-2010 08:01 AM
I would definitely wait until he is older, & more stable.
Another new dog might stress his little self out?

Plus 12 weeks is when puppies are to be taken away from the mothers. I would definitely wait until he is more dependent on himself.

CouversMom 06-02-2010 08:52 AM
I agree with everyone else... For his sake, I think it would be best to wait until he is older and more established in your home. I think adding a new puppy now would really stress him out.

tmorrow26 06-02-2010 10:12 AM
Thanks everyone. I guess you guys are right! That little girl is just sooo sweet! I think I will wait though. I know there will be one out there for me when Jax is ready:)

Priscilla80 06-02-2010 11:14 AM
Yes a good desicion.. he need to get a little stronger.. and also for yourself.. when your really busy with him at the moment and then have another puppy too thats needs alot of attention., it can stress you out too.
Especially because he is so tiny , do you have him a few days now?

love Priscilla

Bino n Lulu Luv 06-02-2010 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by tmorrow26 (Post 3149763)
My husband and I want another yorkie eventually someday but I got to thinking....would a new sister help baby Jax get stronger and would he do better with companionship now? Is it better to get a new dog while he is still a puppy himself or wait until he is grown? I hate leaving him alone and I wish he had a friend:) Also I feel like a another puppy would help him eat better and grow stronger faster. Is this true? He is very tiny and his new sister hopefully would not be as tiny as him. Would this be a problem? For example the new puppy I am looking at is around 2 pounds and he is a little over 1 pound. Would he get hurt? I need some advice. I want to help him, not hurt him. I feel like some friendly competition might make him thrive better.....I don't know....
Aww, I wen through something similar with Bambino. I got him when he was 12 weeks and he just wouldn't eat his dry food. We always had Nutrical (he never had any medical issues) and the vet recommended we started we change his dry food from Eukanuba to Science Diet and that worked for a while but once we got to almost 6 months he began not eating again. The vet recommended then, that we start him off on wet food (head up the wet food for 15 secs) mixed with his kibble. I started him off on Wellness wet food and he still eat science diet. He's four years 3.5lbs old and I always knew he would be small full grown. He's super healthy and not once had any health scares due to his size or weight. Even the Vet's are always amazed at how healthy he is. Try that out, maybe it will work? And of course check with your Vet for more ideas!
<3,
Nathalie,Bambino and Lulu

Ladymom 06-02-2010 11:49 AM
Getting two puppies at the same time isn't recommended.

Two Puppies or One? - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company!

Bino n Lulu Luv 06-02-2010 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Bino n Lulu Luv (Post 3150063)
Aww, I wen through something similar with Bambino. I got him when he was 12 weeks and he just wouldn't eat his dry food. We always had Nutrical (he never had any medical issues) and the vet recommended we started we change his dry food from Eukanuba to Science Diet and that worked for a while but once we got to almost 6 months he began not eating again. The vet recommended then, that we start him off on wet food (head up the wet food for 15 secs) mixed with his kibble. I started him off on Wellness wet food and he still eat science diet. He's four years 3.5lbs old and I always knew he would be small full grown. He's super healthy and not once had any health scares due to his size or weight. Even the Vet's are always amazed at how healthy he is. Try that out, maybe it will work? And of course check with your Vet for more ideas!
<3,
Nathalie,Bambino and Lulu

p.s. definitely wait until Jax is bigger and stable in his health and eating to add a little brother or sister, he needs all your attention now :)

ArmaniMan 06-02-2010 11:57 AM
I waited until Armani was almost two before I got Chloe and I think that was perfect. He was independent, well adjusted, and most importantly trained. I believed this helped make her easier to train and more self assured. Plus him and I were able to get plenty of one and one time and bond before I introduced another addition. He is totally fine being left alone, being with me, or being left with her. Whereas, she has never been alone, she went from the breeders with her mom, dad, and siblings to being with Armani all the time and she gets upset if she is left alone.


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