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BacisMom · 06-09-2011, 06:23 PM

Just wanted to get some input. I am considering bringing in Baci a new brother. However, I was debating on a shih tzu as opposed to another Yorki. Does anyone have any other fur pets? How did you introduce them? What have your experiences been?

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-09-2011, 07:12 PM

My mom has a shih tzu. Rosie and her don't get along very well. She kinda picks on Rosie. However, they are not around each other every day either. Rosie also hates my Beagles and my cat. But loves my Great Pyrenees. I have been debating getting another Yorkie myself. It just hasn't worked out for us. I know many people that have different ones that can get along. Maybe Rosie just has an attitude.

Lil Sis · 06-09-2011, 07:18 PM

I have a shih tuz and a Lhasa. I had them berfore I got Remy. The Lhasa does not like Remy- he is a grumpy ole man

Bailey, the shih tuz, and Remy are best friends-- they play all the time. Bailey is very good with Remy.

I have a friend who has an older yorkie and got a shih tuz about a year ago. They are doing fine. But she does say the yorkie gets a little upset with the puppy play.

I think it depends on the personality of Baci. If you read up on how to indroduce a new puppy and take your time it should be a good thing. The balance for Baci is being a "only" child vs having another dog in the house.

BTW.. I love shih tuz!!!! Good luck

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-09-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Sis

I have a shih tuz and a Lhasa. I had them berfore I got Remy. The Lhasa does not like Remy- he is a grumpy ole man

Bailey, the shih tuz, and Remy are best friends-- they play all the time. Bailey is very good with Remy.

I have a friend who has an older yorkie and got a shih tuz about a year ago. They are doing fine. But she does say the yorkie gets a little upset with the puppy play.

I think it depends on the personality of Baci. If you read up on how to indroduce a new puppy and take your time it should be a good thing. The balance for Baci is being a "only" child vs having another dog in the house.

BTW.. I love shih tuz!!!! Good luck

You want to know something funny? I was going to get a shih tzu when I ended up with Rosie!

I love my mom's dog! She is a good baby! He hee but she don't like Rosie on her turf!

I agree, personality is the key. I would love to get another Yorkie to be buddies with Rosie. But don't know if that will happen. Lol.

Teresa Ford · 06-09-2011, 08:16 PM

Personality is the key. You have to be the 'top dog' the pack leader. Dogs are just like us, some play well with others and some don't. Some are sweet little folks and some are diva bitchy. Hope you find the perfect fit for your family. Hugs

trin7 · 06-09-2011, 11:06 PM

We have 2 yorkies, Darwin & Mabel, Zain, our 3/4 pyrenees and Sidney, our 16 year old Bengal cat. They all get along (most times). Sid was first, then Zain, Darwin and finally Mabel. We introduced each slowly and the yorkies met while we were camping. I highly recommend a neutral meeting area. It's almost been a non-issue and absolutely no territorial fighting. One thing to keep in mind before getting a second pup is that travelling is much harder then when you have just one. I used to smuggle Darwin into stores but I haven't even attempted to do this since getting Mabel. It's too hard to find a carrier for my two as Darwin is 7 pounds and Mabel is 4 - too much to carry for me for a long time. Mind you, the yorkies entertain each other for hours at a time at home - good things and bad things when you have more then one.

KimInMD · 06-10-2011, 02:05 AM

My Lola is a 1 1/2 yr. old Shih Tzu / Maltese rescue that I've had for a year. I just found my senior Yorkie, Lucy, a few months ago. They get along, and are company for each other, but Lola is a teapot, and is so much bigger. She can be bouncy, rough and too full of puppy play for little tiny, old gal Lucy. One nice thing is the new dog will learn the ropes from the established dog, so the second dog usually adjusts a bit faster. They can also learn the first dog's bad habbits, like begging.

. Travel is more awkward, but I do it all the time. It does take some planning though.

Lil Sis · 06-10-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

You want to know something funny? I was going to get a shih tzu when I ended up with Rosie!

I love my mom's dog! She is a good baby! He hee but she don't like Rosie on her turf!

I agree, personality is the key. I would love to get another Yorkie to be buddies with Rosie. But don't know if that will happen. Lol.

so funny!! I was going to get a shih tzu also. I had a little girl who died, I was so sad and grieved her loss. I asked my vet for references of breeders (I felt zoey died due to bad breeding... kidney failure at 6 months) and he talked me into Yorkies. I said .. no way.. I don't like Yorkies.. they have stringy hair, bark to much .. now I LOVE my REMY-- can I eat my words????

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-10-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil Sis

so funny!! I was going to get a shih tzu also. I had a little girl who died, I was so sad and grieved her loss. I asked my vet for references of breeders (I felt zoey died due to bad breeding... kidney failure at 6 months) and he talked me into Yorkies. I said .. no way.. I don't like Yorkies.. they have stringy hair, bark to much .. now I LOVE my REMY-- can I eat my words????

Yep, I think you can....since now our two Yorkies control us!

BacisMom · 06-12-2011, 04:23 PM

thanks everyone for the input. Baci is such a spoiled people person i am not sure how he would take it. He has been to doggy day camp and around other dogs but he is the one that comes up to you with that "save me from these crazies" look.

we will find out...

TwoforFun · 06-12-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BacisMom

thanks everyone for the input. Baci is such a spoiled people person i am not sure how he would take it. He has been to doggy day camp and around other dogs but he is the one that comes up to you with that "save me from these crazies" look.

we will find out...

I have a maltese who believes she is human. I can't take her anywhere cuz she hates dogs sniffing her butt. But I wanted another doggy and she had to deal with it. She barked at her (yorkie) nonstop but after two weeks they were like sisters. Then...hehe I got a rescue and it took another couple of weeks for her to get used to him. Gotta luv her drama

babiegurl · 06-12-2011, 05:07 PM

I introduced my maltese/yorkie mix to my spaniel dog 15 days ago. I was nervous that my other dog wouldnt except my zoey, but all he did for the first few days was ignore and avoid her like the plague! He warmed up to her eventually and now they love wrestling and chasing each other around the house!

York4Ever · 06-13-2011, 05:52 AM

I think it won't matter if the new dog is a Shih Tzu, a Lhasa or a Yorkie.. their personality will let them be friends or not.. it would be better if you could get a new friend and try for a few days.. if they don't get along in a week (sort of) they never will..

Lil Sis · 06-13-2011, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by York4Ever

I think it won't matter if the new dog is a Shih Tzu, a Lhasa or a Yorkie.. their personality will let them be friends or not.. it would be better if you could get a new friend and try for a few days.. if they don't get along in a week (sort of) they never will..

I agree... the breed is not the problem. Except Lhasa's are more independent and grumpy than shih tuz or yorkies. It will take time, the puppy time will be the hardest for Baci -- the puppy will want to play more than baci.

If you want another dog.. go for it! Baci will adjust. I have a grumpy ole lhasa and he has-- well he puts up with the other two anyway.

Ringo1 · 06-13-2011, 10:10 AM

I agree that it won't be so much the breed but rather the individual personalities of each dog. Size and gender could make a difference too.

For instance, I have a very dominant male Westie. As he grew, he got rather 'iffy' with strange dogs. My agility trainer - who had obverved him for over a year - recommended a small, female dog. Breed really didn't matter. But we did need a dog that didn't demand to be 'Queen' of the house since Ringo was clearly an Alpha dog.

We searched and found sweet little Lucy - who gets along with him perfectly with her sweet and submissive personality.

So it can be done - you just have to find the right dog.

And Ringo has made some changes too - Lucy always leads on our walks now AND she has a 'hissy fit' if she even thinks he is going to get on my bed. As long as I continue to feed him first and out the door first - and maintain some semblance of his alpha status - he is content to let her have most of the toys and to lead on our walks. He likes to go slow and smell everything and she likes to go fast.

You can do it if you really want but it might take some work!

06-09-2011, 06:23 PM	#1
BacisMom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 370	Bringing in another furbaby Just wanted to get some input. I am considering bringing in Baci a new brother. However, I was debating on a shih tzu as opposed to another Yorki. Does anyone have any other fur pets? How did you introduce them? What have your experiences been? __________________ My from above Baci

06-09-2011, 07:12 PM	#2
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	My mom has a shih tzu. Rosie and her don't get along very well. She kinda picks on Rosie. However, they are not around each other every day either. Rosie also hates my Beagles and my cat. But loves my Great Pyrenees. I have been debating getting another Yorkie myself. It just hasn't worked out for us. I know many people that have different ones that can get along. Maybe Rosie just has an attitude. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

06-09-2011, 07:18 PM	#3
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	I have a shih tuz and a Lhasa. I had them berfore I got Remy. The Lhasa does not like Remy- he is a grumpy ole man Bailey, the shih tuz, and Remy are best friends-- they play all the time. Bailey is very good with Remy. I have a friend who has an older yorkie and got a shih tuz about a year ago. They are doing fine. But she does say the yorkie gets a little upset with the puppy play. I think it depends on the personality of Baci. If you read up on how to indroduce a new puppy and take your time it should be a good thing. The balance for Baci is being a "only" child vs having another dog in the house. BTW.. I love shih tuz!!!! Good luck __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

06-10-2011, 02:05 AM	#7
KimInMD Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD. Posts: 1,078	My Lola is a 1 1/2 yr. old Shih Tzu / Maltese rescue that I've had for a year. I just found my senior Yorkie, Lucy, a few months ago. They get along, and are company for each other, but Lola is a teapot, and is so much bigger. She can be bouncy, rough and too full of puppy play for little tiny, old gal Lucy. One nice thing is the new dog will learn the ropes from the established dog, so the second dog usually adjusts a bit faster. They can also learn the first dog's bad habbits, like begging. . Travel is more awkward, but I do it all the time. It does take some planning though. __________________ Kim- Mom to Lola, Mia, Allie, and Lucy, always in my heart

06-12-2011, 04:23 PM	#10
BacisMom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 370	thanks everyone for the input. Baci is such a spoiled people person i am not sure how he would take it. He has been to doggy day camp and around other dogs but he is the one that comes up to you with that "save me from these crazies" look. we will find out... __________________ My from above Baci

06-09-2011, 08:16 PM	#5
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Personality is the key. You have to be the 'top dog' the pack leader. Dogs are just like us, some play well with others and some don't. Some are sweet little folks and some are diva bitchy. Hope you find the perfect fit for your family. Hugs

06-09-2011, 11:06 PM	#6
trin7 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 554	We have 2 yorkies, Darwin & Mabel, Zain, our 3/4 pyrenees and Sidney, our 16 year old Bengal cat. They all get along (most times). Sid was first, then Zain, Darwin and finally Mabel. We introduced each slowly and the yorkies met while we were camping. I highly recommend a neutral meeting area. It's almost been a non-issue and absolutely no territorial fighting. One thing to keep in mind before getting a second pup is that travelling is much harder then when you have just one. I used to smuggle Darwin into stores but I haven't even attempted to do this since getting Mabel. It's too hard to find a carrier for my two as Darwin is 7 pounds and Mabel is 4 - too much to carry for me for a long time. Mind you, the yorkies entertain each other for hours at a time at home - good things and bad things when you have more then one.

06-12-2011, 05:07 PM	#12
babiegurl Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 198	I introduced my maltese/yorkie mix to my spaniel dog 15 days ago. I was nervous that my other dog wouldnt except my zoey, but all he did for the first few days was ignore and avoid her like the plague! He warmed up to her eventually and now they love wrestling and chasing each other around the house!

06-13-2011, 05:52 AM	#13
York4Ever Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 241	I think it won't matter if the new dog is a Shih Tzu, a Lhasa or a Yorkie.. their personality will let them be friends or not.. it would be better if you could get a new friend and try for a few days.. if they don't get along in a week (sort of) they never will..

06-13-2011, 10:10 AM	#15
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	I agree that it won't be so much the breed but rather the individual personalities of each dog. Size and gender could make a difference too. For instance, I have a very dominant male Westie. As he grew, he got rather 'iffy' with strange dogs. My agility trainer - who had obverved him for over a year - recommended a small, female dog. Breed really didn't matter. But we did need a dog that didn't demand to be 'Queen' of the house since Ringo was clearly an Alpha dog. We searched and found sweet little Lucy - who gets along with him perfectly with her sweet and submissive personality. So it can be done - you just have to find the right dog. And Ringo has made some changes too - Lucy always leads on our walks now AND she has a 'hissy fit' if she even thinks he is going to get on my bed. As long as I continue to feed him first and out the door first - and maintain some semblance of his alpha status - he is content to let her have most of the toys and to lead on our walks. He likes to go slow and smell everything and she likes to go fast. You can do it if you really want but it might take some work! __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew