Dilema - Now I want another baby!

[gillr49]

Had my little girl when Alfie was 14 weeks (she was 12weeks) . They are devoted to each other and have no regrets...go for it xx

[dinkyweil]

I think I would wait until after spring because potty training in milder weather has obvious advantages.

[navillusc]

Originally Posted by TraciG

Of course I will post pic's! I think Brutuey would love a brother or sister. This is where I am torn.... since he is so young, should I go with a younger dog that would also love to play - or an older one? Ritchie Short (the dog I applied for) was 5 -6 years old.

My intent was a playmate companion for Brody...so I went looking for as close a match as I could find. I considered a fairly narrow age spread and similar breed mindset so they would have 'like' interests...'like' energy levels, etc...either another Yorkie or Yorkie mix...Maltie, perhaps. We took Brody with us to see Mia and they got along instantly. I lucked out completely. Both these babies were 'supposed' to come here! They have been very good for each other...a complimentary pair...learning from each other as well as from us. Being so similar, they also are great buddies with Sunny, who we still get to babysit from time to time.

I'd like to be smart enough to tell you what to do...but you'll be better at deciding than me.

However, if I had to commit to an answer, I'd say, "It doesn't hurt to look. You'll get a better idea what you want, and if, and when, you want it. When all is 'right' you'll just 'know' and everything will work out!" That's how it's been for me, anyway.

Oh, and we'll be here waiting for the pix to go up!

- Cat

[TraciG]

Originally Posted by navillusc

My intent was a playmate companion for Brody...so I went looking for as close a match as I could find. I considered a fairly narrow age spread and similar breed mindset so they would have 'like' interests...'like' energy levels, etc...either another Yorkie or Yorkie mix...Maltie, perhaps. We took Brody with us to see Mia and they got along instantly. I lucked out completely. Both these babies were 'supposed' to come here! They have been very good for each other...a complimentary pair...learning from each other as well as from us. Being so similar, they also are great buddies with Sunny, who we still get to babysit from time to time.

I'd like to be smart enough to tell you what to do...but you'll be better at deciding than me.

However, if I had to commit to an answer, I'd say, "It doesn't hurt to look. You'll get a better idea what you want, and if, and when, you want it. When all is 'right' you'll just 'know' and everything will work out!" That's how it's been for me, anyway.

Oh, and we'll be here waiting for the pix to go up!

- Cat

Wow - sounds exactly like my situation. Thank you so much for your input. I need to find more info about the rescue that another poster is doing.