Can't decide...add a new puppy or just keep it at one??

[ironmike86]

Ime if you have multiple dog. The pup can learn from the older dogs which can make training easy. But 2 pups at once they need to be trained separately. They are more worried about what the oher pup is doing or getting. Socialize the pup so it will accept a new one easier. JME

[BabyGirl Rosie]

I had Rosie as an only pup until she was four. I then added Mikki who was a year old. There is there only one thing sweeter than having one yorkie, it's having two. I love watching them play. I love hearing their nails on my wood floor as they run through the house together. I love seeing them together. Not all experiences of having two are bad at all. Have you thought of getting a little older dog to go with your puppy? Maybe that would help with only having one to train. I will sum up with this, adding my second yorkie was a great decision for us. Mikki completed our family.

[ChibiLuv]

Keep in mind too that one puppy can be very diffrent from the other. My first puppy took to potty training right away was well behaved and got into very little mischief where as my the second puppy has put me through the ringer eating things(including poo), taking forever to potty train,being mouthy, barking, and being very mischievious. I love them both but looking back on it if I would have known I probably would have not done the puppy thing again. Something to think about

[kaytee21]

I've just recently added my second one and they are only a month apart and are still really young its been nothing but a blast my two girls play all day and cuddle together for naps its a pain potty training wise especially sense my older girl was doing so well and she's incredibly smart but the youngest is more shy and slower at learning. But either way its a lot of fun !! I say go for it if your willing to deal with double the love and double the trouble Good luck!!

[yorkietalkjilly]

Tibbe's vet bills have topped $3,000.00 so far this year with a bout of pneumonia and a GI episode, plus his monthly wellness premium, which includes office visits, dentals, 2 complete labs and vaccinations/boosters, etc. - and Tibbe is a normally very, very healthy dog. Still I would have a second if I could physically manage it but as it is, my one single dog keeps me so busy and involved I can't manage another right now but hope someday I will be able. Tibbe loves all dogs and would have an absolute ball with a brother or sister!!! I'd love it, too!

[Wagirl98665]

Originally Posted by Maritta

I need some advice....I've only ever had one dog (my yorkie Gizmo for 10 years followed by my yorkie Kecia for 17 years). I just receently got Pippa a 14 week yorkie puppy and I originally thought I'd like to get another one so she has a playmate and is never alone. However, after reading some posts on here I realized that the way I imagined her having a a little sibling who she loves and adores may not be the reality. I just read a post where someone is desperatly trying to rehome her yorkie because her first yorkie is very violent with her new yorkie. So my question is...should I get another one or is it better to just leave it at one? Also if you think I should, at what age would be best for Pippa? I'm very content with just one but I always just assumed that dogs would rather have a playmate but I want to do what's best for Pippa. Thanks!

I am mom to 4 dogs! I got my 1st one at 12 week. I got the second dog when he was 9 months old. He raised his baby sister and taught her everything, including potty pad training. 6 months following that I bought the brother from the litter of the same mother of my 1st one. Now I have 3 that were all raised from puppies together and are the BEST together. I could not ask for a more perfect balance. Ok, those 3 are now 7, 6, & 6. Well a month ago I got a case of puppy fever and against my better judgement and many doubts, I bought a 9 week old baby girl Yorkie. I guess since its been a while since I had a puppy in the house, I had forgotten a lot of things and since my other 3 were so easy with absolutely no problems, I figured it would be the same way with this one because or so I thought, they would teach her what she needed to learn. WRONG...they are not puppies anymore and no longer want to be bothered. She is way too hyper and there's a lot of growling and rejection of the new puppy. I have 2 male Bichons and those are the 2 that really don't care to bond with my puppy right now, however my little 6 year old Maltese has a new playmate, that she adores! I think what I'm trying to say here is....get your puppies close together, don't wait until your dog is older and set in his ways, it way to hard to get them to get along after they reach adult hood. If you got a 2nd puppy now. It would be the perfect time and they would grow up happy and get along, probably always! Dogs love siblings!! Whatever you decide...good luck and I'd love to hear back!

[Wagirl98665]

Originally Posted by kaytee21

I've just recently added my second one and they are only a month apart and are still really young its been nothing but a blast my two girls play all day and cuddle together for naps its a pain potty training wise especially sense my older girl was doing so well and she's incredibly smart but the youngest is more shy and slower at learning. But either way its a lot of fun !! I say go for it if your willing to deal with double the love and double the trouble Good luck!!

I know exactly how much fun you are having! I love raising puppies together! It's awesome fun!!

[Wagirl98665]

Originally Posted by ironmike86

Ime if you have multiple dog. The pup can learn from the older dogs which can make training easy. But 2 pups at once they need to be trained separately. They are more worried about what the oher pup is doing or getting. Socialize the pup so it will accept a new one easier. JME

Yes I agree. Get one trained before you get the next one! Makes sense! I got mine several months apart and traing was a snap! New Yorkie puppie now is taking a bit longer, but she'll get hopefully soon!

[Sweet Girls]

Originally Posted by Maritta

Thanks everyone, I will definately hold off until Pippa is 1-2 years old and hopefully trained. That way I can make sure she does indeed enjoy other dogs and she will be older but not too old that she is set in her ways. One last question, is it better to get another girl or a boy? Pippa will be spayed at 7 months and I would also get the new pup fixed (if that matters). Thanks again everyone, I REALLY appreciate your input

As for the gender of your new puppy...unless you have a preference, I would let circumstances and Pippa pick. I wanted two females, and have two. Since they are both spayed they get along fine...however, my one girl really prefers to play with the boys...gets all flirty...very funny to see. If I were to bring in a third dog...I would aim at getting a boy...and one that SHE liked. I will love whichever fur butt shares my life, but if I'm going to upset her life, I want her to LOVE the new dog as much as me.