Thinking of adding a second Yorkie
 

Hi all,
I have an 11 year old male neutered Yorkie who is just a sweetheart and still acts like a puppy. Lately I've been thinking about getting a second puppy but I certainly don't want to add any stress to Jem since he's been an only dog all his life. He absolutely LOVES all other dogs and gets along great with any he comes in contact with. I even babysit for my friend's Maltese at times and he loves having her here. Although I would love to add another puppy, I don't want to give Jem any distress in his senior years.

Any thoughts are appreciated in advance.

Hi, I have a five year old yorkie, who has been my baby. Now that my youngest is going off to college, I was in your shoes. I thought about getting another yorkie, but felt guilty of my other one getting jealous, or depressed and sad. But, I did I! Went and got another yorkie pup, and that was a nightmare. Not getting one, the fact I got screwed finding one from a puppy mill / broker. She was sick, and I'm trying to get her better now. Nothing too serious other then the fact all the info I got from broker is false.

I love my new pup to death even more so. I've had her almost three months. My older yorkie hated the fact there was another dog in the house and wanted nothing to do with her for the first few weeks. But now he figured, she's not going anywhere, so better get use to it. I do have to buy two of everything now, such as toys treats clothes and stuff like that. But I don't mind spoiling my fur babies. Now they play, chase and even sleep in our bed together. They even share a stroller together when they go out.

My older yorkie is kind of a anti social guy anyway, so its good for him to have a playmate. They love being together everywhere. Car rides, stroller, sleeping together, and playing together. So, i think you'll be fine with a new puppy. Sorry this was so long. Good luck in finding your new fur baby! It'll be a starting all over again, but wonderful!

I'm actually considering a new pup as well. My boy Yoshi is only 7 months old, but I'm looking to get another pup later this year. I was curious if anyone has any suggestions as to the whether a new girl or a new boy would be better for Yoshi. I'm not sure if the sex of the new pup makes a difference, but I'd like for Yoshi to be as comfortable as possible with his new playmate. Thanks.

I personally wanted a girl fur baby. They're so much fun to dress up. Plus I thought having two boys might be a power struggle for them as far as who is going to be the alpha. But I don't know if that's a factor or not. My new puppy loves her older brother!

Get a slightly older rescue baby
 

Both my mutt marvin and Max were older boys. Puppies were pure stress for both of them. Titus was an older rescue and was NO STRESS what so ever. They accepted him very easily...but the puppies they met made them unhappy. So went with the older guy and have three happy dogs.

Is it fair to get another Yorkie ?
 

:confused: Question:I would like another Yorkie, is it fair to my older Yorkie ?

:aimeeyork Answer: Search your heart the answer is already there.
Fair is not a word in dog language. They do not have a concept of what is fair. Yorkies want, what they want and only defer to family members when they are higher on the social ladder or they may cut some slack to a puppy. Older dogs often try to teach pups the house rules.
Some Yorkies are easy going and others are demanding.
Most Yorkies can adapt to new family member with a little time. It is best to introduce them on neutral territory. Like a doggy park, or some one else house. You need to be prepared for some acting out and compeitive type behavior. Just remember every thing is at least doubled, Vet bills, food cost, poo to clean up, fun and love of course.

I've heard this is more of an issue with two girls, not with two boys. But as always there are exceptions to the rule.

OP, welcome! And have you considered adopting a you get adult? (12+ months) maybe that's would be an easier transition for Jem. :)

I want a girl too. I'm the only girl in the house right now & I need some female energy. I'm also worried about about the male "competition". I asked the breeder I'm working with about that. I'll see if she has any insight when she replies to my email.

Adding a second
 

It sounds like your dog is VERY well socialized which is definitely an advantage!!

I have a 2 1/2 year old yorkshire terrier/poodle mix female who is very attached to me. She is unfortunately a bit afraid of other dogs. Since she had such an attachment to me, we decided to get her a playmate.

Two weeks ago we went to pick up our 12 week old male Biewer puppy who we named "Rowdy". Our dog ignored him for 4 days straight (would not even look at the puppy). Then on the 5th day she began playing with him!!! We were so pleased.

It has only been 2 weeks but we are already so glad we added another yorkie! We chose opposite sex because I had not had a boy dog and had read so many positive comments from boy dog owners that I wanted to try one. I was also a little apprehensive about having 2 females- although it has worked for many others, I was scared it might not work for me.

Good luck with figuring out what to do- I look forward to hearing what you decide!

Laddy was a puppy when we got Lolita and she was 5 he did great with her. Then sadly she passed suddenly 2 years later and we couldn't stand the thought of trying to replace her but after a year and Laddy looking for her everywhere outside and being sad we decided to get Kyra. The first month he actually acted like he hated her. The second he would let her get near him some. Now they are vast friends and play well together. If your little man likes the maltese coming to visit I think he would do fine with a new one. Just make sure he gets attention when the new one does.

I would say go with your gut feeling, and maybe going with an older calmer yorkie would also be great. I am not sure how rescues work, but maybe they would give you all a "test" run to see if Gem is happy with the situation? I really understand you not wanting to upset Gem, but maybe he would really love having a playmate?

Maybe I'm bias because I am adding another next year, and I know Ziggy will be happy, but he is younger (only a year old right now)

Good luck in your decision though

I would get a girl, if you have a boy. I have two girls and a boy. I have always only had a boy and girl until now. My 12 year male passed away. I had a 13 year female. So later I decided to get another female and male puppy, but the females do not get along very well right now. I am hoping when I get her fixed next week it might be better. I would sugest a female though! :)

I have a 14 yr old yorkie/border terrier cross. We got two yorkie pups and she finds them really hard going. It's fortunate they have each other to play with. Mitzi cant keep up and at times we have to move them away from her to give her some peace. I'm sorry to say I think she would prefer they weren't here. Obviously I don't know your dog or it's energy levels but it's something to consider.