HELP! Just got second Yorkie, first Yorkie unhappy! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

WinnieAndTory · 09-10-2012, 05:41 AM

I have a very small (2.2 kg) female Yorkshire terrier (neutered). She is extremely submissive but is always super excited to meet dogs when were out walking and loves to play with them. A relative of mine has two dogs, and when we go to there house she wiggles like crazy to get out of my arms and down to them. For this reason I decided to get a second Yorkshire terrier. Three days ago I got Tory, an 8 month old male Yorkie who (apart from Winnie) is the most docile dog Ive ever meet. He just wants to be petted and hugged. However Winnie is not happy. For the first day she wouldn’t even look at him, now she spends all her time up on window seat away from him. She’ll get within an inch of him to lightly sniff him but quickly runs away.

Im so worried Ive made the wrong decision to get him. The reason I didn’t get a puppy was because it is very difficult to find an ethical breeder here (Ireland) so I went to a well known respected breeder of show dogs. Tory was breed to show but grew too big… And that’s the problem, is he too big? He’s about 3 times larger than her. I know it will take time but she’s gone off her food and her tail is permanently down like she’s unhappy.

Are these normal signs to see in first dog when introducing a second dog to home?

navillusc · 09-10-2012, 06:18 AM

Personally, I would give it a little time, and keep on treating them both like the beloved babies they are. It may take a little time for her to warm up to him. I would definitely not change how you treat her...I would just put her first for now...she's used to being an "only" child, and then make sure to include him just after, too, so she gets the idea her status has not changed but he is now part of her family. Good luck and congratulations!

chachi · 09-10-2012, 06:39 AM

They just need more time to adjust give it a month then see how its goin g

CouversMom · 09-10-2012, 07:22 AM

Like the others said, give it more time. As long as he's not in her face bothering her... I'm sure she will come around and love him. She's just used to being an only child

lovespandp · 09-10-2012, 07:25 AM

I would def wait, I know a lot of people on here has adding a second one and had some issues at first- now you ask them how they are doing and they say they are best buds!

Let Winnie do what she is going to do an don't force anything.

WinnieAndTory · 09-10-2012, 07:56 AM

Thank you for the reply everyone.

As I said I went to a well know reputable breeder but now today I’m having suspicions. He's 8 months old and weights 5 kg, and from looking at a thread just below he looks just like a Silky terrier not a Yorkie! If it work out and they accept each other fine, but do you think this could be part of the problem...that he's so much larger?

I was provided with a pedigree lineage and Irish Kennel Club papers (required here). Is it possible he's a big Yorkie?

lovespandp · 09-10-2012, 08:05 AM

5 kg is 11 pounds correct?

I don't think the size has anything to do with how they are acting.. He is just new to her-

My Peanut is about Winnies size, he doesn't act any different towards new bigger dogs.

GeorgiesMomma · 09-10-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by WinnieAndTory

Thank you for the reply everyone.

As I said I went to a well know reputable breeder but now today I’m having suspicions. He's 8 months old and weights 5 kg, and from looking at a thread just below he looks just like a Silky terrier not a Yorkie! If it work out and they accept each other fine, but do you think this could be part of the problem...that he's so much larger?

I was provided with a pedigree lineage and Irish Kennel Club papers (required here). Is it possible he's a big Yorkie?

I agree with everyone else give it time and I am sure Winnie and Tory will be best buddies. I don't think size has anything to do with it. Georgie's deceased sister was a 75lb Boxer and they were BFF's. I think time and nurturing will help the situation all work out. When we had our skin son 5 years ago we made sure Georgie knew he was still important and also gave him his space when he needed it. I think Winnie will be just fine once things settle in. Post some pics would love to see them

chachi · 09-10-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by WinnieAndTory

Thank you for the reply everyone.

As I said I went to a well know reputable breeder but now today I’m having suspicions. He's 8 months old and weights 5 kg, and from looking at a thread just below he looks just like a Silky terrier not a Yorkie! If it work out and they accept each other fine, but do you think this could be part of the problem...that he's so much larger?

I was provided with a pedigree lineage and Irish Kennel Club papers (required here). Is it possible he's a big Yorkie?

He is a bigger yorkie. The yorkie ancestors were larger and they were bred dpwn to the 7lbs and under size. Ive heard reputable show breeders on here even say every now and then a bigger yorkie comes from there lines. Dont get caught up in the silky thread because I dont believe that yorkie is a silky either because a reputable rescue told her it was a yorkie and they would have gotten that info from the old owners that had the pedigree. However if it makes her feel better that her dog is a silky I quess thats all that matters

Angels Mom · 09-10-2012, 11:23 AM

I'm having the same problem. My #1 Yorkie is coming around slowly. But if I play with #1, Yorkie#2 wants to start a fight. If I didn't stop them they would have a knock down, drag out. What should I do? Me & #1 play every night before bed. I would like to at least be able to keep playing with her. Also #2 will play, just not with dog #1. If I put one in another room to play with the other. She whines & cries. Any suggestions?

chachi · 09-10-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Angels Mom

I'm having the same problem. My #1 Yorkie is coming around slowly. But if I play with #1, Yorkie#2 wants to start a fight. If I didn't stop them they would have a knock down, drag out. What should I do? Me & #1 play every night before bed. I would like to at least be able to keep playing with her. Also #2 will play, just not with dog #1. If I put one in another room to play with the other. She whines & cries. Any suggestions?

you may have to continue to put #2 in another room and put up with the whing. I would first try to get #2 to play along but if he starts a fight then a time out is needed. He will see in time that type of behavior wont be tolerated and he needes to play nice. Now i do think it is normal for dogs to growl and even act a little rough while playing but not fight where one of them could get hurt

AlwaysTexas · 09-10-2012, 01:51 PM

I too was wondering this very same thing almost 1 month ago. Couver's Mom gave great advice to me. It does take time. I don't think the size matters. the resident dog is used to being an "only child"- and then here comes a sister or brother.

I can honestly say, my 4 year old resident male dog ignored the second dog for days, looked at her (she's 6 years) as if nothing in this world could get on his nerves more. Then they both over a period of 2 weeks, exchanged a few growls here and there, but nothing serious, a growl and on about their business. I'm not saying they are best buddies but I can see slowly that they are "warming up to each other".

My boyfriend and I engage them both in play, she loves balls, he loves squeeky toys. They both get the same amount of attention and they are working it out between them.

I think time is the best answer.

susan lynn · 09-10-2012, 03:04 PM

I have 4 Yorkies, 3 are from the same parents, different litters, they now weigh 7-16 lbs. Also don't give up on them liking each other. When I brought Sassy my 4th one home the other 3 really disliked her. I thought I would have to return her, but now she is the youngest and smallest but bosses her brothers around. Hang in there, it will get better

Marilize · 09-10-2012, 05:56 PM

I have two Yorkies and two Biewers and when I added the second Yorkie, Cash had been an "only child" for more than two years. He was well-trained and socialized, but he didn't want anything to do with his new friend. It took a while, but now, three years later, they are great friends.

Respect your dog's boundaries and don't neglect to take them for walks together. Walking together is something that only friends and pack members do, and doing it with both of them will establish the idea in their minds. If they play, don't interfere too much unless one is getting hurt. Feed them together if you can.

It takes a while to bring a new member into a pack, but the fact that she is showing interest is a great sign. Keep giving her as much attention as before and let her get used to the idea. If she's friendly, she'll come around

skittlz · 09-10-2012, 09:04 PM

When i first got Sonic, I noticed my chihuahua was depressed all she did was stay in her bed. for 10 yrs it was just me and her she was never really friends with other dogs or animals.. in her early yrs she did have one friend a cat named oreo which then the cat belong to my mom, she gave the cat to a old woman that love cats ever since then my chihuahua never befriended another animal, they get along now so give it time

09-10-2012, 06:39 AM	#3
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	They just need more time to adjust give it a month then see how its goin g __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-10-2012, 07:22 AM	#4
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	Like the others said, give it more time. As long as he's not in her face bothering her... I'm sure she will come around and love him. She's just used to being an only child __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

09-10-2012, 07:25 AM	#5
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	I would def wait, I know a lot of people on here has adding a second one and had some issues at first- now you ask them how they are doing and they say they are best buds! Let Winnie do what she is going to do an don't force anything. __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

09-10-2012, 08:05 AM	#7
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	5 kg is 11 pounds correct? I don't think the size has anything to do with how they are acting.. He is just new to her- My Peanut is about Winnies size, he doesn't act any different towards new bigger dogs. __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so." Last edited by lovespandp; 09-10-2012 at 08:06 AM.

09-10-2012, 11:23 AM	#10
Angels Mom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 40	I'm having the same problem. My #1 Yorkie is coming around slowly. But if I play with #1, Yorkie#2 wants to start a fight. If I didn't stop them they would have a knock down, drag out. What should I do? Me & #1 play every night before bed. I would like to at least be able to keep playing with her. Also #2 will play, just not with dog #1. If I put one in another room to play with the other. She whines & cries. Any suggestions? __________________ my Angel:🐾 & Gracie:🐾

09-10-2012, 05:41 AM	#1
WinnieAndTory YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 3	HELP! Just got second Yorkie, first Yorkie unhappy! I have a very small (2.2 kg) female Yorkshire terrier (neutered). She is extremely submissive but is always super excited to meet dogs when were out walking and loves to play with them. A relative of mine has two dogs, and when we go to there house she wiggles like crazy to get out of my arms and down to them. For this reason I decided to get a second Yorkshire terrier. Three days ago I got Tory, an 8 month old male Yorkie who (apart from Winnie) is the most docile dog Ive ever meet. He just wants to be petted and hugged. However Winnie is not happy. For the first day she wouldn’t even look at him, now she spends all her time up on window seat away from him. She’ll get within an inch of him to lightly sniff him but quickly runs away. Im so worried Ive made the wrong decision to get him. The reason I didn’t get a puppy was because it is very difficult to find an ethical breeder here (Ireland) so I went to a well known respected breeder of show dogs. Tory was breed to show but grew too big… And that’s the problem, is he too big? He’s about 3 times larger than her. I know it will take time but she’s gone off her food and her tail is permanently down like she’s unhappy. Are these normal signs to see in first dog when introducing a second dog to home?

09-10-2012, 06:18 AM	#2
navillusc Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: FL, USA Posts: 2,767	Personally, I would give it a little time, and keep on treating them both like the beloved babies they are. It may take a little time for her to warm up to him. I would definitely not change how you treat her...I would just put her first for now...she's used to being an "only" child, and then make sure to include him just after, too, so she gets the idea her status has not changed but he is now part of her family. Good luck and congratulations! __________________ - Cat Brody Mia BriaStormy

09-10-2012, 07:56 AM	#6
WinnieAndTory YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 3	Thank you for the reply everyone. As I said I went to a well know reputable breeder but now today I’m having suspicions. He's 8 months old and weights 5 kg, and from looking at a thread just below he looks just like a Silky terrier not a Yorkie! If it work out and they accept each other fine, but do you think this could be part of the problem...that he's so much larger? I was provided with a pedigree lineage and Irish Kennel Club papers (required here). Is it possible he's a big Yorkie?

09-10-2012, 01:51 PM	#12
AlwaysTexas Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dickinson, TX Posts: 214	I too was wondering this very same thing almost 1 month ago. Couver's Mom gave great advice to me. It does take time. I don't think the size matters. the resident dog is used to being an "only child"- and then here comes a sister or brother. I can honestly say, my 4 year old resident male dog ignored the second dog for days, looked at her (she's 6 years) as if nothing in this world could get on his nerves more. Then they both over a period of 2 weeks, exchanged a few growls here and there, but nothing serious, a growl and on about their business. I'm not saying they are best buddies but I can see slowly that they are "warming up to each other". My boyfriend and I engage them both in play, she loves balls, he loves squeeky toys. They both get the same amount of attention and they are working it out between them. I think time is the best answer.

09-10-2012, 03:04 PM	#13
susan lynn Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,262	I have 4 Yorkies, 3 are from the same parents, different litters, they now weigh 7-16 lbs. Also don't give up on them liking each other. When I brought Sassy my 4th one home the other 3 really disliked her. I thought I would have to return her, but now she is the youngest and smallest but bosses her brothers around. Hang in there, it will get better __________________ SUSAN : TESSIE : HOBBES :CALVIN :SASSY There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face! ~ Ben Williams

09-10-2012, 05:56 PM	#14
Marilize YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cape town, South Africa Posts: 703	I have two Yorkies and two Biewers and when I added the second Yorkie, Cash had been an "only child" for more than two years. He was well-trained and socialized, but he didn't want anything to do with his new friend. It took a while, but now, three years later, they are great friends. Respect your dog's boundaries and don't neglect to take them for walks together. Walking together is something that only friends and pack members do, and doing it with both of them will establish the idea in their minds. If they play, don't interfere too much unless one is getting hurt. Feed them together if you can. It takes a while to bring a new member into a pack, but the fact that she is showing interest is a great sign. Keep giving her as much attention as before and let her get used to the idea. If she's friendly, she'll come around __________________ Cash & Orio RIP Beautiful Joni

09-10-2012, 09:04 PM	#15
skittlz YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: texas Posts: 671	When i first got Sonic, I noticed my chihuahua was depressed all she did was stay in her bed. for 10 yrs it was just me and her she was never really friends with other dogs or animals.. in her early yrs she did have one friend a cat named oreo which then the cat belong to my mom, she gave the cat to a old woman that love cats ever since then my chihuahua never befriended another animal, they get along now so give it time