Two Yorkies better then One????
 

Hi Everyone, - It's been awhile since i posted, but I knew where to come for any questions regarding yorkies. I have had me female yorkie now for a year, and I really want another one. I'm thinking about getting a male only because I was told they will get along better. Any input why two yorkies are better ththen one, or maybe why I'm better of with just one? Any input would be appreciated.
Thank You - Kim

Hi: Desi turned one year old on Dec. 2nd, and on Dec. 13th I got me 2nd little girl. Millie is only 13 weeks old and so far they are getting along. Desi thinks she's her mother and is happy to have company. I guess it depends on your Yorkie's but I am so glad I bought Millie.

with two females, you're going to have the alpha dog syndrome and, God forbid, have to deal with bitch fights...same with males. However, to prevent an unwanted pregnancy, you may want to get her spayed if she isn't already. Also, with male, you'll have to deal with leg hiking and marking.

bitch fights may not be true in every case but is something that CAN happen.

Interesting! I have thought about getting another male. Would that be the same for them?

from my experience and from talking to other breeders, they've had better luck at having males get along better than females.

Thanks,

Good to know. I am considering getting my baby a brother in the spring.

I guess alot would depend on the dogs, but by nature, female dogs are more territorial and males are more submissive. Another female will often 'challenge' the older one to determine who is the leader of the 'pack,' whereas males wouldn't. This is why in the wild, in wolf packs, the leader is always the most dominant female, not male. Again, I think alot depends on the dog. I.e., Cody and Trixie and Cody and Abby get along great. My father had Cody first. Trixie and Abby on the other hand have to handle each other is small doses to avoid bloodshed.

I agree on the alpha girls -

While mine don't fight - Chanel is DEF Miss Boss-Girl (she's the oldest and was here first) but when she gives Cheri the business ...(usually only over a toy) - They always kiss ....it's tooo cute - but I heard females can get a little scrappy....

I LOVE HAVING 2 yorkies and it was the best decision we made back when we got Cheri - They play together - spy together and pretty much are glued together at the hip...wherever I am - both of them are always right by my side.....I can't imagine my life without either of my babies....and they're just a joy to watch and love.

Is that the same as what we have on YT? :p

Sorry, I couldn't resist but for whatever it is worth and maybe it has something to do with neutering as everyone in my house including me (not by choice) is neutered but the boys will really get into it over a toy, the girls will get into it over their special places. Does it make a difference if they are from the same litter?

LOLOLOLOLOL!!!! IT can get a little um.....'Feline' sometimes ? hehe - funny girl :D -

I guess we have to remember most of the B-Fights are usually in the best interests of the yorkies and passion does bring out emotions.

LOL...yeah, something like that. I guess Villette could be our pack leader...lol.

LOL !!......Noooooo Way !! I'm behaving - I promised SimonandHallie NO EGGNOG for me ! :D

Oh right...I believe THAT one too :rolleyes: You'll be in the Eggnog by 1:00 and singing Jingle Bells with us by 2:00...c'mon, you know you will. :D

I agree twos just so much fun I got Alfie 1st then when he was 18 months old , Lottie arrived all 800grams of her sorry dont know hat that is in pounds but she was tiny and I worried how Alfie would react to her but he adores her even though she runs around chasing him all day they have so much fun and he is eating a lot better now as well he was so picky but now is doing great.My vet said that it was best to have a male and a female it would be less trouble . and I think you get the best of both worlds.
Good Luck

hehe - BUSTED - Eggnog at 11am - want some ? :D

Eggnog at 11...singin by noon....WWWOOOOOHHHOOOOOO
Almost time for the show :D

I have 1 male Maltese and 1 female Yorkie and they LOVE each other to pieces! My boy doesn't spray or mark. He's such a little doll and soooo protective of his little sister. Tia follows him all around the house and is always trying to get a smooch in here and there. It's such a blessing having them both. They have brought so much joy to me and my husband that we honestly just cannot imagine our life without them.

2 are NOT better than 1...I prefer 12...ahahahahah.

Yorkies do better in multiple pet households. They are very social and nosey. If you work I definitely recommend getting a companion for your singleton. 8 hrs can be along day by yourself.

As for sex. I have a couple that bought 4 males from me and they just adopted a female I had retired. She was alpha at my house and she's alpha at theirs. I have 4 males at home and they get a long fine..no pissing wars..lolol..it's all in how you train and the personality of the parents. If a breeder tells you their males mark, that may be an indicator...mine don't..(knocking on wood) my females do.

Good luck and you came to the best place for answers!

irene

I have two yorkies a male and a female. I like this combonation. Chachi is the alpha and Jewels is the follower. I dont have any competitve fighting. Chachi doent mark or try to hump Jewels because they are both neutered/spayed.

I agree the more the merrier but could you expound on your comment regarding the personality of the parents. I thought that was interesting.

I agree with you on the 12. I have 14!! Course 7 of them are only 8 weeks old!! They DO entertain themselves. And they get lots of exercise!! As far as marking, it's almost commical when they start out in the morning. One will pee in a certain spot, then the next will wait til the first one's done, go over to the same spot and pee. They all take turns doing this. Sometimes it takes several minutes before they are done. By the time the last one's made sure he/she has went there, it's time for the first one to go back and start the procession all over again! And if the big dog (my mom's Queensland Heeler) is the last one to go, they all have to go and TRY to cover up his scent!! I'm just glad my backyard is dirt and not grass. I'd have a constant problem with yellow grass!
Suz :rollingey

Louie had just turned a yr. in October and I got Bella in November at 13 wks old. They get along soooo great! I love having two. They play so nice together and are so much fun to watch. They are best buds. When I first brought Bella home I put her in this big playpen thing that we have for a little while instead of letting her run around because I wanted Louie to get used to the idea of another dog in HIS house. I didnt want him to be too territorial and get jealous and mad at her. It seemed to work because like I said he just loves having her around! Hope this helps. (oh and it also makes me feel less guilty when I have to leave the house because now Louie has a buddy and is not all alone) :p :wavey: :yorkiesar

Sure! My first male; my stud Sultan. He is SOOO not your typical stud. He doesn't mark nor does he hump (only when it's the right time). He very regal and elegant in his mannerisms. He doesn't whine or carry on when a females in heat. He and I have a routine and he knows whent it's time to do his duty. Now he will sniff and lick her when she's in heat, but that's it. When it's time to breed.I pick her up grab a pee pad and take them into my bedroom. I lay the pad down, set her on it. He lets me get her all ready (i comb her hair and get her in position) he looks at me and when I say...'OK'..he gets going..10 sec later they are tied. I watch TV until they detach..lolol.
It's my belief that because of his non-aggresive personality. NONE of my 3 other males are hormonially agressive like most studs would be. They do not mark in the house or carry on when a females in heat. Believe me, I just had 5 Biewers and 1 Yorkie in heat at the sametime..it was no different that it is now. So I base my theory on experience. Now, if Sultan were an aggressive stud who acted all wild when girls were in heat, I'm sure Id have the opposite problem. Sure glad i don't. just like anything else they learn by watching..2 of the other boys are pups from Sultan the other is a Biewer.

That's my theory in a nutshell! :D

LOLOLOL - I found THIS way too funny ....."when I say...'OK'..he gets going..10 sec later they are tied. I watch TV until they detach" LOL - are ya giving them some privacy mom ?

:eyetearss

Do you think she has her husband trained like this?

Roflmao.....

I definately think two dogs are better. Yorkies are generally quite social and need companionship. If I'm not around, they have each other. Jig is my alpha dog even though he is younger. It's just his personality. Joy is quiet and more reserved. In fact, she thought she was Jig's mother at first and did a lot of maternal behaviors with him. Once he "grew up", they became more friends and they play very often. They protect one another if they see my in-laws Bichans as a threat. I never see them fight with one another. Mostly, they play or even groom one another. Since Joy is a little less social, sometimes she wants time to herself so she'll curl up on her pillow and Jig knows that's "her time". It's great, really and warms my heart to see them together. I don't know if I could do with just one.

Dawn

Nope. No privacy :p

You think that's funny. My mom came over while I was at work to 'use' Sultan on her Yorkie. WELL...mom and Star left without any action. My mom called me at work and said Sultan won't do it if I'm not there..hahahah..I came home..did our routine..Star had 2 pups in June.

I wish!!..He's the crazy stud dog that you hate to keep in the house..rofllmaaaaaooooooo :D :D

And Miss V...step away from the EggNogg :D :p :thumbup: