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Teresa Ford · 04-21-2013, 12:03 PM

I think two is wonderful. If they could talk I think only Yorkies, would want a brother or sister. You would still be the Mommy of course so number one in Barney's heart.

navillusc · 04-21-2013, 12:24 PM

Awwww...it may take a little time to grow on your DH...hope not too long, because this sounds like a wonderful opportunity, and your older baby will likely appreciate the playmate as much as your younger baby.

LILYgirlandTAKA · 04-21-2013, 05:34 PM

Same situation here...We have a husky and morkie and they absolutely LOVE each other. the husky is older by about a yr and when we brought lily home skye (husky) was in love with her from the start and vice versa. we moved to Japan and couldn't bring skye last minute because her microchip was defective (ughhhhhhhhhh) so lily was alone when we got here and she looked really depressed and home sick so we thought another puppy would help her so....we got Taka (yorkie). Lily really cant stand him because he will not let her sleep! lily will play a little bit with him until he starts jumping on her then she gets angry and finds somewhere where he cant go and sleeps. its kind of frustrating because we were hoping she would play with him but that wasn't the case so now i have to watch them to make sure lily doesnt snap at him. She has become a meanie pants since we got to Japan. My reason is because she misses Skye as do we

since your puppy is only 4m old he should be fine with a playmate!! i say go for it!!

sorry for the venting lol

Lou · 04-22-2013, 01:55 PM

I have four and believe me I am glad they all have each other whether they get along all the time or not.

I have observed so much silent communications between two or all of them it isn't funny. Personally I think they NEED another dog to help them remember that the ARE dogs.

BUT if dh isn't n favor of it tread lightly or he might just make your life miserable.

sugarmamma · 04-22-2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lou

I have four and believe me I am glad they all have each other whether they get along all the time or not.

i have observed so much silent communications between two or all of them it isn't funny. Personally I think they NEED another dog to help them remember that the ARE dogs.

BUT if dh isn't n favor of it tread lightly or he might just make your life miserable.

This is SO true! Mine eat dinner from their Nina Ottosson puzzle toys. They switch puzzles at the EXACT SAME TIME!! They are true communicators all day long.

barneysmommmy · 04-23-2013, 01:32 PM

update: I took Barney to our vet today to get him started on heart worm medication. I asked the vet for his opinion on having two yorkies. He said it was a great idea and said that two would not be any more work than having one. He also said that yorkies are social and are better behaved when they have a friend rather than having to be home alone when I am at work. I plan to share this information with hubby when he gets home.

LilAnnCamp · 04-23-2013, 01:46 PM

I don't have 2 yorkies....
BUT
I have a 11 year old poodle and a 10 month old yorkie who adore each other. I don't remember what I did when I only had one small pup. They love each other and it has been the best decision DH and I have made. He agrees that it was the best move for our family.

sugarmamma · 04-23-2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by barneysmommmy

update: I took Barney to our vet today to get him started on heart worm medication. I asked the vet for his opinion on having two yorkies. He said it was a great idea and said that two would not be any more work than having one. He also said that yorkies are social and are better behaved when they have a friend rather than having to be home alone when I am at work. I plan to share this information with hubby when he gets home.

They aren't so much more WORK- but the $$$$ is double! I wouldn't trade it for the world, just an FYI

LilAnnCamp · 04-23-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarmamma

They aren't so much more WORK- but the $$$$ is double! I wouldn't trade it for the world, just an FYI

I agree with the double. Crimson is my first real puppy(not living with my mom) and I always said if I ever got a puppy I would get 2 but then the $ came in! BOO!

Abbey Road · 04-23-2013, 06:56 PM

We did exactly the same thing. We had a 16 year old yorkie Dexter when we got Abbey. He liked her but she was far too energetic for him. He was too old and tired to play. He tolerated her but mostly he would run and hide. So we ended up getting Owen as a playmate for Abbey and everyone was happy and got along famously. Poor Dexter finally passed away. We sure miss him alot but now Abbey and Owen are the best of buds. I certainly recommend having more than one.

navillusc · 04-23-2013, 07:04 PM

I was looking to see if there was an update. Please let us know what your DH says. The Doctor knows best, right?

misskate · 04-23-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ritapatt

My DH was a real unhappy camper when I got the first yorkie- not too pleased when I bought home the second two years later- but guess who sat on his lap all thru his cancer treatments and protected him... He loves those little dogs as much as the rest of us! Yes to two!

Tell me about it! My DH almost left home when we brought in our first yorkie, the three I have now are the lights of his life.

Lou · 04-24-2013, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by sugarmamma

They aren't so much more WORK- but the $$$$ is double! I wouldn't trade it for the world, just an FYI

That's true. Having 4 I have to divide my year up and take one to the vet for check-up, shots, dental, etc. every three months.

Cha0t1c · 04-24-2013, 10:00 AM

We Started out with a Pikegenese and a Sheltie. We were wondering around in the per store one day ( I know,

I never realized about pet stores until I came to this site, no more pet stores for me) and the lady working there told us about how yorkies dont shed and are hypoallergenic. ( didnt mention the large ammount of grooming and the hard to potty train, but I still love them) and we bought both the sisters because they were so attached. Then last fall my pickagenese was hit by a car and killed. We somehow ended up with two more yorkies. (males, not related) Now I have a pack and love them like they were my own kids.

they tend to aggervate my sheltie ( shes 12) but she enjoys playing with them and hearding them all around the house

Good luck!!

Bentleysmommie · 04-24-2013, 10:21 AM

I think they are addicting, my Bentleys only 5 months old and I'm already researching breeders for a girl lol (keep in mind I already have 2 other Chihuahuas) I have just been holding off because hes not fully potty trained so I cant have another puppy relieving themselves everywhere lol besides I want to enjoy his puppy-ness, but they would definitely be happy playing together.

04-21-2013, 12:03 PM	#16
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	I think two is wonderful. If they could talk I think only Yorkies, would want a brother or sister. You would still be the Mommy of course so number one in Barney's heart. __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal.

04-21-2013, 12:24 PM	#17
navillusc Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: FL, USA Posts: 2,767	Awwww...it may take a little time to grow on your DH...hope not too long, because this sounds like a wonderful opportunity, and your older baby will likely appreciate the playmate as much as your younger baby. __________________ - Cat Brody Mia BriaStormy

04-22-2013, 01:55 PM	#19
Lou Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A little town south of Chicago Posts: 4,525	I have four and believe me I am glad they all have each other whether they get along all the time or not. I have observed so much silent communications between two or all of them it isn't funny. Personally I think they NEED another dog to help them remember that the ARE dogs. BUT if dh isn't n favor of it tread lightly or he might just make your life miserable. __________________ http://www.its-a-yorkie-thing.com Gracie Skeeter Adie Tyler

04-23-2013, 01:46 PM	#22
LilAnnCamp LovingLifeWithAnimals Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pinson, AL Posts: 2,048	I don't have 2 yorkies.... BUT I have a 11 year old poodle and a 10 month old yorkie who adore each other. I don't remember what I did when I only had one small pup. They love each other and it has been the best decision DH and I have made. He agrees that it was the best move for our family. __________________ Ann & Milo, Buttons, Dooley, Mr. Bigglesworth, & Crimson The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. Proverbs 12:10

04-23-2013, 07:04 PM	#26
navillusc Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: FL, USA Posts: 2,767	I was looking to see if there was an update. Please let us know what your DH says. The Doctor knows best, right? __________________ - Cat Brody Mia BriaStormy

04-21-2013, 05:34 PM	#18
LILYgirlandTAKA YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Japan Posts: 306	Same situation here...We have a husky and morkie and they absolutely LOVE each other. the husky is older by about a yr and when we brought lily home skye (husky) was in love with her from the start and vice versa. we moved to Japan and couldn't bring skye last minute because her microchip was defective (ughhhhhhhhhh) so lily was alone when we got here and she looked really depressed and home sick so we thought another puppy would help her so....we got Taka (yorkie). Lily really cant stand him because he will not let her sleep! lily will play a little bit with him until he starts jumping on her then she gets angry and finds somewhere where he cant go and sleeps. its kind of frustrating because we were hoping she would play with him but that wasn't the case so now i have to watch them to make sure lily doesnt snap at him. She has become a meanie pants since we got to Japan. My reason is because she misses Skye as do we since your puppy is only 4m old he should be fine with a playmate!! i say go for it!! sorry for the venting lol

04-23-2013, 01:32 PM	#21
barneysmommmy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,310	update: I took Barney to our vet today to get him started on heart worm medication. I asked the vet for his opinion on having two yorkies. He said it was a great idea and said that two would not be any more work than having one. He also said that yorkies are social and are better behaved when they have a friend rather than having to be home alone when I am at work. I plan to share this information with hubby when he gets home.

04-23-2013, 06:56 PM	#25
Abbey Road YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Prince George BC Canada Posts: 4	We did exactly the same thing. We had a 16 year old yorkie Dexter when we got Abbey. He liked her but she was far too energetic for him. He was too old and tired to play. He tolerated her but mostly he would run and hide. So we ended up getting Owen as a playmate for Abbey and everyone was happy and got along famously. Poor Dexter finally passed away. We sure miss him alot but now Abbey and Owen are the best of buds. I certainly recommend having more than one.

04-24-2013, 10:00 AM	#29
Cha0t1c Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NC Posts: 137	We Started out with a Pikegenese and a Sheltie. We were wondering around in the per store one day ( I know, I never realized about pet stores until I came to this site, no more pet stores for me) and the lady working there told us about how yorkies dont shed and are hypoallergenic. ( didnt mention the large ammount of grooming and the hard to potty train, but I still love them) and we bought both the sisters because they were so attached. Then last fall my pickagenese was hit by a car and killed. We somehow ended up with two more yorkies. (males, not related) Now I have a pack and love them like they were my own kids. they tend to aggervate my sheltie ( shes 12) but she enjoys playing with them and hearding them all around the house Good luck!!

04-24-2013, 10:21 AM	#30
Bentleysmommie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Miami fl Posts: 153	I think they are addicting, my Bentleys only 5 months old and I'm already researching breeders for a girl lol (keep in mind I already have 2 other Chihuahuas) I have just been holding off because hes not fully potty trained so I cant have another puppy relieving themselves everywhere lol besides I want to enjoy his puppy-ness, but they would definitely be happy playing together.