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10-01-2013, 11:32 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Texas
Posts: 17
| Introduction and Question Hello all! My name is Julie (aka Juls) and I'm so excited to have found this awesome forum! I live in Texas and have been happily married for almost 24 years. My DH and I have two beautiful boys (17 and 8) and up until this point have been a cat family all these years, due to my allergies. Both of my boys have begged us for years for a dog and I recently learned about Yorkies and they are wonderful pets (and don't shed!). My youngest son has been around his friends' Yorkies and other small animals and is so loving and sweet with them I just can't say no to them any longer. I am very new and learning a lot by reading your posts. Just by reading I have fallen in love with this breed already and I cannot wait to bring these beautiful babies into our home. My DH asked me this morning if I would consider another breed and I had to tell him no, because I have my heart set on the Yorkie. My DH and I are considering getting two Yorkies for our family. I have been told by other people with dogs, that their pets are happier because they have a companion, which makes sense, is that true? The next question is I have read the males tend to fight to be the alpha and the females fight to be the baby or the diva (it wasn't actually worded that way, but you get the idea). The writer of this particular topic recommended 1 male and 1 female if you are considering two. Thoughts? Thank you in advance for reading and I look forward to receiving feedback. I haven't had a dog in a really long time and I'm learning so much from reading the posts here. Thanks. Juls |
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10-01-2013, 11:46 AM | #2 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Maryland
Posts: 25
| Welcome! I can not answer your questions because Andy is my first yorkie. I have had golden retrievers all of my life. But once i turned 18, i became allergic to all animals. After having them all of my life. Crazy, right? However, i still have a 12 year old intacked male (golden retriever). And Andy is a 4 month old male yorkie. They adore each other. So as far as two males of different breed, they are great. Other than my yorkie licks my goldens mouth nonstop for some reason.
__________________ Mommy and Andy |
10-01-2013, 01:06 PM | #3 |
♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas
Posts: 22,140
| Welcome to another Texan! I agree that a male, female would be an easier combination to live around in most cases. Two little terrier males can really flex up on each other at times if they are both alpha or dominant-leaning and boy, as first dogs, it can be a trial. Yorkies are quite frail unless you get larger-sized ones so be kind of prepared to turn into a watchful, cautious dog owner. They are head-strong, don't know they are subject to gravity, often prey-driven little risk-takers, despite their tiny size so know this going in. I hadn't had my Tibbe but 3 months when he jumped clean out of my arms as I was coming in the front door with him! He will go after any animal to chase it with purpose in his eyes! My little 3 lb. Jilly once got herself attacked by a 65 lb. Dalmatian by growling and lunging for it as it ran toward us. She had surgery and lived but these little guys are often reckless and headstrong so be prepared to be a strong leader and train, train, train once you get your dog(s). Healthcare expenses can be large. Still and all, there is no other breed quite like them and they are the only dog for me. Might be wisest to get one, raise it past puppyhood and then get the second unless you are extremely brave and love a lot of work. haha. Best luck to you and your new dog(s).
__________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |
10-01-2013, 08:35 PM | #4 |
Hook Em! Bevo & Mack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas
Posts: 3,752
| Welcome to Yt!!! Beware of yorkies! You will most definitely fall in love! I have 3 boys and a girl... They all get along great and luckily I've never had an alpha situation! I think (IMO) boys seem to be a bit more affectionate than females... They all have such unique personalities though!! Getting 2 at the same time could be challenging, however you would get all the training done at the same time! Please read up in the breed and know they are indoor pets, and require a lot of attention! They love their people! Good luck to you!!
__________________ Kendra Bevo and Mack & grandpups Bryleigh and Jaxon |
10-01-2013, 09:08 PM | #5 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
Posts: 23,247
| A male and a female can fight to for attention. Are you looking to get puppies or rescue adult dogs? If you want to go with puppies sense you haven't had a dog before I would suggest just getting one because it is a lot of work and yorkies although very smart can be very stubborn and hard to potty train then after the first one is trained then get your second. If you are looking to rescue you might be able to find two dogs that the rescue wants to stay together which can be harder to adopt out and both dogs have already bonded together. Welcome to YorkieTalk!
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
10-01-2013, 09:21 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern VA
Posts: 3,192
| I think quite a few members here have 2 (or more) males. Maximo's boys come to mind. I think they get along great but if I remember correctly, she didn't bring them in at the same time. (Anyone, please correct me if I'm wrong) I have a male & female. Magnus was about 1 year old when Zoey joined our family. I can't say that they're BFFs but they do get along. Zoey "tries" to be the alpha and Magnus seem to tolerate it as much as he can. But once he had enough, he lets her know. With that said, I actually have a question. If one decided to get two pups of same gender, from the same litter, would they fight for the alpha position in the new home? I mean in a way where one should worry for their safety. I don't think I've ever read/heard of any incidents where siblings hurt each other like that so I'm curious... |
10-01-2013, 09:32 PM | #7 | |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NJ
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We had an older male yorkie and an older medium sized female mutt when we got them. The yorkie was defiantly the alpha before he got Alzheimer, the mutt was the most submissive thing ever. The poodles were about 4 when the other 2 died (they were 18). I can't really say which poodle was the alpha. They used to get into fights periodically. They weren't vicious fights, basically they'd stand on their hind legs, lock arms, and growl at each other, sometimes wrestling around a bit. No one ever got hurt and they didn't bite at each other. Usually they'd just suddenly stop and huff at each other, or we'd get a blanket and break it up. They'd also growl at each other fairly often, but they loved each other and got along great most of the time. I'd get female siblings again. | |
10-01-2013, 09:33 PM | #8 |
♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri
Posts: 4,290
| Welcome to YT and the amazing world of our beloved yorkies. I have one of each and they do very well together. As far as getting two as puppies I am sure it would be double the work but I think you would be ok. Mine were both very easy to housebreak. Laddy my male has a wonderful loving and cuddly personality. A silky coat that is easy to groom. Kyra is very loving also but tends to try to be alfa even though she is much smaller. Has a modified coat that takes a lot of care. Whichever way you tend to go I think it is all in the training and correcting on whether they will get along, also in the quality of their breeding.
__________________ CharleneMama to Laddy and Kyra and Always in our hearts Lolita |
10-01-2013, 09:48 PM | #9 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 25,041
| Welcome to Yorkie Talk. I believe there is no magic combination for gender when choosing 2 or more Yorkies. It comes down to the individual dogs. Males are not always dominant, and females are not always submissive. I have 2 dominant/strong males, brothers from different litters, and they get along very well. They were both easy to potty train, so don't let anyone tell you that males are always difficult in that department. I think the most important consideration is looking for a breeder who emphasizes good temperament in the breeding program, and who raises the puppies to be well prepared for their new home. Best wishes in your search for your pups.
__________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy |
10-01-2013, 09:50 PM | #10 | |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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10-01-2013, 11:17 PM | #11 |
BANNED! Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Spain
Posts: 147
| Welcome to YT!!! I have a male and a female right now (sibblings from the same litter, best thing I ever did) and previously (years back) I had a male and two females. IMO, males (or mine anyway lol) are way more affectionate and eager to please.The girls are also affectionate, but in their own little "on my terms" kinda way My girls have always been sweet natured little things, but thereŽs just something about the boys that I absolutely LOVE. My first male was neutered at the age of 4 months old and he was an amazing little guy.Perfect! I always asumed it was because he was neutered.But Milo (the male I have now) was intact until after a year old and he never gave me any trouble either...but, in their defense, I have always had VERY very submissive boys.The Alphas in my packs have always been the females.My boys just like to keep the peace lol. For anyone getting two yorkies at once, IŽd say that the perfect balance is a boy & a girl I think they just compliment each other Congrats on your decision, welcome to YT and lots of luck on your search for your new babies! |
10-02-2013, 04:59 AM | #12 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Texas
Posts: 17
| Thank you all so much! This really helps. |
10-02-2013, 05:17 AM | #13 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central california
Posts: 799
| I have four dogs My two eldest (12 years old) are male female both gotten as older pups 4 months and 6 months from shelter, rarely (maybe 3 x over 12 years) fight mostly just rough house. My babies (1 yer and 7 months) have never fought, love to rough house both males. I don't think gender is such an issue as the ages you get them. If you want two, I prefer getting puppies. Either both same litter or one litter then the next following year. I personally don't see much difference in training one vs two. Some are difficult to house train so be patient. It is very important you dog is trained and socialized so they don't develop those bad habits people associate with little dogs. Good luck |
10-02-2013, 05:20 AM | #14 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central california
Posts: 799
| My Aussie and youngest pup are super affectionate (males). My lab is just sweet and dopey (female). Finally, my teddy is affectionate but more like a cat, in his time and likes his space. Again, I think it is more personality than gender. |
10-02-2013, 09:43 AM | #15 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 2,631
| from my experience Teegy was a great dog on his own, but he came to life when Tufty came into the house and he realized he wasn't leaving. They amuse me to no end on a weekend morning while I have my coffee, they cuddle and sleep together. Teegy will go and get a toy from the box and bring it back for them to play tug of war. DO IT |
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