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Old 01-09-2006, 11:41 AM   #16
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My Yorkie is 7 months and my Shih tzu is 8 months and they play all the time!
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Old 01-09-2006, 11:48 AM   #17
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Afie is 20 months old now and Lottie is 16 weeks old , I got lttie to keep him company ,I was a bit worried at first but they have got on so well and he adores her. Even when she chases him around they have so much fun together. Best thing we ever done.
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Old 01-09-2006, 12:20 PM   #18
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We got Sailor about two months after we had Magic...we felt that at times she was getting bored just playing with us. Now they play together all the time, they can't stand not being near each other!! I think it was the best decision we made....we get double the yorkie fun!!
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We've actually considered getting another Yorkie too but it seems like Aria doesn't like other dogs. When she meets a new dog she gets curious and kinda gets close but then she leaves and wants nothing to do with them, she also seems as if she is scared of them. Do you guys have any suggestions on how we can get her used to another dog? If we bring one home how do we know if she will accept her? I have heard people saying at first it's questionable but how many weeks does that last? When would you know for sure? Kinda want to get an idea before we make the possible mistake of bringing one home and Aria hating her. Thanks!
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Bella came to live with us in Sept and by Dec I just had to have Lexi.... The first week was really a struggle..... Bella was NOT happy! Now they are sisters.... they fight like sisters and worry about each other like sisters.... If we are holding Lexi and Bella can't find her she frantically looks for her until we show her that we have her. Usually Lexi doesn't let Bella out of her sight...Lexi does sleep more than Bella so Bella still has her Mommy time that she is used to. They entertain each other during the day and sleep all cuddled together at night now. I worried at first that I was making the wrong decision and if you would have asked me that first week... I couldn't have answered because I didn't get any sleep and all I did was monitor their relationship.... but now.... I LOVE HAVING MY TWO GIRLS! About the only thing that I see that has doubled is the amount of puppy pad we go through.... but compared to the joy two yorkies bring... it is way worth it!
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hello I am a new poster to this community, I have 2 yorkies, Peeka (2) Emerald (1) and a Maltese Dutchess (2) they do keep each other company but boy oh boy the noise level goes way up especially when there are kids or cats on the street...........but they love each other, and they are way spoiled
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Old 01-09-2006, 02:06 PM   #22
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My two Yorkies are almost 3 years apart. I got the second to keep my 1st company while I worked. Merlin, the oldest, wanted nothing to do with Mickey - and still doesn't from time to time. But they do sleep near each other and I believe they need each other. Their personalities are different. Merlin use to never bark.. till we got Mickey. He's the yappy type that taught Melrin to bark at everything. I'll second the comments that the noise levels increase, the vet bills increase, the need attention increases... but so do the kisses, puppy eyes, and that unconditional dog love!
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Old 01-10-2006, 12:47 AM   #23
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thanks for the feedback everyone! i'm really itching to get bunjee a buddy but the noise factor is concern considering i live in a condo. and of course the financial considerations are always up there too. but first and foremost is how bunjee, being spoiled as an only child, will handle another dog in the house and will they actually keep each other company or will i end up with 2 furbabies at home with separation anxiety...

i'm not in a hurry tho, i find that i've still so much to learn from raising my first puppy, i didn't want to jump the gun too quickly. i'm actually thinking of keeping an eye out for a small breed, non shedding puppy or an adult dog (i'm thinking another yorkie or havanese or a mix like morkie) to adopt. maybe from a shelter, maybe from a breeder who's retiring a sire or dam in their breeding line.

for those who brought a second yorkie home, did you ever bring your first yorkie to the breeder's to see how they will interact with the second? or is the expectation that they'll hit it off to start or just learn to accept each other as time passes?
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Okay, now I have a question. I've never had 2 Yorkies, but I have had 3 dogs at one time.

Don't you find that having more than one means ALOT more noise???
To keep the noise level down, you just have to train them to be quiet or quit barking.

When our two get too rough, I say "FINISH" and they know to stop. They come to me and I give them a treat and they calm right down.
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I wouldn't worry about double the cost. I don't know about you, but we spend about $20 on food every 3 months. (Granted, it would be $20 every month and a half or so if we had two.) I know my mom spends maybe double that in a month with a lab and a beagle. There will be the vet costs, but if there aren't any emergencies or health-related problems, it's only an extra $100-$200 a year (depending on where you live) with shots, exams, and flea and heartworm medicine. You'll have to purchase a new collar and leash, food bowl, and maybe a new bed, but they'll share toys, so you won't have to go spend the initial chunk of change you spent when you were starting from scratch.

You'll just have to stay on top of the barking from the beginning so that no bad habits form. We use a can with change to curb Olivia's barking. She usually gets scared and runs to my lap when I shake it.

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When we were looking at getting Maddy Waddy, we took Gizmo to Denise's house several times before we actually brought her home... but he wasn't very keen,keep in mind Denise(breeder) had the mom ,dad and 4 pups! So that was alot for Gizmo to take. It took about a week or two but eventually they he was okay with her. We picked up Maddy Dec.23 2005 and we are now Jan 10,2006 so it didn't take that long and now Gizmo defends his little sister from bullys or bigger dogs! Good luck with your decision!
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Old 01-10-2006, 07:40 AM   #27
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Haha- yorkies are like pringles...you cant have just one. I

Since i got Sirius about a month ago, and im already DYING to get a new puppy! im even having dreams about it. HunnieBunnie- this was such a great thread, sooo much input and def made me realize im DEF getting another one. Probably when hes around 1 :]
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Even with six, our biggest noise problem is when dogs are on TV. Every bark sends the entire group outside through the doggie door, ker-thump, ker-thump, ker-thump, ker-thump, ker-thump, ker-thump - and then back again - barking all the while. I usually say 'enough', and they will all settle down until the next bark. I will have to close the back door so they cannot get out, that will settle them down a little. Other than that, they bark to get birds out of our yard, and occasionally when the cat is blocking the stairway. I just don't let them bark randomly. I find it a joy to have a pack of yorkies, they play so cute-ly together. They keep me laughing all day. And when I want to hold a baby, I always have a 'taker'.
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y0rkieL0ver they are totally like pringles! i'm glad you're finding this thread as helpful as i am!

centralnewyorki i know it won't be twice as much with 2 yorkies vs. 1 yorkie but i have thought about where the increase in cost is going to be with a second doggie...and compiled a list... (i'm a list person )

individual items (approx $1300/year on an adult dog)
- routine maintence insurance
- accidental and health medical insurance
- other vet/medication fees
- professional grooming
- boarding and daycare (8 days/year)
- travel costs such as air travel (1x/year)
- food and treats
- flea and tick meds
- puppy pads
- baby wipes and other doggie cleaning products
- home cleaning products
- carrier and crate
- obedience classes

shared items
- clothes
- toys
- bedding
- home grooming products

existing duplicated items (items i have more than one set of anyways)
- harness/collar/leash
- food/water dishes
- pet bed

of course the first year cost with a puppy would be a little more but ongoing with two adult dogs, i'm looking at an additional $1k a year at minimum for the life of the pets. decisions, decisions!

but financial costs aside, the important thing is that bunjee get along with his future new best friend! i'd love to have two happy, healthy little furbabies around! double the pleasure! double the fun! double the laughter!

i'm totally keeping an eye on shelter listings... anyone in northern california find something good, lemme know!!!
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I only have one right now. I am lookng for my red female and I hope that when I do, it will help both me and Gus with our seperation issues. He's a mommy's boy big time and is so sad when I have to leave him and I do nothing but worry about him if I have to leave him behind.
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