One vs two or more
 

For those out there lucky enough to have two or more of these lil guys, I am looking for ammo to use in my argument for at least one addition to our pack. Denise seems to vacillate between wanting one and being afraid of the additional everything that comes along with it.
For those who had just one for a while and then added a new member, was it a positive experience for your "firstborn"? Are there plus and negatives that we need to know? Are they generally happier when they have a playmate??


Opinions, facts, outright lies, any help (that ends with us getting another Yorkie) would be appreciated. :D :D

In my experience more is always better!!! Mine have always been happier with a playmate and it has helped my girls appetite. I feed them separate but she has maintained a much healthier weight since we got the second pup. Good luck!!!

Depends. Moki my big 3yr 6.6 lbs Male. Left pic. Can do without. 2-3 x a week he will play with the girls. Most the time he doesnt want anything to do with them. Whimsey my 11moFemale center ..Shes 4lbs. She like to play with Moki and Winnie..one the right. But she would rather stay in the lap all day and like ppl most. Winnie my 3.14 lbs 9mo girl...Will take to ppl if theres not dogs. She would rather play with the dogs all day... Each will have there own personality so theres no guarantee it will be better and not worst. But they should be fine. Just feed them separate and give them there own stuff in case. JMHE

After I lost my first Yorkie, my husband wanted to get two puppies, but I was unsure. We only got one little girl, Ashley, who was with us for almost seventeen years. Although my husband worked from home, he was unable to give her his undivided attention. Ashley wanted someone to play with her at all times, so it was then me who wanted another dog and my husband unsure of how Ashley would react to sharing attention. Ashley was six months when Kiwi joined our family. She had the same sire, but a different mother. Ashley loved Kiwi, even though Kiwi was far more dominant. Their breeder had been to our home many times, and saw how loved and happy our girls were. Almost a year later, she asked us if we would take Gracie, who was six months old. She fell in love with her, and she kept her hoping she would get big enough to breed. When she remained tiny, and their breeder knew she would not be big enough, she gave us our precious little angel. Gracie's father was the same as Kiwi and Ashley, and the minute my husband saw her, Gracie instantly stole his heart. We would have missed out on so much if we decided against a third little one. All three were within a year of each other, all puppies. I will forever love those precious little girls. We have so many beautiful and happy memories of them, each with a very different personality, but so very loved. They had each other to cuddle and play with, and I think it's also healthier. They were young, so they readily accepted each other. My husband told their breeder he would see for a week if it worked out with Gracie before he fully committed to her, but their breeder, knowing how much he adored our girls, knew he would never give Gracie up. I was sure of it also. Before she was home with us, he already decided. We would do it again in a heartbeat. Two Yorkies aren't much more difficult to handle than one, three a different story. I walked all three together, bathed all three every Friday night, and took all three on many outings and vacations. Medical is triple, but they were worth every penny and even the deep heartbreak when losing them. The loss is still very difficult, but the far greater loss would not to have had them in our lives.

I have an album of photos on YT, but I will post a few. Unfortunately I need to do it separately. I'm on my iPad.

Bottom right was the first night we had Kiwi. The Maltese was my sister's, but the rest are my precious angels.

Pool races. Kiwi and Gracie.

My three girls.

First week together.

Last one. I wish I had ones of the three together in bed together scanned. This was when they weren't sleeping with us.

Knowing how much you love Bella, I doubt you'd be disappointed. She's still young enough to accept a sibling.

Some years back I had 3, all 3 years apart, all girls, I lived alone, worked full time. I found no cons, all pros, I loved each one equal, they ate together side by side, never once a growl or a snarl They had their spots on the sofa, bed and even the car lol. Week ends where ever I went they came with me. Holidays I was always invited to family ans was TOLD and bring the girls lol. My babies were well socialized with ppl and animals. Oh excuse me, there was a con lol, harnessing them up for their walks, I would harness one up, the other two would get all excited to be going for their walks and would fidget around taking it longer to get the harness on her, now pup # 1 that was already harnessed would get all excited wanting to go for her walk, pup # 3 would be jumping on the two waiting for her turn to get harnessed and I would be laughing at the excited kayos. Boy do I miss those days. They were such sweet girls, the two older ones loved their baby sister and would mother her all day lol, the two older ones took turns in cleaning the baby's face. I guess I was just lucky to have 3 girls that all got along.

I think generally there's 3 cons to having a 2nd (or more). It's double the $$$, more time, more energy.

Actually, there's one more. We initially brought Zoey to be Magnus's playmate. They both prefer human playmate. But they do play together from time to time and it's so precious to watch! Also, even though they're not the best of friends, they do consider each other as a pack.

When it comes down to it, I have absolutely no regrets of adding Zoey to our family. And honestly, Zoey was easier b/c by the time she came, I had more knowledge about how to take care of them.

With all that said... GO FOR IT!!!!!!! :D

Awww, Lisa - those pics were so great to see :) - so precious!!!

Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong here either way. I think dogs do like having another dog around, for the most part. I didn't find a huge difference in having 1 vs 2 - sure it adds costs, care etc - but not much more than that. You can still travel well/easily with 2. I found that at 3 and now, 4, it's much much harder -- you can't easily travel w/ 4 at all.

When we first got Marcel, our Wylie was about 1.5 years old, so had us to himself all that time. So Wylie did become more needy, insecure, confused at first when we got Marcel - so we just gave Wylie whatever he needed from us during that time of transition...and all was well!

I was given a 9 year old Yorkie in January of this year. Him and I became very close. I had already been told that when/if puppies were born to a friends dog I would be given one, but had no idea when that would happen. In March they were born and I let my daughter pick the one she wanted since I had a new dog. Well, I fell in love with one of the puppies and we ended up bringing home 2 new puppies in May.

My 9 year old Yorkie who was very close to me, well he acted like I broke his heart by bringing these puppies home. I would spend extra time with him and love him and it hurt me to think that I hurt him so badly. However, about 2-3 weeks after the puppies arrived (they were siblings so always had each other) my older guy started following them around while they played. Another week or so and he was trying to join in. If there was one on one time with him and my puppy (also a male) they would play. My 9 year old Yorkie taught the puppy how to play tug of war!

Fast forward to now and the two boys are very close to each other. My puppy is the puppy that gets along with everyone. He loves his sister (who is very bossy) and loves my older Yorkie and also loves my husband's 80 lb English Setter. The girl puppy has not been here for nearly a month. Her and my older Yorkie don't spend as much time together but they were really starting to play a little before she left for the summer. The girl puppy does not even try to get along with the setter, she just ignores him.

I think having 2 is better because they always have someone else. They are not alone all the time. My puppy does not chew stuff because if he is bored the older Yorkie plays with him.

Having one was nice, but having more is so much more fun!

Do consider that it may take time for them to bond. I really felt terrible after I brought the puppies home because my older Yorkie was so hurt, but now he wrestles and plays with the puppy and it was all worth it! If one goes somewhere they both want to go. The girl puppy fits in differently because she is always with my daughter, so even when she is home that puppy isn't around mine all day because she is off with her. She sleeps in my daughter's room where my 2 boys sleep curled up with me. Although my puppy loves his sister I think he is now more bonded to my older yorkie. The older Yorkie keeps him out of trouble too!

Like said before 2 isn't much hard or cost to much more.Only the Vet. 3 gets alot harder. But ime U feed the girls separate. I have baby gates. Why they will eat together. But in the same bowl Winnie is a slower eater and She loses weight and Whimsey will gain. I dont fee feed because Moki will eat ll the food. I measure my food and make sure each get enough. I weight them couple times a week and feed more of less depending on how they feel and look. An overweight Yorkie can develop knee problems and alot of other problems associated with being overweight. It may work for you but just remember no dogs are the same. They could be in separable. Or just tolerate each other. But f the most part I think they will get more exercise. Moki get feel more now because he will run more when he does play. And not only during play time with his humans. IMO I like to always have at least 2 dogs. LIke each other, tolerate each other..At least their mind stays busy worrying what the other one is doing or has. Instead of just needing a human 24/7. They will only need one 23/7 after they have a friend

Getting ready in a couple of months to have two from same litter which are on the smaller side. We have raised a Mother and kept one of her pups. They were the best of friends, and she house broke him also. Hope for the same with our future two new fur babies.

I got Brody from his previous family as a 're-home' when he was 14 months old. Then we puppysat a friend's Shih Tzu. After she left, Brody was so forlorne, I searched for a 'friend like him' with similar size, age, and personality and/or breed and found Mia, another Yorkie (all golden...color fault) needing a new home. Both Brody and Mia were 17 months old when Brody met Mia and she came home with us. They became instant, best friends. We now have three Yorkies, and all were adults when our Yorkie family expanded. They have adapted and are all 'family' now, they play together, kissy-face each other, and we are thrilled since each has an individual personality. Each loves us endlessly and we them, and each provides endless delight for us. Right now, one is at daddy's feet, sleeping, one is half in a doggie bed with a chew toy, and one is being petted by my side...between typing, I mean...LOL. There is extra work and expense, but it is not sufficient for me to worry about. I do everything I can to keep them safe and healthy. I bathe all three in the shower together and dry and groom them in rapid succession. I brush them out one after the other...no big deal...they know the drill...LOL. I think a lot depends on the dogs, but the humans play an important role as well. Would I do it again? You bet your sweet bippy I would.

thank you for your reply and encouragement. We lost our Miss Gracie after nearly 15 years and it devastated us. She took a piece of our heart and left us a piece of hers. We raised a pup from Cricket's first litter which was "Damit" (shy of 3lb) and they both lived to age 14. I now have my mother's poodle which is 12 and she gets along well with other dogs so think she will be a big comfort to them and they will be to her also. We miss the Yorkie kisses and peace, comfort, and fun and know these little fur babies will bring that joy back into our home.

Having two means twice as much love and fun. :) Our first had an 'only child' personality, but he loves the company of his little brother.

The downsides: twice as many vet bills and twice as much grooming. Traveling with one is easier whether it is just a day outing or overnight stay.

That said, I am very happy we have our 2nd boy, Teddy. He was meant for us.

Hi guys! Work has been.... well work lately! I thank each and every one of you for your time to help out in my cause! Lisa, your pictures were awesome, I intend to show them to Denise as the cuteness factor should be more than enough. The pics of them in the pool were great. I was wondering how they would take to swimming. It is so hot here in the summer I was thinking of a kiddie pool on the back screened in porch.
I am in search of a good breeder at this point. Honestly, I know that it would take a new pup about 2.5 seconds to have mommy wrapped around a little puppy paw but after the difficult early puppyhood we had with Bella, she is just afraid of the emotional investment. I try to tell her that with a good breeder the first months won't have to be like it was but it really took a toll on her emotionally. Thank you all for the stories of your fur babies. I will keep updates here on the search!!