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04-04-2016, 02:12 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Marlboro, NJ, USA
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| Would getting a third Yorkie ruin the bond between the two I have? I have two male Yorkies. They are both a year old (one is just 1 month older and I only got them a month apart from the same breeder). They're very close. I've been thinking about adding a female (both my males are neutered and she would get spayed). Would this throw a wrench in the relationship my current two have now? One (the first one) loves every other dog he meets. The second one usually keeps his distance (and sometimes even growls) at other dogs when he first meets them but once he gets to know them he is fine with them. But he doesn't play with any other dog except my other one. My first one will play with any dog. Would getting a third be a bad idea? Also, is there a certain timeframe when getting a third would be better? As much as I want another, I don't want to get it right now. Ideally I would wait about a year but I worry that by the time they're two they won't want a bouncy puppy around. I had a Yorkie before them who died at 15 years old and the older he got the less he tolerated other dogs. I waited too long with him and then I knew I wouldn't be able to get a second. That's why I got my current second so close after the first. What do you all think? Yorkies are addictive! |
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04-05-2016, 04:22 AM | #2 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Unforch, there is no predicting this...a 3rd yorkie could make no difference at all, or could make some difference...it's as unpredictable as that.
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04-05-2016, 04:30 AM | #3 |
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| You really can't predict how they will act. But welcome to YT fellow Monmouth Co, NJ member
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04-05-2016, 06:04 AM | #4 |
YT 1000 Club Member | It will change the way they are, but might not be a bad change. If they are well bonded they may just pull this new puppy in with them and love it just like a little sister. I had 1 Yorkie that I took in as a 9 year old. I was getting a Yorkie (mix) puppy from a friend about 5 months later. That 9 year old got so bonded with me that I was worried, but the puppy was my then 17 year old daughter's birthday present so it was HER puppy. Well, I went and fell in love with a brother to that puppy and my friend asked me if I would take that puppy since I loved him so much already and she knew he would be spoiled. So, we ended up bringing in 2 puppies at that point. My 9 year old that had just bonded to me acted like I broke his heart. I would take him on special walks with just him and I would take him places and leave the puppies at home. He lived on the back of the couches completely for a week or two. Anytime he touched the ground the puppies pounced on him (they adored him). Well one day about 2 weeks after I brought home the puppies, they were playing and wrestling on the floor. The older dog watched as usual but then he ventured down onto the couch and then to the floor and then he jumped into their dog pile! They think he is their older brother and they just adore him! The first couple weeks I questioned if I made the right decision on bringing in my own puppy, but the 2 of them (my puppy and the older Yorkie) sleep in my bed with me and my husband and they are actually bonded in their own way. The brother and sister puppy have their own bond as well. The girl puppy loves the older dog, but not in the same way as my puppy does, but she sleeps with my daughter and gets her own time alone with her. It will change things, but that won't necessarily be a bad change. If your puppies adopt her as their little sister it will all be great. On a side note, my mom got a sibling puppy to mine but from a later litter and she brings him over whenever she visits and my puppies just jump right in and play with him like he is one of them. They are not like that with random puppies though.
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04-05-2016, 06:44 AM | #5 |
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| I see a family in my town with three yorkies and they are SO adorable! I think a girl would be so much fun to add to the boys. let us know what you decide! |
04-05-2016, 07:21 AM | #6 |
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| I know what you mean...I'm going through something similar. Scottie will be 2 years old in May and we recently got a 5 month old girl yorkie, Casey. When Scottie was a puppy, he played really really well with his yorkie brother - even after leaving the breeders home and then revisiting his brother a few times later on. Scottie also made friends and love playing with a neighborhood Biewer yorkie mutt, who they met as puppies when they were both a couple months apart. Aside from these two friends, Scottie is fearful and timid of most other dogs. I wanted him to have a friend. I read that it's best that a second dog is introduced 1 to 2 years apart. So a year and some later, along comes Casey. For the first week, Scottie was aloof and depressed. The first day, he wouldn't let me touch him after Casey licked me all over my hands. Each time she approached him, he'd low-growl at her to tell her to keep her distance. She didn't care lol...she's just a ball of bursting energy. So Scottie had to constantly dodge her. It's about two weeks now and he seems to have finally gotten used to seeing her around and is actually instigating play with her when he's bored. I think he still finds her annoying because he's maturing and lost his puppy energy. She's quite possessive and is stealing all his stuff (beds, toys, food, water). He's super passive and is letting her steal all her stuff and still dodging her (drops the toy he's playing with as soon as she comes charging towards him). Heck, he doesn't get to play like he did before anymore since she's been around (we used to play fetch at home all the time). I feel bad for Scottie. He's either a gentleman or just a big wuss. It's a little weird parenting them as I've never been an actual parent before. But very slowly, they're bonding and becoming friends. I really enjoy seeing them play. Last night, while I was washing my dishes, they chased each other the entire time. By the time it was bedtime, they were pooped and both slept soundly through the night! Good luck with your possible third. It's quite stressful! But hopefully all worth it with time
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04-05-2016, 09:11 AM | #7 |
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| Thanks everyone! JadeD and canana, your initial situations are what I was worried about. I'm not worried about my first because he loves other dogs but I'm worried that my second will be sad if I get a third. But I'm glad to hear your situations both worked out! I'm still thinking about it. If I do get a third it sounds like it's best to get it before their second birthday so I have about a year haha. My first turned 1 on March 30 and my second will be 1 On May 1. They are such polar opposites, I would like to get one in between (the first is a sturdy 7-pounder that's outgoing and friendly and loves everyone equally... the second is a shy 3-pounder that is truly a one person dog.) I also rushed into getting both of them (I got the first one two weeks after my 15 year old Yorkie passed) , I'd like to take more time when selecting the third though most likely I'll use the same breeder. |
04-05-2016, 09:37 AM | #8 |
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| No probs! I totally get it. For the first few days, I kept asking myself if I made a mistake. It was awful seeing Scottie depressed and withdrawn. Each day lasted forever! I think he's very similar to your second. Fun fact - your first has the same May 1st birthday as Scottie lol! I also got my second from the same breeder. I think if you get a third, it'll work out. You just have to be strong during the initial stages of it. And you'll have to spend extra time to help them bond. I found that training them together in the same room helped Scottie. This was day 3. He then realized when she's around, things were still good and he still got treats. And then obviously, having to spend time with each of them individually. Casey is really confident and sure of herself so it works out well that when she's around I'm able to give Scottie lots of attention and back scratches without her getting jealous. It's only when I leave the two of them playing on the floor (while monitoring them) that she bullies him and steals his stuff. She's still learning though. Scottie and I are both teaching her to be less bossy. It's really tiring but still fun Especially because she's just so cute!
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