Adding another Yorkie to our home...want tips/advice
 

Hey guys,
After many years, I have decided it's time to give my 7 year old boy a sister. We have purchased from a wonderful breeder and she will be coming home mid-July. My husband and I are over the moon excited although I've never had two Yorkies at the same time and I know how finicky, particular and stubborn they can be. My boy is COMPLETELY spoiled (as he should be) and he plays well with others, goes to daycare, dog parks and even I've kept a friends dog twice at home and my boy loved the company. I am curious though, what are some do's or don'ts that you all have learned through your experience when adding another Yorkie to your family? Thank you guys, I want to make this the most pleasant transition for my boy as we welcome Baby Estelle to our home.

Make sure you still give him alone time. Puppies require a lot of attention so just make sure your still giving him a lot. Be prepared that he might not like her right away and it might take some time. I would also make sure he has some where to get away from the pup if he wants to.

We are doing the same thing! we are getting a baby sister for out three year old yorkie Rocco. We will be bringing Rosie home in August. I am excited and nervous at the same time.Rocco is a joy and we hope this new addition is as wonderful as our Rocco. Good luck!

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I have no advise on adding another yorkie. We brought home golden doodle when your yorkie girl was 5 years old. It was challenging, because Sophie didn't want to have anything in common with the new puppy. She was ok up until the puppy wanted to play with her. She was barking and running away from the puppy. Golden doodle learned that he can't play with Sophie and was giving her her privacy, for the most part. When Sophie passed away, he was said and slept at the place where Sophie's bed was standing.
Now we are thinking to bring a little yorkie girl (it's 1.5 years since Sophie's death). Our goldendoodle is 4 years old. He will get a little sister. Does anybody has experience to add a puppy yorkie to the bigger dog inhouse.

I also looking for good reputable breeder, please let me know from who you are getting your yorkies.


Thank you,
Nika

Almost six months in since adding a new pup and al i can say is sit back and let them find a natural balance. The older dog was not as old as yours so he was still pretty playful and he hid from the puppy and jumped up on chairs and sofas and perched where the up could not reach. he would sit there and watch the pup tire herself out barking then he would sniff around her when she slept. The have found their own balance, he lets her know when he does not want to play and she goes about her business. But there is no fighting or bloodshed. LOL.

My :02 would be to watch them interact closely. In a perfect world, the adult will teach the pup its limits with a look or a snarl. It shouldn't go beyond that, not in a way where the more delicate puppy could get hurt. If it does, separate them and prevent injury to the pup.

I'm cautious because I introduced a senior Yorkie to the house with a 2 year old, and the 2 year old was rude. He'd try to viciously attack. I figured out he was a toy hoarder, and I mostly solved the problem by addressing that.

Just about the time I thought he was cured, I brought home a puppy, sweetest puppy ever. Again, the adult tried to fight in a way that could have hurt the pup. This was more than hoarding. He just didn't know how to nicely tell the pup to back off.

So I just managed their interaction and told the puppy myself when she was going to far, literally standing between them or separating them when I knew it was about to get rough. The older dog eventually learned he didn't have to solve the problem. I would. As the puppy matured, she learned her limits with my help.

But I think that's a rare case. I've seen other Yorkies welcome newcomers just fine. Good luck! Be sure to let us know how it goes.