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Does anyone here have four or more Yorkies? We have Zeus and Perseus, and the gentleman we got them from called my husband about a month ago. He has two boys left from a litter that he doesn't want separated for some reason. He asked if we would take them both. I realize the financial part. What I'm wondering is how much more trouble (or maybe not) are four versus two? Any advice is appreciated.

I think besides the financial part is the age of the person. I was in my early to mid 40's when I had 3 wild, zooming, crazy girls, adding a 4th at that time would not have been a problem, the older a person gets the less they can manage. Remember, these babies are with us 13 to 17 years, just food for thought.

Completely agree!!!

I am 50 but still work a full time job and have a 17 year old senior in high school. Zeus is almost 4 and Perseus is almost 3, but barring anything horrible, we plan to have dogs until we die. I realize that could be tomorrow, but I certainly don't plan my life that way. I still go to the high school football games on Friday nights to watch my son march at halftime, but other than that, we are homebodies. I'm still up at 5:45 a.m. and go until 11:00 p.m. Once again, barring anything horrible, we will have to work until we're at least 67. I guess we'll give it a go.

Double the yorkies, double the fun. Just sayin' --KatysMom

If you really want these puppies then I say go for it. Zeus and Perseus are young enough to adjust to puppies and join in wrestling matches lol, oh what fun there will be in your house lol. Please keep us posted.

Sounds like it will be lively at your house. Enjoy the little ones. They are so cute and so happy to be in a loving home.

They'll definitely be loved! My part is the man we get them from not wanting them separated for whatever reason. That alone breaks my heart. They may be very bonded at this point, possibly? I don't know, but I would hate to separate these babies, and we've wanted one more. When his opportunity knocked, my husband said why not two more. I thought 3 was perfect. Oh, well, I'll guess we'll find out which of us is correct. The two we have are no trouble. If they can't go somewhere, we don't go; so, I guess it will be no different with four. Thanks for the help!

I have four. I’m not going to lie it’s huge financially like it’s $1300 just for a year for all four for heart worm and flea and tick meds. That’s not including yearly blood work and vaccines. Figuring out who threw up and did this or that. I’m not sure how terrible it would be if they all got an illness together or worms or something. Taking three to the vet was terrible I hope not to take all four at once. Traveling is hard. Don’t get me wrong I love love love them and they are my babies and there is soooooo much good but it’s hard. Mine are not tiny though so not sure if that makes a difference. Callie is 11 and 16 pounds, Joey is 2 and 11 pounds, Penny is 2 and 12 pounds and Ollie 8 months and 10 pounds. One thing I also noticed is most hotels and rental cabins only let 2 dogs in. In my mind 3 is much more manageable then 4.

It's wonderful that your DH is all for it, it helps when hubby is on board, 4 hands are better then two. Since you were all ready thinking about getting another one, why not two. It would be horrible to break up a bonded pair. How old are these puppies that he still has them.

Zeus is 5 lbs. and Perseus is 6 lbs. We rarely travel -- only back home to see my mama and sister (the babies go with us -- if they couldn't, we wouldn't go). All my husband has left is 1 brother, which he sees once a year. Vacations are not relaxing for me or my teenager -- we both don't like to be away from home. I hate being away from home with a passion. We will never be flying as I refuse, and my husband can't anymore. He has a macular cyst that "bleeds" when he flies (he literally sees red). Went on a trip he won to Cancun and called me upset and didn't want to fly back home. Thankfully, he could buy the drops for the cyst at the resort in Cancun without a prescription. It scared him to death that he was losing his eyesight. He has a letter from the ophthalmologist -- absolutely no flying under any circumstances. It guess it's the money part that bothers me the most. Fear if something goes wrong. My husband is a "water off a duck's back" kind of person. He tells me I worry and look for things to worry about constantly. He says you can't live your life worried about what MIGHT happen. God, I wish was like that. Thanks for your help!

I am not certain. My husband only had the nerve to tell me about this yesterday.

LOL, that is funny lol. the breeder may not even have these boys if he told your DH a month ago. You can get health ins for the puppies in case you don't have it for your other two pups.

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Oh ... and please share pictures. :cool:

I have health insurance on all the younger ones and pay $94 a month. Expense is a huge part in my opinion. You have to do what you feel comfortable with. Things do go wrong so you definitely want to be prepared for that. Don’t get me wrong there are many positives.

As long as you can afford their basic care and you have the space and the desire, why not. The thing about multiple dogs is sometimes its easier because they can play and entertain themselves when you work or have other things to do.

Fear if something goes wrong. My husband is a "water off a duck's back" kind of person. He tells me I worry and look for things to worry about constantly. He says you can't live your life worried about what MIGHT happen. God, I wish was like that. I totally agree with your husband insofar as "you can't live your life worried about what MIGHT happen"...I'm a very cautious person and I, too, prefer to be home. But you know what, if you need money for the pooches, you'll find it somehow, some way. You just will! Don't fret, relax, and prepare for four-times the joy and laughs and love!!!

Exactly, this is what pet insurance is for, many companies give discounts for multiple pets!

Well, it has taken me awhile to be able to post. I am heartsick. We did not get the babies, and I am haunted with the memory of them now. There was something wrong with these two babies, and if we had no money worries, we would have gotten them anyway. They looked nothing like our Zeus and Perseus. The guy said he bred a Yorkie and Parti-Yorkie. We do not believe that to be the case. Their heads were round like an apple-head chihuahua. Their ears flopped and were very wide-set on their heads. They would not engage you at all, nor would they engage with Zeus and Perseus. We could tell immediately Perseus would not be happy -- he would not do anything but turn his head. That could have been due to the smell -- oh yee gods, the smell. I realize puppies are not going to smell great, but these babies were pitiful. They had green flies on their backs when they were handed to my husband. I looked in the man's car, and there were green flies in the car. One baby's tongue would not stay in his mouth -- it would stick out to the right side (all of his teeth were there). This one also had been "attacked" by another dog and was missing part of his nose. The other baby was missing all of the hair along the right side of his mouth, and the skin underneath looked strange. I can't say anymore as I'm currently tearing up at the thought of these precious babies. I worry about what kind of home and life they may have in their future. I'm so sad and can't get them out of my mind.

That's so awful I'm so sorry.

OMG how horrible for you, green flies, these poor babies are getting bitten up big time, these poor, poor babies. Just your description of these poor lil boys sickens me. He would be better off surrendering them to a rescue where they will be treated for what ever they have, obviously he is not getting medical attention for them. A horrible sight to see and not soon forgotten. I am so sorry, I know you had your heart set on these lil boys (((hugs))) :love:

We used to have 4, and sadly now only have 2 beloveds :(. I would have all 4 for the rest of our lives, if it were possible bc they are our babies and it's so heartbreaking to lose them.

But I do think 4 is a lot to be responsible for and it can be tough logistically too. Having 4 is a big financial responsibility - and yorkies are prone to several very expensive health issues - so I would fully consider that fact. Health insurance is def an option - but again, for 4, it gets pricey each month.

Logistically - *very* tough to travel with 4 - whether you try to take them along, or, get a hotel room, or, leave them at home with a sitter somehow. When we had just 2 for awhile, we traveled with them on a plane, in the car, to hotels etc -- but once we got 4, it was much more challenging.

I know this was hard, but thank you for sharing your heartbreaking experience.

There just are not words ....

I hope we all give our little ones an extra hug and belly rub now, then light a candle or say a prayer that the pups you wrote about find love and care. --KatysMom

I definitely agree with you. I don't know what I'm going to do if all four have to go to the vet at the same time :eek:

As long as you are financially secure and you think they have the space to go wild, why not? Just make sure you don't over commit yourself, don't want the other dogs to lose out on attention from Mom and Dad!