My parents want to get a second Yorkie, and I don't. HELP! - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

jkat · 04-12-2006, 10:55 AM

I'm getting a second yorkie and here is my reason:

My furby needs to have a dog companion, not just human companion. There are times when "people" in her life can't give her the full attention as before. For example, later in life I will start a family of my own and have a human child or two. By then, she would be SOOO depressed because Mom's attention has shifted. I would never want to see her in that stage.

If she had a second yorkie (maybe even a third...lol), they'd be able to keep each company and wouldn't have a rely on "people" to give her attention. By the time my family starts, she wouldn't be that stressed.

Oh yeah, I'd think it's inevitable that she'd be jealous at first and be territorial. There's nothing wrong with that. She'd grow accustomed to the second yorkie. Before you know it, they are best friends and can't be separated.

Miss Cat Ears · 04-12-2006, 11:01 AM

I can see where everyone here is all gung-ho about more yorkies no matter what, but keep in mind that you are the one who knows Mickey best. My 7-year old, Pivo, has been an only dog for the past 6 years. We had a chow-chow when we got him and he loved her to death.

Now Pivo still lives with my parents and I live in another state. When I went home this past weekend I brought my baby yorkie with me (13 weeks). Pivo was okay but not very happy about him the first night, then the next day when my boyfriend and I went shopping and left the baby home with Pivo and my parents, he freaked out! I guess he thought we had left him there permanently. He growled and tried to bite, not only Ness (the baby), but my parents and brother, too.

He is the sweetest little guy but another dog is just not in the cards for that house at the moment. Also keep in mind that with two dogs, I hear that they'll pay more attention to each other and not have the same attachment to you that they once had.

Probably the best thing to do would be to find out if you can bring the/a puppy home for a couple of days and see how Mickey reacts. Their personalities are as, if not more, varied than humans'. Let us know when there are any updates!

MickeyTheYork · 04-12-2006, 02:10 PM

Thanks everyone. I'll take all the info you gave me and mull it over before making my final decision.

Muffie's Mom · 04-12-2006, 02:22 PM

If you mix a female dog with a male dog, they will get along better than 2 male dogs or 2 female dogs would. If they are the opposite sex, they should be fine.

After all, one could be yours and the other could be your parents!*!

yorkshirecrazy · 04-12-2006, 02:29 PM

Trust me in the long run Mickey will thank you and appreciate the new companion. You will see.

MickeyTheYork · 04-18-2006, 10:50 AM

A little update for you all...

For the time being we decided against getting a second Yorkie.

MickeyTheYork · 04-25-2006, 08:48 AM

Well, Mickey now has a little brother!

Patti · 04-25-2006, 08:57 AM

Need more details and pictures!

MickeyTheYork · 04-25-2006, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Patti

Need more details and pictures!

No pictures yet, but I will post them here as soon as we have them.

Details.... He is amazingly beautiful!!! Only 7 weeks old and a GREAT, GREAT, GREAT personality. Loves licking us already! Initially, Mickey was happy to see him... but once Mickey realized that he was not just a guest, he changed. He seems to be afraid of him and is cautious around him. Plus, Mickey sleeps with me, so he didn't like it when I put the new little guy in bed with us (I didn't let him sleep with us mostly because he's just soooo small right now). I really hope Mickey gets used to him and doesn't get jealous. The thing that worried me and still does is that Mickey is used to being the boss of the house. There are certain things that might make him feel like second fiddle. So far we are giving Mickey extra attention so he doesn't feel upset or anything like that.

BTW, how do I change the title in this post?

baby03 · 04-25-2006, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

I had the same concerns when I got my second yorkie. I had a yorkie and a cocker and was worried that they would not get along with the new yorkie, or that would be jealous. Turns out, they love the new addittion! The love playing with him and having him around. Now they can't stand to be parted from him! I would not worry about them getting along. Try to introduce them slowly and watch their body movement and expressions to see how they first react to each other. It may or may not take some time for the older one to warm up to this new lively pup, but chances are you shoulden't have any problems and you will love having two yorkies!

I too am considering a second yorkie, but want a female. Is it possible to have 2 females. I was told they would be territorial and might kill one another. That is the only thing stopping me. My yorkie lives with 2 toy poodles, but she is the alpha dog. Even though they were here first. She is treated differently. I watched my friends pup over night once and Baby would not even look at her or me. She stayed in her tent.

baby03 · 04-25-2006, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MickeyTheYork

Well, Mickey now has a little brother!

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Congrats!!!! I am so happy for you. I know exactly how you feel I too am considering a new pup, but don't want to emotionally hurt my 2.5 year old yorkie. I probably won't get one for that reason. Look forward to hearing how everything turns out.

JeanieK · 04-25-2006, 12:18 PM

Dogs love having dogs to play with. There is always a period of adjustment, but that is normal. Once they get to know each other, they will get along fine.

I wonder if some of your concern isn't that you are afraid your first dog will not need you as much, so rather than the dog being jealous, it might actually be yourself that ends up being jealous. Now that is s more realistic possibility.

MickeyTheYork · 04-25-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK

Dogs love having dogs to play with. There is always a period of adjustment, but that is normal. Once they get to know each other, they will get along fine.

I wonder if some of your concern isn't that you are afraid your first dog will not need you as much, so rather than the dog being jealous, it might actually be yourself that ends up being jealous. Now that is s more realistic possibility.

That's an intersting thought -- being a psychology buff makes me appreciate when people think this way

-- but I don't think that's it. I am really worried about him first and foremost. He's my son!

04-12-2006, 02:22 PM	#19
Muffie's Mom And now Missy's Mom, too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,496	If you mix a female dog with a male dog, they will get along better than 2 male dogs or 2 female dogs would. If they are the opposite sex, they should be fine. After all, one could be yours and the other could be your parents!! __________________ Pat...Mom to Muffie & Missy! Our Photos are HERE* Missy on Dogster Muffie on Dogster

04-12-2006, 02:29 PM	#20
yorkshirecrazy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Yonkers, New York Posts: 749	iT'S NOT A BAD THING Trust me in the long run Mickey will thank you and appreciate the new companion. You will see. __________________ Daisy Duke Rambo

04-25-2006, 08:57 AM	#23
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Need more details and pictures! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

04-12-2006, 10:55 AM	#16
jkat YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 459	I'm getting a second yorkie and here is my reason: My furby needs to have a dog companion, not just human companion. There are times when "people" in her life can't give her the full attention as before. For example, later in life I will start a family of my own and have a human child or two. By then, she would be SOOO depressed because Mom's attention has shifted. I would never want to see her in that stage. If she had a second yorkie (maybe even a third...lol), they'd be able to keep each company and wouldn't have a rely on "people" to give her attention. By the time my family starts, she wouldn't be that stressed. Oh yeah, I'd think it's inevitable that she'd be jealous at first and be territorial. There's nothing wrong with that. She'd grow accustomed to the second yorkie. Before you know it, they are best friends and can't be separated.

04-12-2006, 11:01 AM	#17
Miss Cat Ears Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 161	I can see where everyone here is all gung-ho about more yorkies no matter what, but keep in mind that you are the one who knows Mickey best. My 7-year old, Pivo, has been an only dog for the past 6 years. We had a chow-chow when we got him and he loved her to death. Now Pivo still lives with my parents and I live in another state. When I went home this past weekend I brought my baby yorkie with me (13 weeks). Pivo was okay but not very happy about him the first night, then the next day when my boyfriend and I went shopping and left the baby home with Pivo and my parents, he freaked out! I guess he thought we had left him there permanently. He growled and tried to bite, not only Ness (the baby), but my parents and brother, too. He is the sweetest little guy but another dog is just not in the cards for that house at the moment. Also keep in mind that with two dogs, I hear that they'll pay more attention to each other and not have the same attachment to you that they once had. Probably the best thing to do would be to find out if you can bring the/a puppy home for a couple of days and see how Mickey reacts. Their personalities are as, if not more, varied than humans'. Let us know when there are any updates!

04-12-2006, 02:10 PM	#18
MickeyTheYork Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 92	Thanks everyone. I'll take all the info you gave me and mull it over before making my final decision.

04-18-2006, 10:50 AM	#21
MickeyTheYork Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 92	A little update for you all... For the time being we decided against getting a second Yorkie.

04-25-2006, 08:48 AM	#22
MickeyTheYork Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 92	Well, Mickey now has a little brother!

04-25-2006, 12:18 PM	#27
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	Dogs love having dogs to play with. There is always a period of adjustment, but that is normal. Once they get to know each other, they will get along fine. I wonder if some of your concern isn't that you are afraid your first dog will not need you as much, so rather than the dog being jealous, it might actually be yourself that ends up being jealous. Now that is s more realistic possibility.