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i<3my_yorkie · 06-16-2006, 01:28 PM

Bella is 8 months old, and I want to get her a friend. She is so spoiled though and I'm worried that she might feel neglected with a new puppy in the house. What age is best to introduce a second dog? I've had 2 dogs at once before, but never yorkies.

Tiger's Mom · 06-16-2006, 01:58 PM

am sure any age will work . . . .but that would be wonderful if you can get her a playmate . . 2 is always good. . .they entertain each other!

deb4air · 06-16-2006, 02:42 PM

Oh how fun sure hope it all works out well!

Peters · 06-16-2006, 02:50 PM

i'm looking to get my baby a friend also. she just has way too much energy for the cat he usually runs off after a few minutes wrestling with her!

RLC12345678 · 06-17-2006, 01:16 PM

My male yorkie is 8 months old, too, and we are getting him a female friend that we are picking up tomorrow!!! We are very excited, although I did have the same apprehensions as you described. Although I am still a little apprehensive about the whole situation, I just know that I am going to love the second one as much as I love Hobbs. Everyone says that once you do make the decision and get a 2nd yorkie, then you will wonder why you didn't do it sooner!

Overall, I think the younger your first yorkie is, the better he/she will adjust to the 2nd yorkie. Hobbs is still in his puppy stage and just LOVES playing with other dogs his size. So I hope he is excited about getting a live-in playmate.

I'll let you know how he reacts in a few days!

romeos mommy · 06-17-2006, 02:12 PM

i have one male yorkie and i want to get him a friend too. from my research i've found they are pack animals and prefer companions. i'm getting a second in the fall. i have too many planned vacations this summer to be housetraining a puppy. let us know how they do.

06-16-2006, 01:28 PM	#1
i<3my_yorkie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 47	Another one? Bella is 8 months old, and I want to get her a friend. She is so spoiled though and I'm worried that she might feel neglected with a new puppy in the house. What age is best to introduce a second dog? I've had 2 dogs at once before, but never yorkies. __________________ Kelly & Bella

06-16-2006, 02:42 PM	#3
deb4air Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: new york Posts: 3,168	Oh how fun sure hope it all works out well! __________________ Deb and Miss Mini

06-16-2006, 01:58 PM	#2
Tiger's Mom Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 9,339	am sure any age will work . . . .but that would be wonderful if you can get her a playmate . . 2 is always good. . .they entertain each other!

06-16-2006, 02:50 PM	#4
Peters YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,225	i'm looking to get my baby a friend also. she just has way too much energy for the cat he usually runs off after a few minutes wrestling with her!

06-17-2006, 01:16 PM	#5
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	My male yorkie is 8 months old, too, and we are getting him a female friend that we are picking up tomorrow!!! We are very excited, although I did have the same apprehensions as you described. Although I am still a little apprehensive about the whole situation, I just know that I am going to love the second one as much as I love Hobbs. Everyone says that once you do make the decision and get a 2nd yorkie, then you will wonder why you didn't do it sooner! Overall, I think the younger your first yorkie is, the better he/she will adjust to the 2nd yorkie. Hobbs is still in his puppy stage and just LOVES playing with other dogs his size. So I hope he is excited about getting a live-in playmate. I'll let you know how he reacts in a few days!

06-17-2006, 02:12 PM	#6
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsauken , NJ Posts: 4,068	i have one male yorkie and i want to get him a friend too. from my research i've found they are pack animals and prefer companions. i'm getting a second in the fall. i have too many planned vacations this summer to be housetraining a puppy. let us know how they do.