Help me with the Pros and Cons?
 

Okay you guys. I already have a 8 month old little boy named Murphy who I absolutely LOVE. But I feel bad for him being at home by himself while I am at work so I was THINKING of another Yorkie for him to play with while I am gone. Plus I love him so another one would just be a bonus. This is the thing. I have put off another one because when we are with Murphy he goes every where with us just on the work days he is alone. Even then my hubby takes him on errands with him and to job sites occasionally (since he is self employed). I know if I got another one it would mean taking two around and I am not sure I could do that so much. I know my Murphy is happy and totally SPOILED so would bringing another one in just make him jealous or would it be good for him. He is already very well socialized - he has tons of play dates and tons of doggie friends. So.....what do you guys have to say about the pros and cons of owning one versus two?

More Puppies! Double the fun...double the pleasure...(double the work..but hey)


Francie:)

I think there are pro's and con's. I've been trying to convince my hubbie to let me get another. I work from home so Jaxon isn't alone too often. But I think he'd love a little sister to play with, plus I'd get to dress her up.

Hubbie says - double the vet bills, double the food, double the cost when traveling (by plane), and double the poop!!! I am still working on him as this stuff doesn't seem bad to me. Just not sure how I'd fit another Yorkie on my lap while I'm working. :D

I have two. I have a male and a female so i have the best of both. They keep each other company and one would be lost without the other one. It is more expensive with two but i dont really notice the extra cost. They potty trained each other together.

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Well hubby has not said No but hubby has not said YES either.:rolleyes: I am just toying with them idea now because I just recently read on here about a lady who need to sell her 2 year old female because she was sick and needed to leave town. She is 2 years old and only 3 pounds and fairly close to me. Plus the price is unbeatable too. Also the breeder who sold me Murphy has just contacted me about 2 more liters she had and said she is willing to give me a deal if I want another one. I think I need to stay off Yorkie Talk – it is not good for me – ha, ha!

If I did get another one I would get a girl because those girly things you make are just too cute. I am going to talk to hubby about it this weekend and see if I can persuade him without pissing him off. We will see – I just wanted to see what you guys said – thanks for the advice as always.

Also Des you are way too sweet – I would definitely need a care seat for two. :D

We travel a lot too and are constantly going out with friends and family so this is a concern of mine too. Murphy usually goes with us so toting two around might be harder for sure. But than again I would not feel so bad if I left them at home if there were two. Maybe this could be an angle I could use with the hubby - ha, ha!

i just got another yorkie about 3 weeks ago besides eating each others food sometimes i don't see any cons except the puppy isn't potty trained yet but having an older yorkie who is helps alot! i say go for it! they aren't soo big so carrying 2 around isn't really difficult matter of fact i can carry both of mine u with one arm . they love each other even if the older one acts like she doesn't at times if you seperate them or pick him up where she can't see him she instantly looks for him!!

so princess & truffle say yay go for it!!

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plus if you get the same sex puppy you can let them use whatever doesn't fit your older yorkie anymore! collars clothes...so on

I've been going thru the same thing with hubby. I have a girl but I want another girl. he says no since kizzy is almost housetrained and would have to start on another. plus the extra money. I told him, I have 2 carriers( which can be used as beds),plus 2 beds, 3 harnesses, smallest one being a ferret harness I got for Kizzy when she was so little. 4 leashes and one collar (which I\'ve never used the collar but about 15 minutes, as I dont like those for these puppies and had already heard about using them before I purchased. I have a fenced in yard now. I have all kind of toys, some still brand new as sometimes I buy kizzy a few at a time and I dont give her all of them at once. So all it would cost is the cost of the dog and the shots. After that just the boosters and of course both have to be spayed but kizzy is getting spayed first part of August. I dont need to take to groomer as I want their hair to grow and I can keep their ears trimmed. I have all kind of shampoos, conditioners, and detangler, ive tried several different ones for kizzy. So whats the problem? I am the one at home all day alone and I have plenty of time on my hands to take care of two. I keep hoping he might change his mind. He is NOT a big dog person but he has fallen in love with kizzy. But he is never a dog person until i go out and by one then he loves them. I\'m gonna keep on begging and hoping he gets me one and good luck to you with your hubby. I bet you get a yes before I do if I ever do. Hubby is good to me and gives me everything I need and more, and most things I want but not everything. He has already had our yard fenced in for Kizzy as he was more worried about that than I was or seemed to be. so good luck to you on getting new baby.

Well you know how I feel- what\'s one more?:rolleyes: Spike wants a new friend!:p

Man I should have the hubby read this - you guys are SOOOOO convincing. After reading all this I am ready to go buy 5 more - ha, ha!

My hubby too is GREAT to me but he too was never a big dog person and surprisingly he has fallen head over heels for Murphy but I just do not know if i can convince him in another one. At least without pissing him off. :rolleyes:

But you are right Nikki - What\'s one more 4 - 5 pound dog????? They are so small anyways. Okay I think I am going to have to put in some major over time on the hubby this weekend - ha, ha! :hug:

I\'ve already called mine at work to see if he would go over to a place close to his work and look at one for me. think I pissed him off lol. Said he didnt have time and if it was a good deal someone would of already bought it. the ad just came out today. grrrrrrrrrrrrr