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Miasmom · 08-28-2006, 09:06 AM

I was just wondering if you think Mia needs a sister/friend to play with? She trys to play with my lab, but hes old and wont play. I thought maybe if she had someone to play with she wouldnt get bored. Thanks.

GlamrGirl · 08-28-2006, 10:10 AM

I am with you on this! I have this great dane and then my new yorkie pup, I am seriously considering getting a playmate for him thats more his size.

Oscar's Mummy · 08-28-2006, 10:44 AM

I got little Ruthie for this very reason - Oscar needed a playmate - and the first day I brought her home only solidified my theory - he must have been soooo bored before she came along! They are inseperable these two - and they are SO fun to watch together. I say get her a playmate!

RLC12345678 · 08-28-2006, 11:02 AM

The reason I got Hootie was so Hobbs would have a playmate!

I LOVE having 2!!!! Twice the love and twice the kisses!

Breny · 08-28-2006, 11:10 AM

So .......when will you be getting your new baby??!!!!!

SnowWa · 08-28-2006, 11:16 AM

My 5-year-old Bichon and 1-year-old Yorkie play a lot. And -- like everyone says, it such fun to watch them play. And, it's so good for them....keeps them healthy, active, and helps keep their weight down.

Carol Jean

Miasmom · 08-28-2006, 01:42 PM

I am thinking of getting a shih tzu puppy. If I get her, it will be next week. Thank you for your replies.

YORKIE7 · 08-28-2006, 02:39 PM

I think if you can afford one and would like another baby get one.Its greta hvaing multiple dogs!

Bama Yorkie Mom · 08-28-2006, 05:23 PM

All I can tell you is this. lots of times during the day I could see that Kizzy was bored or sad. I would be busy and she would just go lay down and sometimes hang her little head off the side and look so sad I felt sorry for her and told hubby she needed a little sister, thats when I decided we would get one. Notice, I said "I decided" , its true, hubby didnt want another, but I got one and he loves her as much as he does kizzy, matter of fact n the evening when he come in the door their at his feet so happy and he is just talking to them. he calls maggie lil buttercup most of the time. Kizzy and maggie play so good together. But sometimes one wont play when the other wants to but usually they play together and if one dont want to, they'll both go to sleep or one will just play a while with the toys and they are happy together and I know Kizzy seems happier. So i say if yu want one and can afford another , go for it. I am happier also. I love having two more than I did one.

Miasmom · 08-29-2006, 06:11 AM

I decided to get the shih tzu! I get her next week. Does anyone have any advise for a shih tzu? Thanks so much!

Bama Yorkie Mom · 08-29-2006, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Miasmom

I decided to get the shih tzu! I get her next week. Does anyone have any advise for a shih tzu? Thanks so much!

I dont have any advice, but congratulations on your new puppy and I hope you enjoy your 2 as much as I have my two.

ferragame · 08-29-2006, 06:29 AM

Yorkies are always better in groups IMO. I just recommend against littermates. You want them to bond with you first and littermates tend to bond with each other first then you.

irishawk · 08-29-2006, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Miasmom

I decided to get the shih tzu! I get her next week. Does anyone have any advise for a shih tzu? Thanks so much!

Yay for more doggies!!!

I keep telling myself that as soon as Howie is potty trained to a reasonable degree he's getting a sibling. Howie had puppy class with a shih tzu and he was madly in love with her! They rolled around playing on the floor non-stop. Good luck with your new pup!

cole062005 · 08-29-2006, 08:49 AM

Shih tzu's are great! I had one as my family pet when I was growng up and she was wonderful. You are going to love having her! She was also MUCH easier to house train than my yorkie. Congrats on the new addition to your family!

Lou · 08-29-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Miasmom

I am thinking of getting a shih tzu puppy. If I get her, it will be next week. Thank you for your replies.

Adie is 15 weeks old and my shih tzu is 8 years old. They play great together. I wouldn't have a singleton. I run out of steam long before the dogs do so it is great for them to have someone to play with. I also have a shepherd that loves to watch them play. Sometimes I will look up at my husband and see this goofy look on his face as he watches them transfixed.

I would make fun of him but I'm guessing that I have the same expression on my face.

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08-28-2006, 09:06 AM	#1
Miasmom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: So. Cal Posts: 293	Help. What do you think? I was just wondering if you think Mia needs a sister/friend to play with? She trys to play with my lab, but hes old and wont play. I thought maybe if she had someone to play with she wouldnt get bored. Thanks.

08-28-2006, 10:44 AM	#3
Oscar's Mummy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,275	I got little Ruthie for this very reason - Oscar needed a playmate - and the first day I brought her home only solidified my theory - he must have been soooo bored before she came along! They are inseperable these two - and they are SO fun to watch together. I say get her a playmate! __________________ Janice, Oscar and Baby Ruth "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog."

08-28-2006, 11:10 AM	#5
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	So .......when will you be getting your new baby??!!!!! __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

08-28-2006, 11:16 AM	#6
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	My 5-year-old Bichon and 1-year-old Yorkie play a lot. And -- like everyone says, it such fun to watch them play. And, it's so good for them....keeps them healthy, active, and helps keep their weight down. Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

08-28-2006, 05:23 PM	#9
Bama Yorkie Mom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,134	All I can tell you is this. lots of times during the day I could see that Kizzy was bored or sad. I would be busy and she would just go lay down and sometimes hang her little head off the side and look so sad I felt sorry for her and told hubby she needed a little sister, thats when I decided we would get one. Notice, I said "I decided" , its true, hubby didnt want another, but I got one and he loves her as much as he does kizzy, matter of fact n the evening when he come in the door their at his feet so happy and he is just talking to them. he calls maggie lil buttercup most of the time. Kizzy and maggie play so good together. But sometimes one wont play when the other wants to but usually they play together and if one dont want to, they'll both go to sleep or one will just play a while with the toys and they are happy together and I know Kizzy seems happier. So i say if yu want one and can afford another , go for it. I am happier also. I love having two more than I did one. __________________ Linda and Maggie http://www.dogster.com/dogs/490696. http://www.dropshots.com/mnl

08-28-2006, 10:10 AM	#2
GlamrGirl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 73	I am with you on this! I have this great dane and then my new yorkie pup, I am seriously considering getting a playmate for him thats more his size.

08-28-2006, 11:02 AM	#4
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	The reason I got Hootie was so Hobbs would have a playmate! I LOVE having 2!!!! Twice the love and twice the kisses!

08-28-2006, 01:42 PM	#7
Miasmom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: So. Cal Posts: 293	I am thinking of getting a shih tzu puppy. If I get her, it will be next week. Thank you for your replies.

08-28-2006, 02:39 PM	#8
YORKIE7 No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,227	I think if you can afford one and would like another baby get one.Its greta hvaing multiple dogs!

08-29-2006, 06:11 AM	#10
Miasmom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: So. Cal Posts: 293	I decided to get the shih tzu! I get her next week. Does anyone have any advise for a shih tzu? Thanks so much!

08-29-2006, 06:29 AM	#12
ferragame Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mohnton, PA Posts: 178	Yorkies are always better in groups IMO. I just recommend against littermates. You want them to bond with you first and littermates tend to bond with each other first then you. __________________ Terrance & Eileen Ferragame

08-29-2006, 08:49 AM	#14
cole062005 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 82	Shih tzu's are great! I had one as my family pet when I was growng up and she was wonderful. You are going to love having her! She was also MUCH easier to house train than my yorkie. Congrats on the new addition to your family!