Get a second or stay with 1? Want opinions!
 

Any opinions? Regrets? Better for the puppy? easy transition? Is it more difficult with 2 vs 1? Any one out there make the decision to stay with just 1?

I have to say that I once had a poodle who was the only child for several years and then I got him a playmate who was half yorkie/half poodle and he wasn't the same after she came along. I got her so he'd have a playmate and I think he secretly hated her. I gave her to a new family eventually, long story, that I later regretted, but he was much happier being by himself and I would never had known that unless I tried!
I think puppies enjoy other puppies, but he was like 3 or so years old and wasn't a puppy anymore and she WAS and was still a puppy at 2 years old when I gave her to a family with kids to play with. She needed PLAY time outside, which I couldn't give her at the time.

My puppy is only 10 months old right now.....so what I am hearing is now or never.

Hi hunny, so your thinking about getting a second. I think its great! I go Bella when Louie was just about a yr old. I basically did it so that he would have a little companion whenever I had to leave him home for an hr or two. The first couple of days I thought, "wow, this is a lot of work", but then it was a peice of cake. They bonded almost immediately and they have so much fun together. I love them both so much, and feel that it was the best decision. They are so much fun to watch (always playing or cuddling together). Good luck and let us know what you've decided.

Having had as many as 3 dogs at one time before, I am choosing to stick with just one this go-around. Two dogs are soooo much noisier than one; that noise really bugs me!

It actually depends on you. I won't fib you and say there is no difference. There is. I have 6. :) But I love the extra work. Its worth it to me. They give unconditional love. So yes, its more work, but its happy / fun / great work :) Good luck in your decission.

Two works great for us!! But we got Sailor when Magic was 4 months old....so they really have grown up together. Anytime they are alone - they spent their time looking for each other.

But I agree - two is more of everything - costs, grooming, noise - but mostly twice the love!!

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I have 2 boys and it's great. I work long hours so I wanted a companion for my Yorkie. They keep each other company!. BUT, years ago I was given a poodle and a few days later was given a yorkie. This poodle was a good dog, but definately had alpha issue's. After a couple years, she guarded food, pushed Shorty off the couch and had serious seperation anxiety. She was about 10 pounds and my yorkie was only 3.5. In the end, she needed to be an "only" dog. She was such a sweet girl, I wanted to find her the perfect home. I wanted her to go to an older person who didn't work, had poodle experience and no other animals. I was not going to compromise. She was only leaving me if it meant she could find somewhere she could spend 24/7 with her new mommy. If I couldn't find the right person, I was keeping her. And guess what? that's exactly what she found. Her new mommy had recently lost her poodle, didn't work, and was lonely. It was a perfect match!! That was 3 yrs ago, she still extremely happy. I think it depends on the dog and has a little to do with the breed.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE having two. But I'll admit - I was leary about getting a second (ruining a PERFECT thing with Oscar, could I handle two, etc.) and when I first brought her home I was like... "Oh s**t, I'm crazy!". I live alone so these dogs are solely my responsibility (although my bf is a fantastic help when he comes down on weekends :) ). It's not much harder with two than it is having one - and they entertain each other! It completely melts my heart when I see the two of them snuggled up together sound asleep - these kind of moments totally make me wonder why I ever second guessed myself about getting a second. The two of them mean the world to me. :)

you are like me....I'm leary to rock the boat. However, I don't want to wait to long or forget it!

I got my bella when my bunny was a yr and a few months old.

I also got bella for bunny to have a playmate.

She dose very will with her but I know there REALLY REALLY jealous of each other. Bunny has been the baby for a yr and is still treated like one. Even my mom babies her. Let just say she knows how to work me over to get her way:rolleyes: Once I would not let her go out side to see who was out there and she shock as if she was cool or something, until I let her out to see what was making all the noise out side... it was just the people that lived across the rd, thou!! Then she was fine. She is such a brat sometime:rolleyes:

I know some where in that little monster heart, she loves Bella. She would not freak out if bella whined or if some other person petted bella, if she did'nt

She acts like she could care less about her, but when it really comes down to it, she loves her to little peaces!

I say if you really want to get a nother furbaby, so the one you have know has a play mate... go for it!! I would not wait too long thou! the older doggies get, the more the dont like to play so hard.

Best wishes!!

Olivia, Bunny and Bella

I have two guys - Rexy and Rowdy. We got Rexy when Rowdy was a year old. They are best buds and they are so much fun to watch when they play. I won't say that Rowdy doesn't act jealous at times - because he does, but he is not mean to Rexy at all. Sometimes (not always) when I hold Rexy, Rowdy will come on my lap and get between Rexy and my face. Again, Rowdy is never mean to Rexy in any way - he just lets me know that he (Rowdy) was first.

I wouldn't hestiate to get another one - they are great companions and the joy is doubled.

Oh yes, when Rexy was gone to the vets getting neutered a couple of weeks ago, Rowdy was upset all day and evening. He just paced around and stared at us like he was saying, "Don't you know that Rexy is gone and why are you doing something about it!!!" When Rexy came home the next day, Rowdy was sooooooo happy to see him!

When I met my common law he had a Boykin Spaniel named Sadie..we still have her..so we got her a playmate, a cocker spaniel!! They were the best of friends but sadly her playmate was killed just after Christmas after his first and only escape out the door. Sadie was so sad without him!! We got Darla a little yorkie/bichon a 4 months ago and she is now 6 months old and last weekend we got Reece an 8 week old yorkie...our house is busy but I LOVE IT!! The more the merrier here!! Sadie isnt a huge barker and Darla barely makes a sound...Reece on the other hand is a lot more aggressive already and a bit more work than Darla was....but OH SO CUTE!! I would recommend 2 or 3 or MORE!! Its what YOU can handle!! Consider how your dogs is with other dogs and if he/she would accept a new member...most become best buds in no time flat!!

Dawn

I have two - a 5-year-old Bichon and a 1-year-old Yorkie.

Two dogs are more work than one -- but I don't think two dogs are "too much work."

Mine play a lot - in fact (it's 1:30 am here) --- and as I type - right now - they are running around the house chasing each other and playing up a storm. They are like two children.

I lost a dog last October - and that's why I got the little Yorkie. My Bichon lost his best friend and just seemed to lie around the house a lot and never got very excited about anything. He really seemed lonely to me.

Well - he and the new little Yorkie pup quickly became fast friends and my Bichon made a quick turn around. He became more energetic, more playful, and a lot more affectionate. The addition of the new pup was the best thing I could have done for him.

I think two dogs are good - they're good for each other. But - I wouldn't want more than two....


Carol Jean

We have 3 dogs. Rusty, a choc. lab mix, is the oldest. he just turned 8. when we brought a new puppy home last year, first he was confused. but after a few days they got really close. sadly, that puppy died after a month. :( but we got another one, and Rusty bonded with him too! 2 weeks ago we added another doggie into our home! it's great having more than one because they play with each other and it's more to love! :D

We got Chanel when Chelsey was 5 months old. At first i thought i made the biggest mistake, because she hated the baby, which lasted for 10 days, after that, she warmed up to her and now they both over 1 year old.
They love each other, play together, sleep together, cuddle up to each other, kiss each other, they do everything together. If the one cries for something, the other one will run over to her, to check what the problem is.

Having two, is more work, but it's so worth it.
I don't have to feel guilty for leaving the house for a few hours, because they keep each other company.
I give them both the same amount of time and attention, so theres no jealousy issues at all between them.

A while back, i was thinking of adding a third, but i won't do it, because i definatly don't want to upset the applecart!!

We have a 4 year old and just got her half-sib brother, who is 10 months old. For 2 days Hope ignored little Rio,watched him for 2 more, and now (two months later) they play and sleep together. Guess every dog is different!!:)

We rescued Gage last spring when he was 6 months old and Gaby had just turned 8 years old. Although I knew Gage had to get out of the living conditions he was in, I was very worried how Gabby would react because of her age. And hubby didn't help matters too much cause he kept saying Gage couldn't stay, I had to find him another home. But when he saw that Gabby didn't mind Gage (so long as he left her alone!) and what kind of mental shape he was in, he decided to let him stay for a "trial" period - which has now lasted 17 months!!! - so Gage is here to stay and hubby absolutely loves him:) Yes, it is more work when you have more than one but the rewards are awesome! So, if you have a chance to get a second furbaby, I say go for it!!

Best of luck to you!
Suzi

It Depends?
 

My male Artie was going on 2 yrs. old when I got my female Abigail......I Love having 2! Artie had a very bad case of "Separation Anxiety" when it came to me, getting another one it was easier/faster to Train the 2nd one and it takes no extra effort than with 1. Fortunately I took Artie with me to the Breeders @ the time to go look at her Litter......they chose each other and they are inseparably in Love, well Artie is anyway. He is still 2nd Alpha to me and treats her as if he knows that I got her specifically for him? They always get along, they never fight, they are never jealous of each other b/c they are equally spoiled rotten. They both seem to know when the other one is in trouble and w/c one needs to be scolded, in fact they tell on each other too!
I think it's the best thing, he needed another dog in the house to make him humble. He used to be stubborn and not listen even when he was called by his name, he would ignore me. But she makes him work to try to impress me.
I don't think there is any competition between them they both know they both belong to me! So I think if you choose wisely it can be a Blessing, if not it can also be a Dangerous Disaster too? I don't know if it would be the same if I got 2 males or 2 females, but 1 of each seems to work for me! 2 are always better than 1, IMO! Aloha and Good Luck deciding b/c Yorkie's are very addicting, just like YT!:aimeeyork

Bentley was a year old when we rescued Cha Cha and they adjusted pretty quickly. The rescue told us average adjustment time is 2 weeks but they were fine within a few days.

It's funny cause I never imagined in a million years that I would have 2 dogs and now we're adding a third dog to the family! I'm hoping for a smooth transition and lots of wet kisses. :xfingers: