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daisy mae06 · 10-03-2006, 06:11 PM

oops lol

daisy mae06 · 10-03-2006, 06:13 PM

We have 2 Yorkies A golden retriver. 1 Cat ( My female yorks GroomerLOL) and 2 Rats. They are my 8 yr olds LOL

doortego · 10-03-2006, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by karmaistrue

I was just curious to find out how many babies everyone has? And how many are too many to own (in your opinion)? Right now I have Gia, I'll be getting her brother next month (Chewy). And I just reserved a baby maltese born last night (female) I probably won't get her until December.

I don't know how many is too many but I feel sure that new little Maltese girl would be just too much for you and you should just send her on down to Texas to me.

Little Bit and I need a playmate.

SJK1113 · 10-03-2006, 06:49 PM

We just have one, but I would love to eventually get another one. Right now, Jake keeps me really busy. I like having just one, as it gives me so much more time to spend with him. Realistically, with working full time and taking care of a house, plus having health problems, one is good for me........for now

JeanieK · 10-03-2006, 06:50 PM

I have 2 cats, 2 horses, and 2 yorkies, waiting for a third. I think my limit will be 6, I want to breed, and would like 4 females and 2 males.

xBUTTERCUPx · 10-03-2006, 06:51 PM

I think the number of pets depends on how much time you have for each. My husband and I both have 6 dogs (2 yorkies, a golden retriever, a pitbull, an English bulldog and a great dane), 2 parrots and a 100-gallon fish tank with about 20 fishes.

sweetr72 · 10-03-2006, 07:28 PM

Haha great post!! I have a Boykin Spaniel, a Borkie, a Yorkie a mouse and a bearded dragon...when people come over welcome to the zoo...I want more and more lol..I have a huge house now and lots of room and tons of love. I also am lucky enough to work at home so I also have tons of time on my hands. I guess it all depends on your time and financial situation...if those two things are ok then you are good to go!!

Dawn

P.S. CONGRATS ON THE NEW BABY MALTESE...IM SO JEALOUS!!

MyTrixie143 · 10-03-2006, 09:04 PM

Alright, you guys are going to think I am crazy...but...
I have 5 dogs, 2 yorkies, a maltese, a yorkiepoo, and a cocker spaniel. And I will be getting two female maltese soon. And when we move I will be getting a golden retriever. And I would like to get one or two more maltese and 4 more yorkies, but this is quite a bit in the future. Plus I have 2 cats, a rabbit and 2 chinchillas. So I currently have 10 animals soon to be 12 animals.

I love each of my animals and they all get all the attention and care they need. They are all totally spoiled rotten and love it here. There is 3 of us in the house to care for them so that helps. I really don't know my limit, I certaintly have not reached it yet. Some people can only handle so much but for me I grew with lots of animals so this is normal for me and my family.

My animals are my life and I could not live without them. I have loved animals since the day I was born and always knew what career I wanted. I am currently studying to be a vet tech and my ultimate goal is to become a veterinarian. So you see, my animals are part of who I am.

Maddie-Rudy-Mom · 10-03-2006, 09:20 PM

I am blessed with 5 dogs, 4 yorkies and a chow-mix. It's just me and they are my babies. My yorkies are 4 years to 1 year and Lucky my chow-mix is 16 and a half years old. I would love more yorkies, but will wait, because of Lucky's age and the cost that might come up with Lucky being old. Some people think you can't give them all they need, I think all my furbabies get all the love and care they need. Only draw back to having more than one dog is bath day. lol

romeos mommy · 10-03-2006, 09:32 PM

i have one. i dog sit frequently for my mom who has two yorkies. when i have all three together it is TOO MUCH for me. i feel i can't give them enough attension, it's very difficult to bring them out anywhere, and walking them is hard with three separate leashes. ( they refuse couplers/ won't walk) they interfere with my fiance' and i because he has to sleep on the couch. (they are all used to the bed and cry if they can't sleep with me.) he's scared to roll over them. i love them all. and i take great care of them. it's just very time consuming. maybe i'll get one more as a companion for my single yorkie one day. no more than two for me.

chechinmipo · 10-03-2006, 10:22 PM

Well I am afraid I would we horder. Like a compolsive collector on animal planet. I just don't know I could eever settle for a certain amount given I had the money. Scary, I know.

JCarlson2004 · 10-04-2006, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Patti

Good post! I am in the seriously thinking about getting a third dog. I can afford it and I have the time. My hold ups right now are will it be too much for my 9 1/2 year old pom who has just recently started to bond with Cali and I take care of my elderly parents and my Mom, yes I know I am 54 years old, keeps telling me I have my hands full taking care of them and it's too expensive. I don't want to hear about every day from her and believe me I will. I know I will get a third it's just a matter of time. How impossible is it to walk 3 dogs?

You are right to consider your Pom's feeling before getting another dog. That's what a good pet owner does.

But maybe in the future she will be ready for a third sister.

Walking 3 isn't that hard, heck I've even walked FIVE!!

But it is easier with a stroller!!

karmaistrue · 10-04-2006, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doortego

I don't know how many is too many but I feel sure that new little Maltese girl would be just too much for you and you should just send her on down to Texas to me.

Little Bit and I need a playmate.

UPDATE:

I ended up deciding on another pup, I just felt more comfortable with the breeder I selected. The other breeder seemed like she was just out to make the $$$$ & really wasn't answering the questions I was asking.Little Bit is welcomed anytime & so are you if you guys ever come to Jersey

Leia is the one on the left

Mydogkelsey · 10-06-2006, 10:33 AM

If you have the money, time and patience for more than one dog, then go for it. I have one. She has the energy level of a toddler. SO I count her as 2 dogs.

I really can't handle another right now...

jer_lin · 10-06-2006, 12:14 PM

right now we have 10 adults and 14 pups;
so we have 24 yorkies in all; dogs in every room;
but we love them.

jerry

10-03-2006, 06:11 PM	#16
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	oops oops lol __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com Last edited by daisy mae06; 10-03-2006 at 06:15 PM. Reason: double post ooops

10-03-2006, 06:13 PM	#17
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	6 Animals We have 2 Yorkies A golden retriver. 1 Cat ( My female yorks GroomerLOL) and 2 Rats. They are my 8 yr olds LOL __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

10-03-2006, 09:04 PM	#23
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	Alright, you guys are going to think I am crazy...but... I have 5 dogs, 2 yorkies, a maltese, a yorkiepoo, and a cocker spaniel. And I will be getting two female maltese soon. And when we move I will be getting a golden retriever. And I would like to get one or two more maltese and 4 more yorkies, but this is quite a bit in the future. Plus I have 2 cats, a rabbit and 2 chinchillas. So I currently have 10 animals soon to be 12 animals. I love each of my animals and they all get all the attention and care they need. They are all totally spoiled rotten and love it here. There is 3 of us in the house to care for them so that helps. I really don't know my limit, I certaintly have not reached it yet. Some people can only handle so much but for me I grew with lots of animals so this is normal for me and my family. My animals are my life and I could not live without them. I have loved animals since the day I was born and always knew what career I wanted. I am currently studying to be a vet tech and my ultimate goal is to become a veterinarian. So you see, my animals are part of who I am. __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi

10-03-2006, 09:20 PM	#24
Maddie-Rudy-Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 1,887	I am blessed with 5 dogs, 4 yorkies and a chow-mix. It's just me and they are my babies. My yorkies are 4 years to 1 year and Lucky my chow-mix is 16 and a half years old. I would love more yorkies, but will wait, because of Lucky's age and the cost that might come up with Lucky being old. Some people think you can't give them all they need, I think all my furbabies get all the love and care they need. Only draw back to having more than one dog is bath day. lol __________________ Cindy, Maddie, Rudy, Polly, Sprout, Angie, and Tucker Rest in peace Lucky 1989-2007

10-03-2006, 09:32 PM	#25
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsauken , NJ Posts: 4,068	borrow some dogs and try it out first- multiple dogs is a very long commitment i have one. i dog sit frequently for my mom who has two yorkies. when i have all three together it is TOO MUCH for me. i feel i can't give them enough attension, it's very difficult to bring them out anywhere, and walking them is hard with three separate leashes. ( they refuse couplers/ won't walk) they interfere with my fiance' and i because he has to sleep on the couch. (they are all used to the bed and cry if they can't sleep with me.) he's scared to roll over them. i love them all. and i take great care of them. it's just very time consuming. maybe i'll get one more as a companion for my single yorkie one day. no more than two for me.

10-03-2006, 06:49 PM	#19
SJK1113 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: usa Posts: 2,150	We just have one, but I would love to eventually get another one. Right now, Jake keeps me really busy. I like having just one, as it gives me so much more time to spend with him. Realistically, with working full time and taking care of a house, plus having health problems, one is good for me........for now

10-03-2006, 06:50 PM	#20
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	I have 2 cats, 2 horses, and 2 yorkies, waiting for a third. I think my limit will be 6, I want to breed, and would like 4 females and 2 males.

10-03-2006, 06:51 PM	#21
xBUTTERCUPx YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 905	I think the number of pets depends on how much time you have for each. My husband and I both have 6 dogs (2 yorkies, a golden retriever, a pitbull, an English bulldog and a great dane), 2 parrots and a 100-gallon fish tank with about 20 fishes.

10-03-2006, 07:28 PM	#22
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	Haha great post!! I have a Boykin Spaniel, a Borkie, a Yorkie a mouse and a bearded dragon...when people come over welcome to the zoo...I want more and more lol..I have a huge house now and lots of room and tons of love. I also am lucky enough to work at home so I also have tons of time on my hands. I guess it all depends on your time and financial situation...if those two things are ok then you are good to go!! Dawn P.S. CONGRATS ON THE NEW BABY MALTESE...IM SO JEALOUS!!

10-03-2006, 10:22 PM	#26
chechinmipo No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 2,260	Well I am afraid I would we horder. Like a compolsive collector on animal planet. I just don't know I could eever settle for a certain amount given I had the money. Scary, I know.

10-06-2006, 10:33 AM	#29
Mydogkelsey YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 1,133	If you have the money, time and patience for more than one dog, then go for it. I have one. She has the energy level of a toddler. SO I count her as 2 dogs. I really can't handle another right now... __________________ R.I.P. Amy girl 01/06/06

10-06-2006, 12:14 PM	#30
jer_lin Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: s.c. Posts: 198	right now we have 10 adults and 14 pups; so we have 24 yorkies in all; dogs in every room; but we love them. jerry __________________ Jerry==Jer_lin Yorkies