How many pups are too many?
 

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.

dont know
 

I had 4 but my sister could not keep her maltese so now I have 5. 2 yorkies 1 chihuahua 1 sharpei and 1 maltese

As many as your heart can love. Or the hubby says. LOL. I have 2 & would love another. But this last month between surgeries and daily expenses, we've spent over $1000. So I don't see any more in our future for a while.

Someone once told me about human babies: "most people don't stop having children until they have one too many"! I expect the same applies to dogs.

(I am now going to duck and run for cover).

I'm single and work - (at an office and also at home).

I had two dogs - two cats - and two birds. And - really "my plate was full."
I especially felt that one of my cats didn't get enough attention from me.

I am very fortunate because my neighbors on both sides love all my pets and give them treats and play with them also. In fact, they almost adopted the one cat I mentioned above. It spent a lot of time at their houses being petted and taking naps.

So - I would have to say - that there is a limit to the number I can have and spend a lot of individual time with.

Unfortunately, I lost both my cats last year - and, really miss them a lot.

So - now, I have two birds (no trouble at all) - and two dogs - which both get a lot of attention.

I think if you have more people in your family - you can have more pets.

Carol Jean

I have a dog, a cat, a hamster, fish and a baby yorkie on the way :D jaja!

However, I don't have human babies yet. We are waiting til I finish school. For me, this is a perfect number and until I buy myself a nice piece of land with a great big house..........we are stopping here for now. ;)

Ultimate Goal of 6 Yorkies!
 

Right now I have 2 full grown Yorkies, and I just had a Litter of 3.....I've already Sold 1 female and the 1 male puppy and I am keeping my tiny female, of course I kept the Best one for myself! I named her "Tiffany Aloha", since I'm from Hawaii! But I ultimately want to have 6 Yorkies in my pack, or 3 females & 3 males total? I think if you have the energy & means why not?
I love the Breed, the more the merrier!:aimeeyork

I don't think there is a set number of animals that you should own. I believe these are two important factors to consider:

1. Can you afford to take care of them? This is not limited to the initial purchase price -- I'm talking about maintenance. Monthly heartworm pill, flea and tick preventative, annual shots, grooming, etc. not to mention wee wee pads (if you use them), food and treats. Clothes are a luxury but they cost a lot too. Also, what about emergency situations?? What if your dog needed rush emergency surgery tomorrow and it would cost $2,000? If you have too many animals, you may not be able to afford this for each one.

2. Do you have enough time and energy to give them all equal attention?

If you can afford financially to own 6 dogs but don't have time for them, then 6 is too much. If you have time for 6 dogs but can't financially afford that many, then 6 is still too much. You have to find a balance with your finances and time and be fair to your dog.

I thought about all this (and MUCH more) before I decided to get a third dog. I had to put the dog FIRST before my own selfish longing for another baby. I'm telling you, it's that PUPPY BREATH!! You can't get enough of it!! :p :p

Well said :thumbup:

Well according to my hubby, we already have too many now! :( I would like one more pup...but hubby says forget about it :( BUTTHEAD!!!!! :mad: lol. I want sooo bad to get a little Bichon, but so far I haven't had any luck persuading the hubbs. It really sucks!! :( We have 3 dogs, and 1 cat...so 4 babies total. We had a Cocker but she just recently passed away, in January :( I really don't think this is fair either, dang it...because only TWO of the animals are "mine" (Stedman and the Mini Doxie)...and the medium sized dog, which is a mixed breed (we have NO idea what she is, she just showed up at our house and OF COURSE we kept her! :rolleyes:) is his, and the cat is "his." The only animals we intentionally "bought" were Pippi (Mini Doxie), and Stedman. The other two just kinda showed up. Well the cat was sorta given to us, we bottle fed it basically from birth before his eyes were even open. We also had his little sister, but she passed away at only a few weeks old. But realistically, they are all BOTH of our animals. :wub: And I know we don't need anymore for pete's sake, 4 is PLENTY...but I really want my Bichon :( I'll give it a year or so, it usually takes time to beg him enough before he gives in and just wants me to shut up and get out of his hair :p lol

I agree! GREAT post! :thumbup: Those are things that you really have to think about before you go out and buy another baby. We can afford it financially, and I am here all day (do not work, only keep 1 child in my home) so I have the time...however what I don't have, is a hubby with an open mind :mad: LOL :rolleyes:

:thumbup: :thumbup: Well said! I just have one right now. We've got one right now and he's a handful. We may get another in the future so that Ferdinand has a playmate, but I think two would be my limit. I won't be a mommy to "real" (human) babies for a few years, but even without them I don't think I would want more than two. Even though I would love them all, it just scares me to death thinking about if they all needed emergency vets and/or got really sick.

LOLOL!! Awwww, don't worry. Your hubby will come around ... he just needs to smell that PUPPY BREATH!! :D :D

I would love lots of dogs -- I can't get enough of them!! :D But realistically, 3 is my limit. I can afford to have many dogs but my time does not permit it. If I had more then 3, I fear they would be neglected ... NOT physically, but emotionally. Hubby and I both work full time. Hubby goes home on his hour lunch break every day to see the babies and play with them (on certain days he even brings them to work with him). Then we devote our evenings to them. With 3 dogs it's ok because I can still hold them individually and kiss them individually and give them PERSONAL time with mommy. I know my limits and it wouldn't be fair for me to get a 4th or 5th dog and not give it my all.

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?

3 --would like a fourth
 

Have 2 goldens and one yorkie.. the golden is not in the best of health, I would love 2 yorkies for companionship at the same size..