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Buddah<3r · 02-05-2007, 11:11 AM

for me it would be all about financially. I wish I could get another one now that I have Buddah, but I just worry about unexpected vet bills and paying for food grooming ect. They are just as expensive as kids sometimes.

Potter · 02-05-2007, 11:16 AM

I would like to know my dog has good care when they need it especially when it comes to vet bills. If I am not working, one dog is all I will have. If I am working, I will have 2 so that they can keep each other company and that is the most I'd go with unless I strike a huge lottery. I would go with 6; one yorkie, one maltese, one mini poodle, one husky, one italian greyhound and one westie

Maizee Grace · 02-05-2007, 11:19 AM

We will have six at my house. . . two dobermans, one yorkie, one yorkie on the way, a maltese, and a golden retriever. It's crazy, but so much fun

Of course I'll love my little babies the most!

yorkiegirl83 · 02-05-2007, 12:24 PM

Thanks so much for the opinions guys!! I know that my limit would be 4. I could walk them 2 and 2 on couplers, but anymore than that and I'd need to grow an extra arm, hehe.

celstu1 · 02-05-2007, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiegirl83

My fiancee and I get into this conversation all the time. Each time we get a new furbaby he says... I think we have our hands full as it is.. then he changes his mind the MINUTE we have the new pup and says how it was meant to be, hehe.
How many pups do you think is too many? We have three right now.. 10 months, 8 months, and 4 months. We got our first yorkie poo then decided we were dog lovers and kept adding on!! I've had bad asthma and allergies all my life and thought that I could never have animals because I'm deathly allergic to big heavy shed dogs like labs and cats. I started taking singulair and claritin once a day and the change is amazing!! No more symptoms!

We're talking about getting a yorkie in about 6 months or so to complete the family and he thinks it's too many.. but I feel like once I have a routine set.. whether it's 3 dogs or 6 dogs.. things go smoothly

Just wondering how you all felt about it

The dog whisperer says something like 'if you are the pack leader you can have as many as you want, but if you are not the pack leader, than even 2 is too many! ' I have to agree.... IM not the pack leader, I have 2 and Im always out of control with them!

Murphiesmommy · 02-05-2007, 12:35 PM

We have five dogs. A long haired black "golden retriever", a pembroke welsh corgi, a jack russell, a chihauhau, and our new little yorkie pup that is now 18 weeks old. All girls and all in the house. We love it! They are a hoot.

izzy816 · 02-05-2007, 12:37 PM

I think as many as you can care for. They need a lot of attention so I give props to anyone who has 2 or more!

Me personally, one is enough...and I love him to death. He is my best buddy. I thought about getting another one but I just couldn't handle it. I work 8 hours a day, my place is small and since I'm still single, I need to have a social life.

izzy816 · 02-05-2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Potter

I would like to know my dog has good care when they need it especially when it comes to vet bills. If I am not working, one dog is all I will have. If I am working, I will have 2 so that they can keep each other company and that is the most I'd go with unless I strike a huge lottery. I would go with 6; one yorkie, one maltese, one mini poodle, one husky, one italian greyhound and one westie

You know,that is a good point. I just posted saying that I could only handle one because I work all day, but I guess if I had two, I wouldnt feel so bad about leaving him because he would have a playmate!....hmmmm...now you got me thinking!

MsCheryle478 · 02-05-2007, 12:53 PM

I have 5 dogs (diff. breeds one being a large dog) and Santa brought us two kittens. Oh, and two hermit crabs. I am home with them, they are all inside animals. 1/4 acre is chain link fenced so I don't have to walk or exercise them. When the weather is nice I am always outside so they are to. We have a man made built in pond that they all love to swim in in the summer. Plenty of shade trees and critters to chase. The small dogs sleep in my bed at night. When we vacation we have a wonderful house sitter that comes and stays at our house. Not perfect by any means, but she does great with them and understands they are our babies. Speaking of which, we have two little girls also. I am not done though. I am sure I will get more animals. But I have the time, money and place for them. Nothing makes me happier.

browniesmom622 · 02-05-2007, 01:48 PM

i think you shouldnt have more than you can handle
they should ALL be well taken care of and TRAINED

valbholmes · 02-05-2007, 02:19 PM

It is all in what you can handle.SOme people say I have way to many animals, but with kids, it teaches them chores. My kids have to feed horses at night, ride 3 times a week ( weather permitting) and clean there pens.
WIth the dogs, some are in, and some are out. They have to make sure water is changed every day, and feeders are full. They have to spend time with them as well, and all dogs are spoiled here. The cats, well cats are cats. They come and go as they please, and will let you know what they want.
So it is all in what you and your family have time for, and money for.

gdogrl · 02-05-2007, 02:26 PM

in the house: English Bulldog, Cairn Terrier, Westie, Yorkie and Brussels Griffon, 12 gallon freshwater tank, 1 Macaw, 1 Parrot, 1 Lovebird, 5 Finch, 1 Hermit Crab. Outside: 1 ChowChow and 1 Chow Mix. At the Office: 4 Parakeets. Whew.... I think that too many would be based on the attention and financial care you are able to give. I enjoy all my fur and feather babies so and everything just seems to fall into place.

GurleyGirl · 02-05-2007, 03:48 PM

I think you should have as many dogs as you want as long as they are well taken care of.... I seem to have replaced my kids with dogs.... eventually I will be that "crazy dog lady" people will be talking about!!!

trini&coco · 02-05-2007, 03:59 PM

Yorkies are addicting....I think 5 indoor is good

BlondieGirl87 · 02-05-2007, 04:31 PM

I think it just depends on you and your likes and dislikes and what you can handle. I personally really love to spoil my babies. Cute clothes, bakery treats, strollers, carriers, you name it. I like for them to have their own things too, seperate play pens, toys, things like that. Eventually, I'd like to add one more to my crew and then that would probably be my limit. Don't get me wrong, I'd probably love to have a zillion yorkies but I think as to the amount of time I'd be able to give one and the type of lifestyle I could offer them, if I had anymore than 3, I don't think their life would be as "good" here as it currently is. I wouldn't have the time I would want to spend with all of them one on one and I couldn't take them out with me as much as I do and I know I couldn't buy all of them as many things as I'd like to and I am the biggest worrier everyone, the slightest sniffle and I am out the door running to the vet...my vet knows me and my dogs on a first name basis now...we're almost like family. LOL So, I think if I had more than three I would totally go broke! So for me I'd say 2-3 is a perfect number.

02-05-2007, 11:16 AM	#17
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	I would like to know my dog has good care when they need it especially when it comes to vet bills. If I am not working, one dog is all I will have. If I am working, I will have 2 so that they can keep each other company and that is the most I'd go with unless I strike a huge lottery. I would go with 6; one yorkie, one maltese, one mini poodle, one husky, one italian greyhound and one westie __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

02-05-2007, 11:19 AM	#18
Maizee Grace YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Macomb, Illinois Posts: 256	We will have six at my house. . . two dobermans, one yorkie, one yorkie on the way, a maltese, and a golden retriever. It's crazy, but so much fun Of course I'll love my little babies the most! __________________ Maizee Grace's Dogster Jerzee Lina's Dogster

02-05-2007, 12:37 PM	#22
izzy816 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 922	I think as many as you can care for. They need a lot of attention so I give props to anyone who has 2 or more! Me personally, one is enough...and I love him to death. He is my best buddy. I thought about getting another one but I just couldn't handle it. I work 8 hours a day, my place is small and since I'm still single, I need to have a social life. __________________ Peace and Love, Karla and Izzy! Check out Izzy on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/433985

02-05-2007, 01:48 PM	#25
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	i think you shouldnt have more than you can handle they should ALL be well taken care of and TRAINED __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

02-05-2007, 02:26 PM	#27
gdogrl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Conroe, Texas Posts: 50	I have 5 dogs + in the house: English Bulldog, Cairn Terrier, Westie, Yorkie and Brussels Griffon, 12 gallon freshwater tank, 1 Macaw, 1 Parrot, 1 Lovebird, 5 Finch, 1 Hermit Crab. Outside: 1 ChowChow and 1 Chow Mix. At the Office: 4 Parakeets. Whew.... I think that too many would be based on the attention and financial care you are able to give. I enjoy all my fur and feather babies so and everything just seems to fall into place. __________________ Chris and Critters

02-05-2007, 11:11 AM	#16
Buddah<3r Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tustin Posts: 226	for me it would be all about financially. I wish I could get another one now that I have Buddah, but I just worry about unexpected vet bills and paying for food grooming ect. They are just as expensive as kids sometimes.

02-05-2007, 12:24 PM	#19
yorkiegirl83 Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,427	Thanks so much for the opinions guys!! I know that my limit would be 4. I could walk them 2 and 2 on couplers, but anymore than that and I'd need to grow an extra arm, hehe.

02-05-2007, 12:35 PM	#21
Murphiesmommy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 32	We have five dogs. A long haired black "golden retriever", a pembroke welsh corgi, a jack russell, a chihauhau, and our new little yorkie pup that is now 18 weeks old. All girls and all in the house. We love it! They are a hoot.

02-05-2007, 12:53 PM	#24
MsCheryle478 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 422	I have 5 dogs (diff. breeds one being a large dog) and Santa brought us two kittens. Oh, and two hermit crabs. I am home with them, they are all inside animals. 1/4 acre is chain link fenced so I don't have to walk or exercise them. When the weather is nice I am always outside so they are to. We have a man made built in pond that they all love to swim in in the summer. Plenty of shade trees and critters to chase. The small dogs sleep in my bed at night. When we vacation we have a wonderful house sitter that comes and stays at our house. Not perfect by any means, but she does great with them and understands they are our babies. Speaking of which, we have two little girls also. I am not done though. I am sure I will get more animals. But I have the time, money and place for them. Nothing makes me happier.

02-05-2007, 02:19 PM	#26
valbholmes Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 77	It is all in what you can handle.SOme people say I have way to many animals, but with kids, it teaches them chores. My kids have to feed horses at night, ride 3 times a week ( weather permitting) and clean there pens. WIth the dogs, some are in, and some are out. They have to make sure water is changed every day, and feeders are full. They have to spend time with them as well, and all dogs are spoiled here. The cats, well cats are cats. They come and go as they please, and will let you know what they want. So it is all in what you and your family have time for, and money for.

02-05-2007, 03:48 PM	#28
GurleyGirl YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scott City, Missouri Posts: 1,879	I think you should have as many dogs as you want as long as they are well taken care of.... I seem to have replaced my kids with dogs.... eventually I will be that "crazy dog lady" people will be talking about!!! __________________ Joanne Gurley's Yorkies

02-05-2007, 03:59 PM	#29
trini&coco Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,340	Yorkies are addicting....I think 5 indoor is good __________________ Shayley Pixie Gracie Coco Trini and Their Family We wub, wub, wub YT

02-05-2007, 04:31 PM	#30
BlondieGirl87 No Longer A Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Big Friendly City :) Posts: 4,236	I think it just depends on you and your likes and dislikes and what you can handle. I personally really love to spoil my babies. Cute clothes, bakery treats, strollers, carriers, you name it. I like for them to have their own things too, seperate play pens, toys, things like that. Eventually, I'd like to add one more to my crew and then that would probably be my limit. Don't get me wrong, I'd probably love to have a zillion yorkies but I think as to the amount of time I'd be able to give one and the type of lifestyle I could offer them, if I had anymore than 3, I don't think their life would be as "good" here as it currently is. I wouldn't have the time I would want to spend with all of them one on one and I couldn't take them out with me as much as I do and I know I couldn't buy all of them as many things as I'd like to and I am the biggest worrier everyone, the slightest sniffle and I am out the door running to the vet...my vet knows me and my dogs on a first name basis now...we're almost like family. LOL So, I think if I had more than three I would totally go broke! So for me I'd say 2-3 is a perfect number.