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02-14-2007, 10:43 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Prairieville
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| When is it too soon??? I have been contemplating getting Scooter a brother/sister. However, Scooter is only 3 mos old, and I wonder when is it too soon to get another yorkie? The possibility of having 2 potty training at the same time scares me Just wondering what everyone else thinks. Thanks
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02-14-2007, 10:50 AM | #2 |
My2Pearls Chelsey & Chanel YT Donator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N
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| We brought Chanel home when Chelsey was 5 months. If you can handle 2 babies at once, i say go for it. I have to add, Chelsey was potty trained by the time Chanel came home. |
02-14-2007, 10:51 AM | #3 |
Mimi & Gabby too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vineland, NJ
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| I got mine 1 month apart and I wouldn't have it any other way. I potty trained Timmy and Timmy potty trained Mimi. She actually learned from him so it worked out great. |
02-14-2007, 10:52 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SW Fl
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| I spaced mine apart only because I enjoy getting a new baby. It probably would have been easier on them if I would have gotten them closer in age. Misha hates Max, & we've had him for 3 weeks now. Misha is 16 months. Max is 15 weeks.
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02-14-2007, 10:52 AM | #5 |
I <3 Ferdinand Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arizona
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| I don't know when would be the "right time" to add another little one. But you're much more brave than I am with potty training 2 at once. although I've seen a couple people that said it was easier with 2.
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02-14-2007, 10:55 AM | #6 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Hood, Texas
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| I got Chiquito(maltese) and 2 months later I got Tinkerbell, and they're both 99.9% potty trained, I dont think it's a problem. I want a 3rd one
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02-14-2007, 11:34 AM | #7 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas
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| I agree it is much easier to add another when the existing one is trained. If not the new puppy will pick up the others bad habits. I tip my hat to those who can raise two very young puppies at once. I got my second doxie when my first was 4 and I got my yorkie when my second doxie was 2. It worked out for me because on the rare occasion I take her outside she's sees the other girls doing their business and she follows suit. My oldest two are also obedience trained so it helps in curbing the babies bad habits. I want another yorkie already but I am definitely waiting until my yorkie is at least 1 year old. It's truly up to you, if you are up to the challenge of raising two young pups go for it! |
02-14-2007, 11:41 AM | #8 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| We got Jewels when Chachi was 3 months. They are exactly 1 month apart in age. I loved having two puppies at the same time. Potty training was a challege though but its not impossible and Jewels did tend to follow Chachi. If you are up to it I say go for it
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