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hehe I hope you can handle 3 yorkies! I have 1 yorkie and 5 large mix dogs lol and 2 ferrets, 2 snakes, fish, 6 horses, 2 cats..

hehe I even walk 3 of my big dogs and harley at one time! You can do it!

I would definately vote to add another yorkie to your mix!

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Originally Posted by bsabbot (Post 991620)

alright, you guys, I need your help. I have two-and thy still dont like each other very mch. I have a two yr old yorkie -who acts more like she is 11 or 12-old haggy-kind of attitude (doesnt want to play much with the puppy) and I got her a friend, for xmas. Our new puppy is 5 mo's old now, we got her at 8 weeks... it has been hectic at the least...
The new puppy was pretty mean to the older dog and rought and just tackling her, peeing on her head (didnt know females did this) and popping and peeing on all the toys.... I have been since been able to curb some of this behavior, but a lot of it comes from my older dog just not wanting to have anything to do with the new one :( it breaks my heart b/c I wonder if thy will ever love ea. other. my daugther sees the puppy antagonizing the older one and she really has been starting to not like the puppy so much anymore.... anywyas, I've asked this before but here i am 3 months later asking again.... how long did it take you guys for your dogs to love ea. other and not just be "at it" all the time. I have been separating them a LOT which is hard... i want them to spend time w/me, which means I am dividing my time and usually put the older dog w/my daughter when I'm spending time w/the puppy.... I just hoped by now, they would be getting a long better. The scabs on my older dog's head are finallly starting to go away (she dosnt fend for herself when the puppy is rough-housing her either) :(
oh well, I thoght you guys might have some tips or ideas or maybe would be able to tell me how long your two's or three's took to realy bond w/one-another :(
:)----i am all about 3 ---but...............

I'm sorry that you are having this problem. It sounds like your older dog is very submissive, and it is good that he/she doesn't attack the little one. But there might be some jealousy there. make sure you give extra attention to the older dog, and feed the older dog first, this will help the young one to realize that he/she is not top dog.

When sitting in a big chair, but one on one side and one on the other. that way you don't have to divide your time. I think the older one is just sad.

I think that when the pup gets to be a year old he/'she will calm down a bit and it will get better. meanwhile just give the older one lots and lots of love.

I think it worked out better getting two new ones at the same time, because the puppies play with each other and leave the older 2 alone.

:sidesplt: I'm sorry, but when I read a thread like this, I just smile! When you get the "fever" and ask .... next thing is the announcement "Surprise .... here's my new baby"!! :p Go ahead ... the more the merrier!! :) Wish I had the nerve .... when I get the fever, I visit my friend who has five at her house!! :eek: They are such a spoiled, happy little pack! We just throw Toto into the pack and they all play 'til their little legs can't run anymore! :rolleyes: If I could, I would have a dozen! ;)

Good luck with your decision, I know it will be a good one! ;)

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Originally Posted by bsabbot (Post 991620)

You might want to spend more time with your older dog and put them both on each of your side just as JeanieK said but your older dog still deserves that little more time to let the younger one know the older dog is still important to you. Sounds like the puppy is trying to gain leadership on the older dog and trying to be dominant and your older one is submissive. You got to gain control as both their leader and put the younger one back to its place.

Hi, I had a yorkie and a pekingese and then added another yorkie and it made no difference. I'm ready for number 4 :p

I have 2 yorkies and 1 shih tzu. I don't see that it is any harder. May be more expensive. I see another one in my future. Maybe another girl this fall.