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Gingergirlsmom · 03-17-2007, 07:53 PM

As I read this I'm surrounded by yorkie snugglers...

They love each other, play, snuggle, etc., and I love that! But when it's time to settle, they're on my lap, pushed up against me, or right underfoot. Now, Ginger did pout for the first few days, but she got over it.

DH and I agree that adding the second yorkie has been great!

lksdolls · 03-17-2007, 09:02 PM

We now have 13, all but one HAS to be right next to me, on my lap, between my legs, on my shoulder, where ever there is an empty spot available and if there is no spot, they make one. I have three that jocky for the lap spot and will actually lay on top of each other just so they can be on my lap. The one and only non-lap sitter is a little stinker and won't even let us pick her up unless she wants to go outside. I've been working on short times of just holding her but she's still very independent. I think it's very much how they are raised. Our pups are held and cuddled from the time they are born.

TootiesMom · 03-17-2007, 09:29 PM

everyone in my house laughs at me becuz I have my own personal "parade" everytime I get up, i have all 4 of the little ones, in a row, just to see who gets to my lap first if I happen to sit somewhere... LOL
I love the group gang I have!

Meg · 03-21-2007, 07:14 PM

Thanks guys!! That is exactly what I wanted to hear!

kathy785 · 03-21-2007, 07:32 PM

I know about the parade thing! Just try to close the door to the bathroom. If they don't all make it in, they sit and scratch on the door. Shower time means little faces looking around the shower curtain to see if I am still there. When I get out, they lick my ankles. Sit to use the toilet and they all think this is their personal petting time. (I guess they do have a captive audience!!) They each have to have their turn, so forget about any reading! LOL

lksdolls · 03-21-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kathy785

I know about the parade thing! Just try to close the door to the bathroom. If they don't all make it in, they sit and scratch on the door. Shower time means little faces looking around the shower curtain to see if I am still there. When I get out, they lick my ankles. Sit to use the toilet and they all think this is their personal petting time. (I guess they do have a captive audience!!) They each have to have their turn, so forget about any reading! LOL

and mega dittos!

estes7 · 03-21-2007, 08:09 PM

Thanks for asking this question. I have been thinking about getting a second yorkie for several weeks now. Cujo knows several tricks and loves to play hide and seek. I don't want him to digress. I called the breeder that we got him from and she has 13 male and 11 female pups. She had 7 litters within 2 weeks! Has anyone got a second yorkie and regretted it? It's such a huge decision.

catser2002 · 03-21-2007, 08:27 PM

My two are "twins" so they have never been the only dog. From day one though I know that getting them both was the best decision. They are so much fun to watch play together, but they still vie for your attention.

They never forget who is "Mom", but most dogs like having a playmate who enjoys doing dog stuff.

Doodlebug · 03-22-2007, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by estes7

Thanks for asking this question. I have been thinking about getting a second yorkie for several weeks now. Cujo knows several tricks and loves to play hide and seek. I don't want him to digress. I called the breeder that we got him from and she has 13 male and 11 female pups. She had 7 litters within 2 weeks! Has anyone got a second yorkie and regretted it? It's such a huge decision.

No, not at all. My second puppy was a yorkie mix. Now I don't feel so guilty when I have to leave because they have each other for company. I highly recommend getting two! It is so much fun watching them play together.

MsCheryle478 · 03-22-2007, 09:56 AM

I have a mini zoo but only one Yorkie. They all love their time with me and it's so wonderful to have such a great welcoming crowd everytime I walk through the door. The small dogs sleep in my bed and each has their favorite place to sleep. Yorkie is always at my head, Chin at my feet and the Pap/Peke mix comes and goes all night. I am glad they all have each other because they love to play, sleep in their doggy beds together, bark out the windows, etc. But nothing replaces good ole' Mommy.

Karen51 · 03-22-2007, 03:30 PM

I have two and they compete for lap and snuggle time. I let one of them
sleep with me at night [they take turns] but they still like to play
and the're good company for each other when I go to work.

Karen
Archie
Minnie
and Beau the Standard Poodle [who's really too big for the double bed]

florecita · 03-22-2007, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Meg

I thought I posted this already--but I can't find it anywhere---

I have been thinking about getting a second Yorkie for awhile now, and recently I have really felt like it is the right time to add another puppy to our little family.

So here is my question-

Does your yorkie(s) still snuggle and love on you? Or are they preoccupied with having a friend to snuggle and play with?

I have a friend who has 2 small dogs (not yorkies) and she says since getting a 2nd she has been really left out and her "lap dog" has become so excited to have a friend that her dog doesn't care that much about her anymore.

Anyone have the same issues? I'd like to hear your stories and opinions please.

(Sorry if I did already post this- I can't find it!)

I just got my second one a week ago and they are playing all the time, they also like to come and play with mama.But I'm a little

because my husband says that now Marley+Leeloo cannot sleep with us--I've suggested a king size bed so we can be

Marley used to get up at night when I go to the bathroom and give me kisses, but now........he doesn't care

Just kidding!

I'm very happy to have two.I don't feel guilty when I'm not at home, plus my Leeloo is an

I read somewhere that is a a good idea to separate them at times when they are puppies so they have bonding time with humans (of course this probably doesn't apply to older dogs)

03-17-2007, 07:53 PM	#16
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	As I read this I'm surrounded by yorkie snugglers... They love each other, play, snuggle, etc., and I love that! But when it's time to settle, they're on my lap, pushed up against me, or right underfoot. Now, Ginger did pout for the first few days, but she got over it. DH and I agree that adding the second yorkie has been great! __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

03-17-2007, 09:02 PM	#17
lksdolls YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,105	We now have 13, all but one HAS to be right next to me, on my lap, between my legs, on my shoulder, where ever there is an empty spot available and if there is no spot, they make one. I have three that jocky for the lap spot and will actually lay on top of each other just so they can be on my lap. The one and only non-lap sitter is a little stinker and won't even let us pick her up unless she wants to go outside. I've been working on short times of just holding her but she's still very independent. I think it's very much how they are raised. Our pups are held and cuddled from the time they are born. __________________ Linda and her Baker's Dozen, RIP my angels Reggie & Bo

03-17-2007, 09:29 PM	#18
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	everyone in my house laughs at me becuz I have my own personal "parade" everytime I get up, i have all 4 of the little ones, in a row, just to see who gets to my lap first if I happen to sit somewhere... LOL I love the group gang I have! __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)

03-21-2007, 07:14 PM	#19
Meg YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 671	Thanks guys!! That is exactly what I wanted to hear! __________________ Meg & Keeley I love my little Yorkie boy! www.dogster.com/?169319

03-21-2007, 08:09 PM	#22
estes7 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 138	Thanks for asking this question. I have been thinking about getting a second yorkie for several weeks now. Cujo knows several tricks and loves to play hide and seek. I don't want him to digress. I called the breeder that we got him from and she has 13 male and 11 female pups. She had 7 litters within 2 weeks! Has anyone got a second yorkie and regretted it? It's such a huge decision. __________________ CUJOREBEL

03-21-2007, 07:32 PM	#20
kathy785 BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 607	I know about the parade thing! Just try to close the door to the bathroom. If they don't all make it in, they sit and scratch on the door. Shower time means little faces looking around the shower curtain to see if I am still there. When I get out, they lick my ankles. Sit to use the toilet and they all think this is their personal petting time. (I guess they do have a captive audience!!) They each have to have their turn, so forget about any reading! LOL

03-21-2007, 08:27 PM	#23
catser2002 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 186	My two are "twins" so they have never been the only dog. From day one though I know that getting them both was the best decision. They are so much fun to watch play together, but they still vie for your attention. They never forget who is "Mom", but most dogs like having a playmate who enjoys doing dog stuff.

03-22-2007, 09:56 AM	#25
MsCheryle478 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 422	I have a mini zoo but only one Yorkie. They all love their time with me and it's so wonderful to have such a great welcoming crowd everytime I walk through the door. The small dogs sleep in my bed and each has their favorite place to sleep. Yorkie is always at my head, Chin at my feet and the Pap/Peke mix comes and goes all night. I am glad they all have each other because they love to play, sleep in their doggy beds together, bark out the windows, etc. But nothing replaces good ole' Mommy. __________________ Cheryle

03-22-2007, 03:30 PM	#26
Karen51 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oxnard CA Posts: 50	I have two and they compete for lap and snuggle time. I let one of them sleep with me at night [they take turns] but they still like to play and the're good company for each other when I go to work. Karen Archie Minnie and Beau the Standard Poodle [who's really too big for the double bed]