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labrown · 08-26-2007, 02:48 PM

Most of the people on this site have at least 2 yorkies! I love it!

I got my second pup to keep my other one company while I was at school. The only thing I regret about it is that it is harder to take them both somewhere, whereas with one, you can take him everywhere. I would feel bad taking one and not the other somewhere, and can't ever leave just one at home, or they will go nuts.

But I wouldn't trade one in for the world, and I would feel worse about leaving one at home alone more. In my opinion, it just depends on how mobile you want your dogs to be! Walking them both can be a chore sometimes too, but I have the dog whisperer to thank for learning how to walk them together!

Superstarkba · 08-26-2007, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiekids

I have two, and their fine together. I think they would keep each other occupied.

I agree. WIth me getting my 2nd one AUbrey has a playmate, and loves every minute of it. It also gives me a little more time on YT!

judyeve · 08-26-2007, 04:17 PM

You're going to eventually get another one anyway....I always feel bad for Max, at times like this. I'm online and he's sleeping because I'm his only buddy. I can't wait for Gracie to come!

I haven't spent much getting ready for her. Two can live as cheaply as one!
The only extra expenses will be the vet and doggy day care if I decide to send them once in a while.

Good luck with your decision.

Catrina · 08-26-2007, 04:21 PM

i would def go for it!!! i wish i could get another one but i cant right now...i would really like to in the near future so princess can have someone to play with when im not home!!

Sethowner · 08-26-2007, 04:50 PM

I have littermates, male and female (Seth and Sasha) I do not regret it for one minute. Potty training is alittle rougher but nothing we can't handle. Goodluck and go for it.

Brookef18 · 08-26-2007, 05:01 PM

We are thinking we want a female yorkie in the spring. our Male Chewy is a year old. i am looking forward for a little friend for Chewy but my one concern is he is so loving... my little buddy. he follows me every where in the house. Sleeps with me, and we go for long morning walks. He loves us all and is constantly playing with us...

I'm worried he will not need me or my family any more and will only want the other yorkie as his new friend. Am I nuts? Or could this happen????

HallTx1203 · 08-26-2007, 06:32 PM

I talked some more to hubby...We discussed alot of the pros and cons of having 2 pups at one time....So I called the breeder back and we are getting Brodie's brother....We are picking him up Friday.....I hope I can wait that long....lol...I mean 5 days is not that long....

HallTx1203 · 08-26-2007, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Brookef18

I'm worried he will not need me or my family any more and will only want the other yorkie as his new friend. Am I nuts? Or could this happen????

This was a big concern of mine....Brodie and I have bonded big time this week...I would hate for Brodie to reconnect to brother and leave me out in the cold.....But hubby did not think that would be an issue...He thinks that there will be a 3 way bond between them and me...and he will be left out...lol jk

wemple2 · 08-26-2007, 07:00 PM

I really do think you're making a wise choice, you will all be so happy together. I'm excited for you, this is what I would have done too.
Now about a name???

catser2002 · 08-26-2007, 07:02 PM

Archie and Willie are twins, and I still think getting them both was the best decision we made. I wouldn't have it any other way. Don't bother getting two of everything (except the obvious - leashes, etc.), since they will want to fight over the one. Mine have 4 Pipsqueak lions -- does that help? Nope.

Now as to whether having two puppies at the same time is any harder really depends on the puppies. I don't think anyone can say for certain. I guess I've had it easy reading about some of the issues others here have had with their puppies. Mine could qualify for sainthood compared to some other's pups. No way to know if that is a result of breeding, their temperament or somewhat related to the fact that I am retired so I am home with them during the day.

Mine are both extremely loving and attentive to all of their "people". The only issue they have is that they are very co-dependent, easy to understand since they have never been apart. Their trainer is trying to work on that.

But my experience is that simply watching the two of them together is just the best thing ever. So I'd also say, get the brother.

Catrina · 08-26-2007, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HallTx1203

I talked some more to hubby...We discussed alot of the pros and cons of having 2 pups at one time....So I called the breeder back and we are getting Brodie's brother....We are picking him up Friday.....I hope I can wait that long....lol...I mean 5 days is not that long....

WOW YAY CONGRATS & LUCKY U!!

HallTx1203 · 08-26-2007, 07:30 PM

Aaahhhhh Thanks for the Congrats....I am soooo excited.... I can hardly wait....

celstu1 · 08-27-2007, 04:50 AM

Oh thats great! I don't think you will regret it at all!!

My boys are as bonded to me as they are to each other! I think you are just going to have 2 heads to scratch and pet instead of 1! sometimes i wish I had more hands with my 2!

08-26-2007, 02:48 PM	#16
labrown T&T-DYNOMITE! Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,111	Most of the people on this site have at least 2 yorkies! I love it! I got my second pup to keep my other one company while I was at school. The only thing I regret about it is that it is harder to take them both somewhere, whereas with one, you can take him everywhere. I would feel bad taking one and not the other somewhere, and can't ever leave just one at home, or they will go nuts. But I wouldn't trade one in for the world, and I would feel worse about leaving one at home alone more. In my opinion, it just depends on how mobile you want your dogs to be! Walking them both can be a chore sometimes too, but I have the dog whisperer to thank for learning how to walk them together! __________________ TBone Tina & Lauren

08-26-2007, 04:17 PM	#18
judyeve Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,729	You're going to eventually get another one anyway....I always feel bad for Max, at times like this. I'm online and he's sleeping because I'm his only buddy. I can't wait for Gracie to come! I haven't spent much getting ready for her. Two can live as cheaply as one! The only extra expenses will be the vet and doggy day care if I decide to send them once in a while. Good luck with your decision. __________________ *Judy, Max and Annie* *Rest in Peace my Sweet Angel Gracie Leigh:*

08-26-2007, 04:50 PM	#20
Sethowner Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 950	I have littermates, male and female (Seth and Sasha) I do not regret it for one minute. Potty training is alittle rougher but nothing we can't handle. Goodluck and go for it. __________________ Sasha Seth and Silas

08-26-2007, 05:01 PM	#21
Brookef18 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cape Cod Ma Posts: 1,855	Am I Nuts???? We are thinking we want a female yorkie in the spring. our Male Chewy is a year old. i am looking forward for a little friend for Chewy but my one concern is he is so loving... my little buddy. he follows me every where in the house. Sleeps with me, and we go for long morning walks. He loves us all and is constantly playing with us... I'm worried he will not need me or my family any more and will only want the other yorkie as his new friend. Am I nuts? Or could this happen???? __________________ Brooke (Chewy's and Sadie's Mom) visit us on dogster dogster.com/dogs/700047

08-26-2007, 06:32 PM	#22
HallTx1203 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CENTRAL TEXAS Posts: 1,867	I did it! I did it! I did it! I talked some more to hubby...We discussed alot of the pros and cons of having 2 pups at one time....So I called the breeder back and we are getting Brodie's brother....We are picking him up Friday.....I hope I can wait that long....lol...I mean 5 days is not that long.... __________________ Joyce and Shelby

08-26-2007, 04:21 PM	#19
Catrina I love my lil wolf! ;) Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 2,434	i would def go for it!!! i wish i could get another one but i cant right now...i would really like to in the near future so princess can have someone to play with when im not home!!

08-26-2007, 07:00 PM	#24
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	I really do think you're making a wise choice, you will all be so happy together. I'm excited for you, this is what I would have done too. Now about a name??? __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

08-26-2007, 07:02 PM	#25
catser2002 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 186	Archie and Willie are twins, and I still think getting them both was the best decision we made. I wouldn't have it any other way. Don't bother getting two of everything (except the obvious - leashes, etc.), since they will want to fight over the one. Mine have 4 Pipsqueak lions -- does that help? Nope. Now as to whether having two puppies at the same time is any harder really depends on the puppies. I don't think anyone can say for certain. I guess I've had it easy reading about some of the issues others here have had with their puppies. Mine could qualify for sainthood compared to some other's pups. No way to know if that is a result of breeding, their temperament or somewhat related to the fact that I am retired so I am home with them during the day. Mine are both extremely loving and attentive to all of their "people". The only issue they have is that they are very co-dependent, easy to understand since they have never been apart. Their trainer is trying to work on that. But my experience is that simply watching the two of them together is just the best thing ever. So I'd also say, get the brother.

08-26-2007, 07:30 PM	#27
HallTx1203 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CENTRAL TEXAS Posts: 1,867	Aaahhhhh Thanks for the Congrats....I am soooo excited.... I can hardly wait.... __________________ Joyce and Shelby

08-27-2007, 04:50 AM	#28
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	Oh thats great! I don't think you will regret it at all!! My boys are as bonded to me as they are to each other! I think you are just going to have 2 heads to scratch and pet instead of 1! sometimes i wish I had more hands with my 2! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz Last edited by celstu1; 08-27-2007 at 04:52 AM.