How long?

[yorkie_mama22]

Did you wait to get another dog or if you even did? I have had some people ask me but I just don't know when and if I will be ready? I just feel ashamed to think about it and feel like I am betraying her to even consider another dog. I am in no way planning on another dog. I want to get this dog under control and get her into some training courses and wait til she is a bit more matured before I bring another dog into my house so something like this never ever happens again. But I just love the yorkie breed and I can't think of any other dog I'd want to own. I know though if and when I do decide I am going to go for a larger one. 4.8-5lbs is too small especially how fragile she was. I feel horrible to even post this and think about it I hope I don't sound like a terrible owner

Just a side note, I went to visit her grave today I cried all over again but not as much because my mom and her boyfriend were around as well as my daughter so I didn't want her to sense something was wrong. We just sat for a little while at the spot and talked to Stormy, my daughter was even kissing the ground We picked some flowers and laid them down for her. It felt nice to be able to go and be near "her". But she still feels like she is with me in my heart.

[Patti]

I never have been able to wait after losing one because I needed to share my love and I knew my one that passed would want me to be happy. It also helps to keep you busy. There are days of comparing but each of my dogs have been special in their own way. I would be so afraid to bring another puppy in to the house with the other one still there. It could so easily happen again since it is impossible to watch them every second. Maybe an older larger one would be an alternative.

[mjharpst]

My only thoughts are of the other dog in your home right now, I have read your previous posts though and know that you are not quite sure what you are going to do.

I also wanted to say that I have yet to loose my own, but I do not think that I could wait very long. The little reminders of Stormy through the newbie would be so bittersweet but I would think worth it. This is an excellent breed and it could help you to move forward in your healing! Please please please keep us updated, you and your family are in my thoughts!

[yorkie_mama22]

No worries I am not planning on adding any time soon. I have spoken with a bullie breeder and she has given me great advice. We are going to get our girl into some training classes and give her another heat or two to "mature". I was informed after a couple heat cycles they mature and calm down with the play. I don't want to bring another dog in until I know SHE is safe to have. This breeder had those hairless dogs with her bullies and never had a problem, she said that these bullies are just extremely strong and clumsy as pups and don't know their own strength. I don't want to rehome just yet, it would be devstating for my daughter to loose BOTH dogs. We will try to do what we can for her first because she really isn't a bad dog, and she isn't very hyper/active or agressive in any way.

The night that Stormy passed my mom laid her in the laundry basket on a towel, our bullie laid in that exact stop in the laundry basket for a few hours looking very sad, she doesn't even FIT in the laundry basket, so I know she knows her friend is gone and I know this wasn't done on purpose. The only thing i can see is to train this girl so she can be a safe companion and when the time comes to add another member we will shoot for a larger dog that isn't too tiny. I think once our dog matures she would be good, but of course we will probably go for a rescue/rehome adult instead of a small pup.

For now I can get my yorkie love from my moms yorkie, although she is NOTHING like my baby Stormy was, she still gives SOME kisses and hugs. I just hope one day I can get my "healthy" yorkie that will be with me for a longer time

[manolos mom]

I would really consider another larger dog to go along with your Bull Terrier.

[chandracz]

You are doing a great job and it sounds like you really have done your research on this. It truly does not sound like a vicious attack to me at all, how can it be when it was a puppy?! Go with your gut and with what feels right, that's all that Stormy would've have wanted of you! xxxxx

Originally Posted by yorkie_mama22

No worries I am not planning on adding any time soon. I have spoken with a bullie breeder and she has given me great advice. We are going to get our girl into some training classes and give her another heat or two to "mature". I was informed after a couple heat cycles they mature and calm down with the play. I don't want to bring another dog in until I know SHE is safe to have. This breeder had those hairless dogs with her bullies and never had a problem, she said that these bullies are just extremely strong and clumsy as pups and don't know their own strength. I don't want to rehome just yet, it would be devstating for my daughter to loose BOTH dogs. We will try to do what we can for her first because she really isn't a bad dog, and she isn't very hyper/active or agressive in any way.

The night that Stormy passed my mom laid her in the laundry basket on a towel, our bullie laid in that exact stop in the laundry basket for a few hours looking very sad, she doesn't even FIT in the laundry basket, so I know she knows her friend is gone and I know this wasn't done on purpose. The only thing i can see is to train this girl so she can be a safe companion and when the time comes to add another member we will shoot for a larger dog that isn't too tiny. I think once our dog matures she would be good, but of course we will probably go for a rescue/rehome adult instead of a small pup.

For now I can get my yorkie love from my moms yorkie, although she is NOTHING like my baby Stormy was, she still gives SOME kisses and hugs. I just hope one day I can get my "healthy" yorkie that will be with me for a longer time

[crystalsmom]

I read today on another thread that you are thinking of breeding your bull terrier.

I would give that alot of thought.

[QuickSilver]

I don't want to rub salt into your wounds, but I think I remember you had some trouble paying for some of Stormy's medical care. I would wait until you are confident that you have the means to pay for at least one major medical emergency if you had to. Do you have pet insurance on the bully? I would focus on her and making sure she stays healthy and safe.

[yorkie_mama22]

Originally Posted by manolos mom

I would really consider another larger dog to go along with your Bull Terrier.

We will have to wait and see. If I have to wait years to get a yorkie I will. I don't want to bring a small dog into my home if it is not safe, I won't take a chance again. My mom has a very large 90 lbs boxer/bull dog mix that is 7 years old and has her yorkie and they get along great.

I think it CAN be done, but it depends. I know there is alot of people who has big dogs and little dogs. I think it would of been better if it was the other way around with the yorkie being a pup.

I am taking your advice in but its just hard when my heart is with the yorkies, that is all I ever wanted and all I've ever dreamed of owning, if I can't have one any time soon, I will wait til I can. Like I said I want to make sure it will be SAFE for a small dog here, even if that yorkie will be 15 lbs, I will go even for a rehomed mix if I have too. We will see what God sends our way.

For now though, my main focus will be to spend alot of training on this dog to get her to a level of satisfation.

[cynsir]

Maxie passed away on June 1st. I did not want another dog since I was dealing with the moods of Mazie (cocker spaniel) and Misty (Max's mom). Plus I was dealing with my own loss. I was a mess without my Max. On July 5th, my girlfriend stopped by and put in my arms an 8 week Maltese girl. My friends decided I needed someone else to focus my energies on and they did not want to get me another Yorkie that I might think was a replacement for Max. Instead I have a white baby maltese running around and she follows me everywhere. It's really sad when I go to take a shower and she sits outside the shower door crying for me. Yeah, I love Cassie, but will always have this empty spot that Max occupied.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by yorkie_mama22

Did you wait to get another dog or if you even did? I have had some people ask me but I just don't know when and if I will be ready? I just feel ashamed to think about it and feel like I am betraying her to even consider another dog. I am in no way planning on another dog. I want to get this dog under control and get her into some training courses and wait til she is a bit more matured before I bring another dog into my house so something like this never ever happens again. But I just love the yorkie breed and I can't think of any other dog I'd want to own. I know though if and when I do decide I am going to go for a larger one. 4.8-5lbs is too small especially how fragile she was. I feel horrible to even post this and think about it I hope I don't sound like a terrible owner

Just a side note, I went to visit her grave today I cried all over again but not as much because my mom and her boyfriend were around as well as my daughter so I didn't want her to sense something was wrong. We just sat for a little while at the spot and talked to Stormy, my daughter was even kissing the ground We picked some flowers and laid them down for her. It felt nice to be able to go and be near "her". But she still feels like she is with me in my heart.

You'll know when the time is right for you.

I waited 24 hours after my beloved Cleo died at 16 years of age. Her death started my yorkshire terrier journey. The new pup eased my pain because I was so busy with her I didn't have time to think. Except at night and the tears would start. Does it ever go away......it's been years and I still cry at certain times. Especially Christmas, when I pull out her Christmas stocking, yep I still have it, along with her baby blanket. Her ashes sit here in the computer room. All I have to do is look up and there they are along with her baby sitting on top of her box. Time will ease the pain but, you will never forget. There will be a time that when you think of her you'll smile instead of cry.

[celstu1]

Sadly I think Stormy was a lesson learned for you. How curious and fragile these little ones can be. Getting into the trash can kill a yorkie where with a bigger dog it can give them a bellyache, and that when we do things with chemicals we need to close the door with our beloved on the other side of it to keep her as safe as possible. Yorkies are wonderful dogs but I bet you'd do better with larger dogs until there is less responsibility on your plate, like raising your child and taking care of the bully pup you have now. I know I could not dedicate enough time to a yorkie if I had a child and another dog and worked, thats A LOT of work!

When I bought my boys I literally had to 'yorkie proof' my house. It was crazy. I bought a trash with a closed lid, I bought extension cords to get cords off the floors, I got screening put up on my patio railings so they can't jump off the patio, I got baby gates to confine them when I was too busy or not there to watch them, doors to the bathroom and bedrooms are closed all the time, collars, harnesses, leashes and clothing OFF when Im not around (dont want it caught on anything by accident and them choke or hang themselves when Im not home), all bones and edibles (aside from food and water) taken away when Im not home (again no choking), plants cut back so they can't reach them (some are toxic to small dogs). Its so hard to think of everything especially when you have a child to watch too! With all the respect in the world I am saying this, with Stormy predisposition to accidents, you might be better waiting years for a new little yorkie when you are able to give more, the little ones just need more of everything it seems.

[shamrocks]

I never really wanted a small dog. We always had larger dogs , the smallest dog till now is our Jack Russell. I thought that he was small at 20lbs until Caoimhe won my heart. Now I would never be with out a Yorkie . Just thinking that one day she will pass on makes me feel like crying. I know that I would not wait too long before I got another one after she passed on. As far a Bull Terriers go if you want another small dog maybe you should get a miniature Bull Terrier as a playmate . I think that they get to be about 24lbs or so.

[yorkie_mama22]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

I don't want to rub salt into your wounds, but I think I remember you had some trouble paying for some of Stormy's medical care. I would wait until you are confident that you have the means to pay for at least one major medical emergency if you had to. Do you have pet insurance on the bully? I would focus on her and making sure she stays healthy and safe.

Thanks and I understand what your saying I did mention before that I had some issues with money and medical costs, if you do remember as well though Stormy was in and out of the vets ALOT I spent close to 1,000 since Sept when I brought her home. I wasn't working at the time and still managed to get her the vet care she needed WHEN she needed. I got a job and things were getting better that is why my fiancee got the second dog, which wasn't a cheap dog

[yorkie_mama22]

Originally Posted by celstu1

Sadly I think Stormy was a lesson learned for you. How curious and fragile these little ones can be. Getting into the trash can kill a yorkie where with a bigger dog it can give them a bellyache, and that when we do things with chemicals we need to close the door with our beloved on the other side of it to keep her as safe as possible. Yorkies are wonderful dogs but I bet you'd do better with larger dogs until there is less responsibility on your plate, like raising your child and taking care of the bully pup you have now. I know I could not dedicate enough time to a yorkie if I had a child and another dog and worked, thats A LOT of work!

When I bought my boys I literally had to 'yorkie proof' my house. It was crazy. I bought a trash with a closed lid, I bought extension cords to get cords off the floors, I got screening put up on my patio railings so they can't jump off the patio, I got baby gates to confine them when I was too busy or not there to watch them, doors to the bathroom and bedrooms are closed all the time, collars, harnesses, leashes and clothing OFF when Im not around (dont want it caught on anything by accident and them choke or hang themselves when Im not home), all bones and edibles (aside from food and water) taken away when Im not home (again no choking), plants cut back so they can't reach them (some are toxic to small dogs). Its so hard to think of everything especially when you have a child to watch too! With all the respect in the world I am saying this, with Stormy predisposition to accidents, you might be better waiting years for a new little yorkie when you are able to give more, the little ones just need more of everything it seems.

I totally see your point but I think your very wrong, your opinion may be that I have "alot" on my plate and I am not responisble enough to own a yorkie but that is simply your opinion, because yes my bathroom door wasn't closed properly and we had the nair incident as well as now with my dog was another incident. I feel horrible as it is that these two things happen but honestly that doesn't make me a bad YORKIE owner or a bad person, excuse me if I have not the best of luck. I am honestly a good person with a good heart, I am home alot as I only work part-time, I also BROUGHT my Stormy TO WORK with me Unless it was at night when I was serving then she would be at home. But neither of my dogs were left at home for long periods of time, perhaps a couple hours if that a week. And like you I have a child so my house is already baby proofed, I have taken the precautions you have already as well, I have child locks on my doors so my toddler child can't get into rooms without us there, I have baby gates up, as well as cords out of the way. My trash is under the sink with a special lock on it so noone can open it. I also have special things on the windows and sliding door. I have a big crate where our bully goes into if we don't have time to watch her or if we're out. It just so happen that this particular time my fiancee was home and left the room for a second. This could of happen infront of us, this does not make me a bad owner or him a bad owner.

We've all read the tragic stories on here of what can happen with TWO small yorkies that get into a play fight and one hurts the other, it can happen with two dogs of any size, and any breed. We are all quick to jump and judge and say " that would NEVER happen to me " I was there I thought it to myself too but you just never know what can happen, and even if you are as careful as can be something can happen. I've never had any tragic accidents happen with my child, heaven forbid it.

But again I don't feel I need to explain myself as to why and how I CAN be a good yorkie owner. I get the vibe sometimes on here as I do on the other board I quit going too. It's like certain breed owners on these forums have a problem with people owning the same kind of dog they have ( not saying you do ) just in general. I've seen people be jumped on here before and sorry if I just had horrible luck with my yorkie.

I've never had any kind of issues like this before with any pets or animals.