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10-12-2019, 02:21 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Santa Fe, Texas. US
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| New Puppy and older Yorkie - HELP We are considering purchasing a toy poodle puppy, We currently own a female Yorkie of six years. Her name is Abby. We lost our 14 year old male Yorkie. He was very loving and of a gentle temperament. Rowdy was the senior dog. He accepted Abby. Of course he ignored her at first, but later they became best of friends. Towards the end of Rowdy's life they were sleeping together in the same bed, I imagine Abby know his end was near. Abby is very shy and timid around other dogs. She got passed down from a couple of owners to us. She was 3 when we got her. She wasn't properly socialized. She was scared of loud noises. She didn't know how to walk on leash. With lots of love she has improved somewhat. But she still has unresolved issues like hiding under the bed if the TV is too loud. We are thinking about purchasing a toy poodle puppy to get her to engage more and to have a buddy around that will not intimidate her. We thought about a rescue but they all have issues and they are way bigger than her at a mere 6 pounds. Do you think this is a good idea? Right now she is the little princess of the house. She does sleep a lot. She doesn't really play with toys. She likes to be in our lap in a blanket. Oh how she loves blankets. We have taken her to the dog park but she hides and doesn't want to engage with other dogs. So, I am wondering if bringing a puppy into the house would be a mistake. The puppy is a make of 11 weeks. I need some advise and direction on whether or not we should do this. Thanks in advance. |
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10-14-2019, 11:23 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa.
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| If Abby got along with Rowdy I see no reason why she would not accept a new baby. I will say this lol, do not expect a happy, playful first meet up. Just as Rowdy stayed away from Abby when you first got her, now it is Abby's turn to stay away from a frisky puppy. Given time the will become BFF Just make sure Abby has a safe place to get away from the puppy, do not force the puppy and Abby to be friends, let Abby go to the puppy on her time and terms. Always make Abby first, first to be greeted when you come home, first to have food dish put down, first to get a treat, this way Abby will not think she is being replaced. In my opinion I think another dog will be good for Abby, one that is young enough for them to play together.
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10-14-2019, 12:59 PM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Santa Fe, Texas. US
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| Thanks so much. We might have the opportunity to adopt a 2 year old male Yorkie. I think a puppy might be too much for us to take care of. Abby will always be the Queen. 💕👸 |
10-14-2019, 03:52 PM | #4 |
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| A 2 year old will be better for Abby also, she will not have to deal with a nipping puppy that will be hanging off her hair. At 2 years old they are calmer but very playful. I have to assume Abby is spayed if this Poodle is a male. Before getting hooked on yotkies I had poodles, the breed is extremely smart and fast learning. Good luck and please keep us posted on your decision.
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10-14-2019, 04:02 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Santa Fe, Texas. US
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| Thanks so much for all the good advice. We are in the process of setting up a meet and greet. His name is Flash....LOL |
10-14-2019, 04:10 PM | #6 |
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| Flash lol, I like that name. Have you selected a name for a male baby yet and what color is he. Meet and greet is always a good way to introduce a new comer.Let us know how it goes.
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10-14-2019, 04:15 PM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Santa Fe, Texas. US
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| The name of the 2 year is Flash. He is a Yorkie. He is blue/gold typical colors. |
10-15-2019, 03:25 AM | #8 |
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| Now you have me confused lol, in your opening thread your wrote "we are considering purchasing a toy poodle puppy", now that has changed to a 2 year old Yorkie?
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10-15-2019, 07:46 AM | #9 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Santa Fe, Texas. US
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| LOL...yes, we started with the poodle puppy. But, in between posts my husband and I discussed raising a puppy ( lots of time in socializing etc. etc. ). I found a breeder that wants to place a 2 year old Yorkie. She is a show breeder. He comes from a healthy line of Yorkies. We haven't met him just yet but home to do in the near future. |
10-15-2019, 09:48 AM | #10 |
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| LOL, ok, clear picture now
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11-05-2019, 06:34 AM | #11 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Santa Fe, Texas. US
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| Update on Adoption Hi everyone, I am back. We went out of town. We didn't adopt Flash. We are noe searching for a rescue. We haven't had much luck finding an adult Yorkie through an breeder, even the ones listed under the AKC breeder referral. We decided no puppies for us. We have a couple of applications in for a rescue. We are a bit picky, because we want to find the best match for Abby. We are also praying about it. It is nice to have this forum to share our experiences. |
11-06-2019, 02:48 PM | #12 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Santa Fe, Texas. US
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| Rescue Update Hi eveyone. Just a quick update. We will be visiting with a rescue this coming Saturday. He is cute and weighs 12 pounds, definitely a larger Yorkie. Any experiences with larger Yorkies, please share. |
11-06-2019, 03:11 PM | #13 |
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| I have had all big yorkies, 9 Lbs up to 17Lbs. My rescue is 12 Lbs, what exactly did you what to know. Weight does not change a yorkie, the best part about having a bigger yorkie is you don't have to worry about them jumping on and off sofas and beds. I had a 9 Lb senior and a 17 Lb teenager meaning the senior was 9 years old, the teenager was 3 years old, weighing in at 17Lbs. She was gotten at 8 weeks old as a BFF for my senior when she was 6 yo after losing her 2 older sisters. My 17 pounder was very gentle during play time with my 9 pound older girl. I would say it all depends on the larger yorkie's disposition and personality. I raised all my yorkies as babies, sizes varied but they were all gentle, as I had raised them to be. Good luck on your visit.
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11-07-2019, 04:22 AM | #14 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Santa Fe, Texas. US
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| Rescue Update Thanks for sharing. Abby is timid, so it will take some time for her to adjust to another dog. My 14 year old that passed was a loving gentle little guy. Rowdy and Abby were about the same size. I do believe that disposition is very important. According to the rescue the Yorkie we are visiting loves everyone and gets along with other dogs. |
11-07-2019, 04:38 AM | #15 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa.
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| Abby being on the timid side will play a big roll in these two bonding, but this is also true with a dog that is not timid. It just takes time for the first dog to accept the new comer. As long as this new guy is not rambunctious and wants to pounce on Abby there should be no problem other then it always takes time to accept a new dog, and it doesn't happen over night. With this rescue being older and hopefully calmer then a wee lil puppy, bonding should be faster, it's all up to Abby. But there is no difference in bigger yourkies other then their size, they still have their charming personalities and lil naughtiness at times. Countdown time starts lol.
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