Should I consider another furbaby?? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

RGrisssom · 04-11-2009, 05:43 AM

Morning All,

I have a female yorkie, she will be 2 in May and there is a male yorkie that is 3 that a breeder gave up and he is in a rescue home. Both "babies" are neutered, just to let you know that breeding is not s

omething i would ever be interested in. How about families that have more than one furbaby in the house?? Our girls are grown and gone so it is just Jeff and I at home; grandbabies live 2 hrs away so they come up about once a month...

Feedback please!

Elaine Benise · 04-11-2009, 06:00 AM

We are getting dog #2 in four weeks. Leo is about to turn three years old. It just felt like the right time and I think it will be good for Leo to have a buddy. I'm nervous about it because I know it's going to be hard work but I know it will be worth it at the end of the day.

A rescue is a wonderful thing to do. I say if you can do it financially, go for it!

jfalz73 · 04-11-2009, 06:01 AM

I actually have 6 dogs!! I have 2 yorkies...Oliver was my first and when he was 15 mos. i got Brooklyn...they are great together! I love having more than one. Probably will never have 6 again, but always at least two or 3 of these little ones!!

Good luck on your decision..

ChantalB · 04-11-2009, 06:08 AM

I have 5 yorkies and i love it!!

It is great to have 2 and watch them play together!

And It just look so cool when you walk them with the double leash!!

Go for it!!

linda44 · 04-11-2009, 06:22 AM

I have 7, so based on that number I dont think I can give an unbiased opinion. lol

Britster · 04-11-2009, 06:26 AM

Definitely go for it! I almost think they're easier when they have a play-mate because they entertain each other!

Gingergirlsmom · 04-11-2009, 06:26 AM

When Ginger was 2 we got Bernie (who was a year old rescue at the time). I would be lying if I said there wasn't a period of adjustment. But I love my two furballs and they are great little siblings. Now I think just one would be so lonely.

Good luck with whatever you decide. Let us know.

msjagg · 04-11-2009, 10:25 AM

I have 2 dogs @ this time. Baron is a 16 m.o. Yorkie and Sammy is a 7 1/2 y.o. Papillion. I am adding 2 female Yorkies to the family in May. Then we will have 4. The boys get along great and the girls are each a little over a year old and are spayed. I can't wait to have them all together. Go for it, The more the merrier...

Amazing Yorkies · 04-11-2009, 10:34 AM

Be sure to give it a couple of weeks of readjustment and jealousy issues with your current baby. But I think it's a wonderful idea!

YorkieOwned5 · 04-11-2009, 10:53 AM

Like they say, YORKIES are like chips, You can't have just ONE!!!

Go for it, you will see that your current baby will be much happier with a playmate. I got a female 1-10 and her brother 2-27, the difference in her was so amazing. As soon as we put him on the floor they started playing and have been inseperable since then. She is still a loving little Momma's girl and he is doing his best to take her place. Not that it will ever happen. LOL You will feel better about leaving your girl at home because she won't be alone. We feel better about it for sure. The even slept in the same crate the first night and all the time now.
Good Luck.......

Sharon, PIXI & SPIKE

mscat · 04-11-2009, 11:06 AM

I have one beautiful Yorkie girl, and love to have anther..... I'd say go for it

You and your husband have plenty of love in your hearts for anther precious Yorkie then go for it

aeliason7 · 04-11-2009, 11:42 AM

We got Rupert at the end of Jan and Daphne at the end of Feb. Rupert needed a playmate for while we were at work. They are each others' BFF's! They play fight over toys and things like that, but it's normal. If you can afford the extra care and all that, then I say go for it. We love having another little one running around!

Wabbit · 04-11-2009, 12:54 PM

We had Daizy for about a year....and then several months ago we got Tulip...and it was the BEST decision we ever made!!! They are sooooooooooo happy together....I can't believe we waited as long as we did to get our second!!! Yorkies are very social little creatures....and our Daizy seems much more happy since we brought Tulip into our home!!! There was the usual couple weeks of adjustment period....but now they adore each other!!

Good luck!! Let us know what you decide!!! Hope you go for it!!!

FlDebra · 04-11-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RGrisssom

Morning All,

I have a female yorkie, she will be 2 in May and there is a male yorkie that is 3 that a breeder gave up and he is in a rescue home. Both "babies" are neutered, just to let you know that breeding is not s

omething i would ever be interested in. How about families that have more than one furbaby in the house?? Our girls are grown and gone so it is just Jeff and I at home; grandbabies live 2 hrs away so they come up about once a month...

Feedback please!

I think it is an excellent idea. We once thought our dachshund, Kate, was on her last leg, she was old and rarely left her bed. Once we got another dog, she seemed to revive and act like a youngster again. She is 16 now and still has moments when she plays with my little male yorkie, Ben. That made us realize how important another dog is to them. I think dogs need companionship other than people if possible. It doesn't always work out, but if things are looking good -- I say go for it!

Oh -- it was not instant love though. Each time we have gotten a new dog, Kate gave them a month of cold shoulder, then it was like she all of a sudden decided they were part of the family. She is sort of the matriarch. She puts up with the playful antics of the younger ones, but there is never any doubt that she is still in charge.

drabinowitz43 · 04-11-2009, 01:58 PM

As a follow-up, if you have one boy and one girl, do you think it matters what the third's sex is?

04-11-2009, 05:43 AM	#1
RGrisssom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Russellville Alabama Posts: 16	Should I consider another furbaby?? Morning All, I have a female yorkie, she will be 2 in May and there is a male yorkie that is 3 that a breeder gave up and he is in a rescue home. Both "babies" are neutered, just to let you know that breeding is not something i would ever be interested in. How about families that have more than one furbaby in the house?? Our girls are grown and gone so it is just Jeff and I at home; grandbabies live 2 hrs away so they come up about once a month... Feedback please!

04-11-2009, 06:01 AM	#3
jfalz73 Owned by my yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coats, NC Posts: 5,001	I actually have 6 dogs!! I have 2 yorkies...Oliver was my first and when he was 15 mos. i got Brooklyn...they are great together! I love having more than one. Probably will never have 6 again, but always at least two or 3 of these little ones!! Good luck on your decision.. __________________ My little dog-a heartbeat at my feet. -Edith Wharton jeanne BrooklynBenjamin

04-11-2009, 06:22 AM	#5
linda44 Luv my 7 Furkids Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: napa Posts: 9,655 Blog Entries: 4	I have 7, so based on that number I dont think I can give an unbiased opinion. lol __________________ Linda, & furbutts http://www.sketchesbybarney.com

04-11-2009, 06:26 AM	#6
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Definitely go for it! I almost think they're easier when they have a play-mate because they entertain each other! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

04-11-2009, 06:26 AM	#7
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	When Ginger was 2 we got Bernie (who was a year old rescue at the time). I would be lying if I said there wasn't a period of adjustment. But I love my two furballs and they are great little siblings. Now I think just one would be so lonely. Good luck with whatever you decide. Let us know. __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

04-11-2009, 06:00 AM	#2
Elaine Benise YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Here Posts: 767	We are getting dog #2 in four weeks. Leo is about to turn three years old. It just felt like the right time and I think it will be good for Leo to have a buddy. I'm nervous about it because I know it's going to be hard work but I know it will be worth it at the end of the day. A rescue is a wonderful thing to do. I say if you can do it financially, go for it! __________________ Mommy to Leo and Delilah

04-11-2009, 06:08 AM	#4
ChantalB Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,042	I have 5 yorkies and i love it!! It is great to have 2 and watch them play together! And It just look so cool when you walk them with the double leash!! Go for it!!

04-11-2009, 10:25 AM	#8
msjagg YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA. U.S.A. Posts: 1,449	I have 2 dogs @ this time. Baron is a 16 m.o. Yorkie and Sammy is a 7 1/2 y.o. Papillion. I am adding 2 female Yorkies to the family in May. Then we will have 4. The boys get along great and the girls are each a little over a year old and are spayed. I can't wait to have them all together. Go for it, The more the merrier... __________________ Jodi G. Mum to : -Sammy,:-Baron Georg, :-Sophie Kennedy, and Carys Bella...

04-11-2009, 10:34 AM	#9
Amazing Yorkies YT Featured Breeder Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,552	Be sure to give it a couple of weeks of readjustment and jealousy issues with your current baby. But I think it's a wonderful idea! __________________ Deb Sillers 816-261-8734 Cell ~ www.Amazingyorkies.com ~

04-11-2009, 10:53 AM	#10
YorkieOwned5 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chattanooga,TN & Tampa,FL Posts: 247	more than one Yorkie Like they say, YORKIES are like chips, You can't have just ONE!!! Go for it, you will see that your current baby will be much happier with a playmate. I got a female 1-10 and her brother 2-27, the difference in her was so amazing. As soon as we put him on the floor they started playing and have been inseperable since then. She is still a loving little Momma's girl and he is doing his best to take her place. Not that it will ever happen. LOL You will feel better about leaving your girl at home because she won't be alone. We feel better about it for sure. The even slept in the same crate the first night and all the time now. Good Luck....... Sharon, PIXI & SPIKE

04-11-2009, 11:06 AM	#11
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I have one beautiful Yorkie girl, and love to have anther..... I'd say go for it You and your husband have plenty of love in your hearts for anther precious Yorkie then go for it __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

04-11-2009, 11:42 AM	#12
aeliason7 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Provo, UT, USA Posts: 7	We got Rupert at the end of Jan and Daphne at the end of Feb. Rupert needed a playmate for while we were at work. They are each others' BFF's! They play fight over toys and things like that, but it's normal. If you can afford the extra care and all that, then I say go for it. We love having another little one running around!

04-11-2009, 12:54 PM	#13
Wabbit Love my little flowers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In Gorgeous Montana!!! Posts: 4,499	We had Daizy for about a year....and then several months ago we got Tulip...and it was the BEST decision we ever made!!! They are sooooooooooo happy together....I can't believe we waited as long as we did to get our second!!! Yorkies are very social little creatures....and our Daizy seems much more happy since we brought Tulip into our home!!! There was the usual couple weeks of adjustment period....but now they adore each other!! Good luck!! Let us know what you decide!!! Hope you go for it!!! __________________ Tam Flower babies: *Daizy Mae and Tulip Petals* RIP Honey Rose & Jasmine

04-11-2009, 01:58 PM	#15
drabinowitz43 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Posts: 490	As a follow-up, if you have one boy and one girl, do you think it matters what the third's sex is? __________________ Donna, Sadie, Joey and Nicky (and Buddy the cockatiel)