Am getting another puppy but have concerns . . .

[Tiger's Mom]

My darling hubby finally agreed (although not in so many ways) for me to get another yorkie. I want a female companion for Tiger and possibly breeding the 2 together a few times just so I can have more and share with my family. My concern though is that Tiger is going on 5 months and I most likely will take home an 8 week old female puppy who is not crate or potty trained as good as he is. If I let her run free in Tiger's domain (our Laundry room) during the day whilst he is confined to a crate (also in the laundry room) do you think he'd be so jealous and possibly bark all day long when I am at work? Do you think this is a good age gap? Or should I wait a while longer . . . Any tips on how to handle this would really be great before I commit to getting another one . . .

[bchgirl]

I don't know if he'll be jealous, but be prepared, as an unaltered male around a female, he will probably start marking.

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom

My darling hubby finally agreed (although not in so many ways) for me to get another yorkie. I want a female companion for Tiger and possibly breeding the 2 together a few times just so I can have more and share with my family. My concern though is that Tiger is going on 5 months and I most likely will take home an 8 week old female puppy who is not crate or potty trained as good as he is. If I let her run free in Tiger's domain (our Laundry room) during the day whilst he is confined to a crate (also in the laundry room) do you think he'd be so jealous and possibly bark all day long when I am at work? Do you think this is a good age gap? Or should I wait a while longer . . . Any tips on how to handle this would really be great before I commit to getting another one . . .

Ceeby was six months old when I got Silk, an adult female, he is not the least bit jealous of her but he will soon be seven months old and I have a new girl that will be eleven weeks on Saturday. he is so jealous of her it is funny to watch. we have to make sure to give him extra loving every day. BUT, they are great friends and play alomost constantly. i have to pick her up and hold her just so she can get a couple of minutes rest when they get to going. Even Silk, who would never play, is getting into the act. Something to see the three of them playing together everyday. As far as the crate, I don't crate mine but they are gated in my living room.

[everestgirl]

I think that everythign will be just fine.
It will take some time, but it will be ok

But, if you will have male and female he will mark when she has a heat.

This is my plan by the way. i am geting in 2 weeks male yorkie, and after some tyme female.
i know people who did it and they not regret at all.

[Jenn218]

What a great hubby........still trying to talk mine into another..no luck yet!
I think they will be fine too, it just depends on her dog. I would bet that my little guy would be jealous at first because he is the only child, but I am sure that the companionship of another Yorkie would soon phase out the jealous. Keep us posted and please post pictures too!

[Rem&Silkmom]

I think they will be fine also. but I would not bring home an 8 week old puppy. Any reputable breeder would keep thier pups until they are 12 weeks old. These little guys need to stay with thier mommies till then.

[SnowWa]

Generally dogs all ages get along very well together. However, you can just plop them together from day one. Sometimes it takes a week or two for any animals in your house to accept and get used to a new little pet. You should be there supervising for a while --- so that you can be sure there are no problems.

Carol Jean