Is it okay to have one yorkie?

[Cupcake]

I currently have one parti yorkie. The man who I got here from called and asked if I wanted her sister, because he is moving and can't not keep her no long. Is it okay just to have one dog? SHe is happy, I work, but she usually stays home, and sleep(Her favorite past time). I had a friends dog for the weeked, and my dog seemed to be annoyed of her after a while. Should I get the other dog?

[Amber_lv]

It's ok to have just one they get all the love! But if you want another one it's twice as fun with 2.

[tpaxton23]

I would think her littermate would be an excellent playmate for her but it's really up to you whether you want 2 dogs. Can you afford having 2? If so, then I say go for it. Having two is so much more fun.

[yorkieusa]

It takes time to get used to a new friend, but I recommend having two if they are at home by themselves. It keeps them from being lonely. Still it is OK to have just one.

[TatumsMom]

That's pretty much a personal choice, I think. Those here with two or more will tell you it's the best way to go and it may be for them but I have one Yorkie (inside) and an Australian Shepherd (outside). I've always been a "one lap dog at a time" kind of person and have decided to only have one Yorkie. Tatum loves playing with her sister outside so between us and the kids and her sissy outside, she gets plenty of interaction and lots of cuddle time. There are definitely pros and cons....... I wish you luck trying to decide!

[ditsy]

I thought my one puppy was happy, until I got him a sister.

Now both of them are extremely happy dogs.

[natalienicole]

I only have one and she seems happy ofcourse shes got my pom oliver for a friend and I stay home so she has me. I wouldnt mind having another one tho.

[chachi]

I have two and they are really happy to have each other. My breeder said they do better in pairs

[Olivier]

If you only want one , its ok .

[yougetthesmiles]

I think it's a great idea to have a playmate. It will take a little adjustment, but you will be glad you did!!! Go for it!!

[Yorkies-Mom]

If you only want one , its ok .

exactly! i love that answer.
and having a breeder say that they do "better in pairs" sounds like a selling tactic to me. i am a sahm so romeo has me here. i think if it is done properly the pupppy will be fine. i really wonder about my neighbors yorkie - it IS at home along all day and it is a wild dog!! you can tell it has been locked up all day and can't wait to get out!

[mistyinca]

All this "better in pairs" talk is making me want another one!

[ARCHIE]

Having only one Yorkie is fine as long as you provide the dog with plenty
of activity in the am and the pm. If your not able to do that then a second
one would fill that gap. That is an individual choice.
Good luck whatever you deceide. It would be hard not to accept such
an offer IMO. Is he giving the pup to you or are you paying for it?

[Archie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Yorkies-Mom

exactly! i love that answer.
and having a breeder say that they do "better in pairs" sounds like a selling tactic to me. i am a sahm so romeo has me here. i think if it is done properly the pupppy will be fine. i really wonder about my neighbors yorkie - it IS at home along all day and it is a wild dog!! you can tell it has been locked up all day and can't wait to get out!

My Archie is an "only child" and from 3 months until a year old he was home alone all day until I started to work at home. He did fine by himself and has always been a happy little guy. I recently had thought of getting him a little sissy, but have decided to hold off. It's totally OK to have an only!

[Yorkies-Mom]

archie's mom,

archie is soooo cute!!!