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Yorkie question for owners that have more than one2007-11-25 2:57:10

I currently have a VERY spoiled 11 month old and will be getting a new Yorkie baby soon. I am confident that, overall, my current "baby" will love her new sister, however, I think we will run into problems with some bones and possible ownerships of laps. I have always had more than one dog at a time, but not spoiled, indoor dogs. I don't work and am home all day, so I will be the "mama" and wonder the best way to deal with this. I am looking forward to training the new pup and watching them play. I'm just wondering with this kind of dog, how long does it usually take for the eldest to not be jealous? She may not even care, but I doubt that will be the case.

Answers:

My first yorkie was almost 2 when I decided he needed a 'friend". The first few months my oldest one was very hateful and mean to the new addition. He even tried to sit on him and I guess suffocate him a few times? LOL

Anyways, after about 3 months they became wonderful buddies, started inventing their own little 'games' and they are now 8 and 7 and are best friends. Over a year ago I added a 3rd yorkie, a female, which is 3 times smaller than both of my males but within 2 weeks she had already made her stake here as the 'boss'. They will get along just fine, just might take a bit but you will be glad you did it. ;)

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Have had several Yorkies, they are a wonderful diverse breed from my yappie Sabine to the chirping bird-like Griffin. When we got Sabine (the younger of the two), Griffin no longer had much interest or use for humans...this lasted several months. He became the big brother and just doted on his little sis. Today, nearly 10 years later, they are an inseparable matched pair, but they come to the human side seeking attention at their leisure

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The very best thing you can do it treat them more like dogs, instead of like people. And, give them both he same amount of attention. If you start to give one more attention than the other, they may become depressed, or even violent. Keep your chin high though, and remember who is boss of the dogs. But remember, if they get into a fight, let them fight it out unless it gets too violent. It settles the dominance between them both and its better to settle it right away. If fighting does not stop, however, its best to get a trainer, or even consider another dog.

Either way, best of luck with your puppies!! I hope you enjoy having them. ^-^

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I have two Yorkies. An 11 yr old and a 3 year old. It took her awhile to share mommy, but its OK now. BUT food/chewy bones are a different story. They are still nasty when they want to be, so I give them each a chewy, but several feet apart. When it comes to meal time, I still put the older dog in the bathroom with the door shut to eat. That way there is no problems.

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