I am bringing another yorkie into our home. My female yorkie...

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Answer by JAN
Submitted on 4/4/2004
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My Chloe [Yorkshire terrier] was three years old when I introduced Hollie, a six week old puppy [Yorkshire terrier]. I had pampered Chloe - but not unduly. My overall impression was that she could not understand 'why' - if I loved her so much - I needed another dog, but she failed to realise I got the puppy 'as company' for her. Whilst the puppy was young and for the first few weeks, I had to separate them when I was not with them - because Chloe did not want Hollie around. In time they came to love each other and whenever either one of them was away and returned, there was such a fuss made by the other on its return home. The main thing is to treat each dog as you would treat a human being - e.g. a toddler would display the same emotions if suddenly a new baby was introduced into the family. Hope this helps.

Answer by Carolyn
Submitted on 4/18/2004
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Abbiepoo's answer is "right on". I have a 2 1/2 year old spoiled Sillky Terrier male. I brought home a 2 mon. old Yorkie female to "keep him company". Actually - it's "kept me busy". He bit her and got irritated by her. I considered giving her away but everyone (inc. my vet) said to give it time. It's been a little over a month and things are improving. They actually miss each other when separated and now they play together. The pup still has too much energy for my Silky and I still separate them when I'm not home. Otherwise my silky would get no rest. 1. ALWAYS - recognize the first dog first! Pet it, feed it, etc before the second - it's the pack leader. 1. separate them (gate or crate)when you are not around 2. watch them carefully when they are together 3. have some place where the older dog can go (and the new one can't) to get away when he/she doesn't want to be bothered 4. give it time - a couple of months - it's worth it!!!!!

Answer by Shyllow
Submitted on 8/23/2004
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I have to agree with all of you. Just recently I lost both of my dogs and so we adopted a 2yr old Yorkshire Female. We currently have 5 cats as well...they are not all ours, a few we have just taken in determined to "find good homes" but yet they are still with us. Anyway. Zaylee came from a home where she was allowed to chase and play with the cats that lived there. Well, out of the 5 cats that we have only 1 will allow her to chase and play with him and that is because he starts it. All I can say is that she has been with us for a week and the cats are more tolerant of her more than at first and she has begun to learn which cats she can play with and which she can not. Just give it time, watch the interactions carefully and even though it doesn't seem right, let them fight it out as long as it is not to vicious. We let our cats nail her a time or two and she learned that they were not the cats she could play with. Hope this helps.

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Question by Kyle
Submitted on 10/30/2003
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I am bringing another yorkie into our home. My female yorkie is 2 1/2 yrs and the new one is female 4 yrs. What concerns could arise. Neither of them are spayed. They will be the only 2 in the home. No children.

Answer by abbiepoo
Submitted on 1/6/2004
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I have a silky terrior six years old , spoiled to death and i bought a yorkie puppy. It was terrible for a while my silky is very dominate, and jealous. She bit the yorkie pup twice . I had to watch them very close It was horrible at first , but after two months of constantly watching them . Keep them seperated if you see any sign of agression but do put them together to try to play . Mine are great now they do everything together and love each other . They give each other kisses and the silky looks after the yorkie .. Good luck any questions just contact me .....

Answer by babysmom6
Submitted on 2/6/2004
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i have 2 females one is 4years old the other is 2years old they get along as long as we dont try and pick the other up if this happens they will fight until we can break them apart it is very upsetting to all but we love them both and deal with it best we can good luck

Answer by limpyduckling
Submitted on 10/2/2005
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I have a male toy poodle and am thinking about getting a female yorkie for him to play with do you think they will get along ok

Answer by connie
Submitted on 9/20/2006
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peanut is my yorkie

Answer by Beasty&Bubba
Submitted on 10/10/2006
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Great info... I have a 2 1/2 yr old yorkie. He's been very patient with his new yorkie 9 month old brother. At times I have to referee their play...calling out STOP, when the play gets too rough. They're taking well to each other... Thank goodness

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