A 2nd Maltese pup?

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A 2nd Maltese pup?
by Susan
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"JJ" is the best dog we've ever had. He's not too noisy and he was very easy to train on wee-wee pads. He's absolutely the most adorable little guy in the world. He's beautiful but couldn't be shown because his front pads are not all black. My daughter says he's like a "Beanie Baby action figure"!

We've been thinking about getting a second puppy. But "JJ" gets all of our love and affection now, however he's not at all spoiled. I sometimes work from home and don't pay too much attention to him when I get involved in writing reports or working on a project. He will amuse himself with his chew bones, play with his stuffed toys, kick and chase his little soccer ball, or just go take a nap. He doesn't bark to get attention, but when he wants me to see that he's been good with the wee-wee pad, or if he's tired of playing by himself, he'll just come over and poke me in the leg. He loves all the dogs he sees outside or at the vet, whether big or small. Do you think that if he has to share our attention with another Maltese puppy it will make him jealous or that it will negatively affect his personality? I think that's the only thing that worries me about getting a second Maltese puppy. "JJ" will be a year old on April 8th.

I've already contacted the same breeder to see if she has any litters coming soon. Should we pursue this and look for another little guy? I don't want to do anything that will negatively affect "JJ's" perfect personality.

DISCUSSION:

I am also considering a 2nd Maltese. Bijou will turn 1 on Feb. 19th. I'm ashamed to say that he IS spoiled. He is my husband and I's four-legged baby. He will bark to get our attention, bring us toys to throw, and push our hand w/his nose to get some petting. Of course we've brought on all of this "only child" behavior. My husband and I are away from home for 9.5 hours Mon-Fri and he looks SO pitiful when we leave! We are considering a 2nd baby for companionship for Bijou. I think we have enough love for 2 babies, but am interested to hear what experience "multi-Maltese" parents have to say. Thanks!
D'Arcy

HI I was a single pet (Maltese) owner for years and years, and then last year we decided to get a female. It is totally wonderful having 2 in the house. They play with one another and they are NEVER lonely. We felt we should have done it years eariler. I believe it's like with children, we can spread our love to both Puppies !! I never talk to one Puppy only, and I always make sure they know they are loved the same. If I take one Puppy somewhere without the other, when we return, it is something to watch. They just kiss each other and jump around all so happy !! It is a wonderful sight to watch. So go ahead feel your heart up with more love from another Maltese, I promise you, you will be glad you did and so will your first BABY !! Take Care Jan
Jan Scofield

Definitely consider purchasing another dog. I have experienced the same situation when my first female was 1 yr. old. I arranged to obtain another female from the same breeder, who happens to be the sister of my first little girl, only one yr. younger. They are inseparable and keep each other company. They are completely different in their personalities, looks and manner, however, they compliment each other. They often play together and one looks for other all the time. The only comment I would make is to be sure to give your love and attention to both of them equally, because they know when one is getting more attention than the other. Most people I know have more than one maltese because they are so lovable, two are even better than one.
talany

I just got my 2nd baby, and we actually saw a moment of play last night. It didn't last long, but it gave us hope. I posted last weekend about the same concerns, but I think it's just a matter of time and they'll be inseparable!
Lisa Wolfe

We have 3 maltese and one mix. We purchase Murphy and McKenzie a week apart in age. Although they came from two different sets of parents they are as close as litter mates. If I had more house and more money, I would probably have more puppies. Having four is not really that much more work than one. I would never just have one again. It is the highlight of my day to watch them play together. Go for it!
Becky

We got our second furbaby in Oct and really had our doubts. Shelby was 17 months when we got Suzy. At first we thought what have we done!! Getting up at night and potty training! And Shelby was not too thrilled with the new arrival. But it got easier as time went by and now they play together and are very protective of each other. And now when I go to work I don't feel so guilty about leaving because they have each other. Go for it.
Terry

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