Hello-this is my first post on this site though I have been looking at other peoples posts for a while.
I am going to get a dog really soon but I don't know what tog et or how many to get.
I would lke to get more than one because although I already have one dog, I on't think  he would get on well with others and I think they should have companionship.
I am also unsure of what breeds to get.
My dog now is a Yorkie and he is 10 years old.
I don't know what to get. I have a few in mind...

1) Alsation
2) Another Yorkie
3) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
4) Golden Retreiver
5) Old English Sheepdog
6) Border Collie
7) Border Collie X
8) Irish Setter
9) Irish Terrier...(I think thats what they're called...VERY TIRED LOL)

Anyway, if anyone can give any advise, It would be greatly appreciated..Thanks!

Goodness, they are all so different. Think the first thing is to decide what it is you want from your dog. For example some of the dogs listed require a lot of exercise, some don't. Some a lot to occupy there minds, others less so. You also mention a BC X and no one will know what that will be like. Some require special coat care others not.

So let us know what you are looking for in your new dog and a bit more about you and your home circumstances.

You already have a yorkie why not stick to that breed then?? and any good breeder would not sell you two pups.

A good breeder will not sell two puppies together. You could buy two puppies just get them from different breeders, BUT you would be buying a lot of trouble. Two puppies bought together will inevitably bond to each other and not to you, so you would end up having major training problems, and then the dogs might need rehoming. So it is best and most sensible to buy one puppy, rear it well, train it well then buy another puppy when the first puppy is 3 or 4 years old. As you have a yorkie already a smaller breed such as another yorkie or a CKCS might be your best option. Without knowing your living circumstances, whether you work or not etc... it is impossible for anybody to really give you any advice as to a particular breed.
In March at Crufts, (4th to the 7th), there is an exhibition called "Discover Dogs", all the breeds should have representatives there with knowledgeable owners who will give you much more detailed advice about the breeds. With their help you might be able to narrow down your list of suitable dogs to find the right one for you and your circumstances.
What you need to do is to sit down and think about where you live, who else lives in your house, (if somebody in the house is unsteady on their feet like granny for instance a big puppy might accidently knock her over), how much time you will be able to give to training, exercising, playing with and caring for this puppy. If you work how long are you out? Puppies need regular small meals throughout the day. If the dog has a long coat will you have the time and patience to groom it daily. It is amazing how many people buy a long coated dog and then neglect the grooming! The poor dog ends up with badly matted hair which in turn can cause skin problems and sores.

Thanks for that..all of you! I didn't think of the problem of buying two together...I just thought they could keep eachother company.
I bring my dog to work with me and always have. He's very good. I work in a kennels, grooming is done aswell.
I live in a house next to a really small beach so before when I had my old dog, he used to walk along there..
I work from 9am till 7pm with an hours break in the middle.
Nobody else lives with me so thats not a problem, my dog now has quite a long coat and he's fine...
Where is the exhibition in March? It sounds good..
Well thanaks for your help..
Ive narrowed it down a little more...
1) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
2) Dalmation (I know that wasn't ono the first list...it was in my head!)
3) Golden Retreiver
4) Old English Sheepdog
5) Border Collie

So any more ideas?
Thanks, Tara x

Hiya
I have a very biased opionion but I'd just like to let you know that I have recently acquired a puppy and after LOADS or trawling round sites and getting opinions I bought a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Bitch as they are fairly small, really loyal and friendly and get on well with everyone and every thing (as a rule!). Angel is absoloutely gorgeous and proving to be extremely intelligent! The only possible downside is the long fur which needs grooming but I think she's perfect!
:-)

Hi Tara
I think a Dallie or OES could be a bit much for your yorkie, especially when they reach adolescence. I know with my 1 year old GSD - as she plays quite hard.  I don't let her do this with smaller dogs that we meet, though she will if she gets the chance, because dogs don't seem to have a sense of size! Also at 10 years old, a boisterous pup could cause some damage to your little Yorkie quite inadvertently. If you like the small breeds I would definitely go with one of those, for your Yorkie's sake! I've never had a CKS but all the ones i've known have been charming and it would seem a good choice for your situation.
Hope this helps
Kat

Thanks again to all of you for your advice! Ive narrowed it down even more now,
It's either,
1)  A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
2)  A Golden Retreiver
3)  A Dalmation.. (I know this might be a bit big as it has been  pointed out here but i'm still wavering...)

Lo! OOPS! Forgot i'd left this on, i decided, i've already looked around and I am picking up my CKCS tomorrow! Can't wait!
Need to go to the petshop first though to pick up a few things!
I didn't want to get a dalmation because of my Yorkie (too much for him) and didn't know that mch about them apart from sometimes they can be deaf and I didn't want to take the chance even though they're lovely dogs!
Golden Reteiver I decided aginst because they shed a lot and because they are prone to put on weight when they are old. so iyts a CKCS tomorrow!

You are very lucky to have made your mind up one moment and to have found a suitable breeder with a puppy available so quickly.

I do hope it's not a puppy farm that you're getting your CKCS from, it's just that most responsible breeders like to meet prospective owners a couple of times before handing over one of their pups.

Best wishes

liberty

please think long and hard befor you consider a border collie they can be very tempremental and need loads put into them I have one and we are at home with loads of time for her but we have had a lot of problems they can make very good pets but I dont think they suit most familys I would never get another I love my dog but some times the problems we have had have tested the patients of a saint they can be nervous they are chasers especially wheels they tend not to like a fussy house they get stressed when there is to much going on they can be funny around young children as they can be upset by loud play all this was explained to us by a vet and a behavourist after we got her not all collies are like this they dont all cause problems and loads are wonderfull pets but they are working dogs and as such need more mental stimulation than some breeds

The Crufts dog show and Discover Dogs exhibition is held at the NEC Birmingham. Every autumn there is another Discover Dogs exhibition held every year in London usually at Earls Court.

Hi Tara we have a 9yr old westie & a 5 month rough collie they get on great. It took a couple of weeks as the westie was a wee bit unsure of the puppy at first. I had 3 dogs then lost 2 within a year so our westie was used to other dogs in the house. Good luck when you get your pup when you get one

Jean

Thanks Polly! That sounds reall great!Thankyou.

Just a question unless I read it wrong ;)

Why would you want to get another dog if your dog now doesn't or you don't think will get along well with others? If he hasn't had companionship for the last 10 years why now?

Me personally I would wait till this one passed on, then consider a puppy and when that puppy is fully trained by around 1-2 years (depending how much time and effort you put into the training and socializing)or so then get another one.

He did have companionship, my old dog was still alive when was alive but the oher dog died when my yorkie was 5...5 years ago, since then he's slept a lot an dseems depressed but idon't know if he will socialise well with others because he just ignores dogs at work...

Hello!!!! Ive decided and chosen, I am picking up my CKCS tmoroow!!! :) :D Very hapy and exited, thanks for yor advise all!!!!

She is gorgeous!!!

Wow! Four days ago you didn't know what breed you wanted and now you are picking a puppy up ! :D

Hope you enjoy your pup :)

Hello again! I know it was quick but I was thinking about it for ages!!!!
I haven't decided on a name yet but she is 12 weeks old, liver and white and georgus!!!
I might call her Lucy, but i'm not sure becuse i'e never called a dog something like that before...its a human name....
So thanks, and does anyone know any nice names???

Hi!

Just for proprieties sake CKCS don't come in liver and white, they can be Ruby (red) or Blenheim (red and white), Ticolour or Black and Tan (no posh names for these colours) :D

We are please you found a pup so quick, most of find it can take a couple of years to find the right pup and 4 days seems almost a miracle, think you must have had this pup in the pipeline before you asked the question, so I guess you had this breed in mind all the time.

'I might call her Lucy, but i'm not sure becuse i'e never called a dog something like that before...its a human name....
So thanks, and does anyone know any nice names??? '

I hope it's a human name otherwise what people say about me maybe true :D

I think Lucy is a lovely name ;)

Lucy
xx

Speaking as one who has both a daughter AND a cat called Lucy I would say it IS a nice name :D :D

I totally agree - brilliant name!! (but then i'm a little biased!)
Lucy