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blabbyb · 08-25-2008, 11:29 AM

Hello,
We have had our yorkie for a week now. She is 11 weeks old. I wasn't planning on getting a Yorkie but my kids fell in love with her and that was it. My kids are older (21,16, 14 and 9 years old) so I am not worried about them with her, BUT we have a 3 year old golden retriever. I had wanted a playmate for her, but as I said we ended up with this Yorkie. I am scared to death since this dog is so small (2.6 lbs now). Will they ever be able to play together?? Does anyone here have a big dog along with a Yorkie?? I can't help but think I made a mistake.

YorkieShadow · 08-25-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by blabbyb

Hello,
We have had our yorkie for a week now. She is 11 weeks old. I wasn't planning on getting a Yorkie but my kids fell in love with her and that was it. My kids are older (21,16, 14 and 9 years old) so I am not worried about them with her, BUT we have a 3 year old golden retriever. I had wanted a playmate for her, but as I said we ended up with this Yorkie. I am scared to death since this dog is so small (2.6 lbs now). Will they ever be able to play together?? Does anyone here have a big dog along with a Yorkie?? I can't help but think I made a mistake.

They might be able to be together with a watchful eye But I dont think they will be able to play together. A big dog playing with a smaller one can hurt and or kill it. they dont know how rough they get while playing so yes your little one can be hurt if they play together.

trini&coco · 08-25-2008, 11:33 AM

Hi Blabby, first I want to say welcome to YT...you will find a wealth of information here and we are glad to have you

I do not, but many other members here have larger dogs and a Yorkie. I am sure you will get some great advice from them. I would just say to be sure that your big girl takes it slow with her new little sister

Yorkiedaze · 08-25-2008, 11:33 AM

It works out just fine, but right now while she's so young and tiny you will need to keep them totally seperated. Even when she's fully grown, you should not let her romp with the big guys free of a leash. Generally the larger dogs pick up on how gentle they have to be with the tiny ones, but even in play they can accidently step on the tiny guy and do some damage.

mscat · 08-25-2008, 12:00 PM

Hi and welcome to YT. Your little Yorkie needs to protected at all times from your bigger dog right now. They will learn how to get along and treat other, but for right now she is too fragile.
I am more concerned about your feelings about this puppy. It is not a good idea to even get a puppy/or any other animal if the whole family is not fully commited to having anther family member. It is not fair to you , if it all falls on you to take care of the puppy, that you did not want in the first place.
Children can be very convincing but, a puppy is like having anther child around the house.
I just do not want you to resent the puppy and regret having her.

KimberlySRN · 08-25-2008, 12:21 PM

Welcome to yorkie talk!

I would say it is very possible for the two to get along. My boyfriend has a cocker spaniel and a Chihuahua and they are now best friends. At first when they are pups only let them be near each other when you are there. My BF would make his cocker lay down and let the puppy run. He taught Kobe the cocker "nice" so he calms down. Now they are brothers.

they have to always be together. Just take it slow .

jazzismomma · 08-25-2008, 12:39 PM

First off Welcome to YT. You will find lots of helpful and wonderful people here. I just wanted to say that we have a 2 yr old boxer (Sascha) and a 10 mo old yorkie (Jazzi) which only weighs 3lbs 4ozs and is full grown. Jazzi and Sascha play like nobodys business. Sascha has learned that she has to get on Jazzi's level to play and does alot of laying when they play. Sascha has to be reminded from time to time that she has to be easy because Jazzi is a little girl. We always supervise there play but things work out great and they are the best of friends. They play tug o war, chase the ball togather, and wrestle like wild women.... LOL I think that it is just very important to teach the larger dog that the yorkie is a little one and play must be gentle. I think with guidance and supervision your two will great friends also.

Good luck and have fun!

KathyRad62 · 08-25-2008, 12:40 PM

My first Yorkie was a little over 2 lbs. and came into our household that already had a 2 yr. old Samoyed that weighed 60 lbs. Gidget (the Yorkie) ended up being the boss and her favorite sleeping place during the day was to hop up, snuggle in and sleep atop Jingle Bells our Samoyed.

The only problems I ever had were the fact that Gidget would nip at Jingles feet as she went outdoors to go potty -- cuz she was jealous! She was potty box trained. Other than that---they were best of friends for many years.

Onni · 08-25-2008, 12:46 PM

Welcome to YT! This is a great site for information. Lots of nice people.

I have a 5-1/2 month old Yorkie 3 pounds and a 4 year old Yorkie 4.5 pounds and 4 other big dogs; a German Shepard 110 pounds Lab Mix 40+ pounds and a blue heeler mix 60+ pounds and a 22 pound Jack Russell.

They all get along great all the bigger dogs are very gentle with the two Yorkies; that said I never leave the Yorkies alone with the big dogs only because the big dogs could hurt them without trying, just by playing to rough.

Yorkies are awesome fur babies. Give it time and the Yorkie will have you and everyone else wrapped around her little paw!

momellon · 08-25-2008, 12:50 PM

hi and welcome to yt,i have a yorkie got her when she was 9 weeks,i have a 13 year old jack russall a 12 year old border collie and a 11 year old rough collie,when we first brought the yorkie lulu home, they were not to happy so we took lulu every where with us,did't want to come home and find they had killed lulu,after 2 months we realised we were going to be able to leave her,they had all put her in her place at times i thought they had really hurt her but they never did,lulu is 2 years old now and they love playing with her the rough collie playes tug of war with her all the time,at 11 years old lulu has given her a new lease of life.Don't think you have made a mistake give her time to calm down which will come with age and your yorkie will become yours and your big dogs best friend hope this has helped you,just keep an eye on them for a while
good luck momellon

NewYorkieMom52 · 08-25-2008, 12:53 PM

Ok so I dont have a big dog but my sister does. He has a great demeaner...he is a yellow lab.

Anyway, Georgia and him hardly acknowledge each others existance. I guess since he can not romp around with her he does not care. when we play fetch in the front yard, he is so fixed on that ball that he does not pay attention to trampling her so I have to throw the ball to the right when georgia is on the left so that she is not in his direct line of fire! haha...

And she never gets the ball she just runs along side of him barking...and like I said, he does not really acknowledge her.

I dont know if this helps you with your decision to keep your dog, but I just wanted to tell you that they are able to be alone together and they get along great...but they dont play together...if that makes sense.

LadyMadonna51 · 08-25-2008, 01:55 PM

I too have a 2 year old german shepherd and a 4 month old male yorkie . Karma is like his adopted mother . They do play and Wizzy heads for under the couch to get the advantage . I still watch over them .. and when I leave the house I kennel Wiz since we are still in housetraining mode. Dogs do not know their sizes . You do . You have to watch just for safety sake but they do get along if you have well socialized dogs . I love them both .

Jeri Cunningham · 08-25-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LadyMadonna51

I too have a 2 year old german shepherd and a 4 month old male yorkie . Karma is like his adopted mother . They do play and Wizzy heads for under the couch to get the advantage . I still watch over them .. and when I leave the house I kennel Wiz since we are still in housetraining mode. Dogs do not know their sizes . You do . You have to watch just for safety sake but they do get along if you have well socialized dogs . I love them both .

This is an adorable picture!

kezza · 08-25-2008, 02:29 PM

I have a Staffordshire Bull Terrier with my little 3lb yorkie...My Staffy lived with a yorkie before...luckily he is gentle and obedient, he is very good with her, I just make sure he is not allowed to get too excitable around her (jumping up etc) It works out very well with them both..but i wouldn't say that they play together much..but then my staffy is now 8 years old so maybe not as playful as when he was younger.

Sandysbabies · 08-25-2008, 02:37 PM

Alot of people have big dogs with little ones. I saw a giant schnauzer with a toy schnauzer at Petsmart the other day. The people that owned them were in line checking out and it looked so funny to see this huge dog with this little tiny thing. They seem to not have a problem. One of my schnauzer girls is larger and she is the one that Kayla (yorkie) has picked as her friend. Sometimes I thin we are more of a threat to these little ones than the bigger dogs. Like someone said they know how hard to play and bite and we can easily step on them or whatever. I think you will get more relaxed the more they are together. Until they get use to each other I would not leave the house without the little one crated and would supervise play. They will probably do great.

08-25-2008, 11:29 AM	#1
blabbyb Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 81	Afraid I made a mistake getting a yorkie??! Hello, We have had our yorkie for a week now. She is 11 weeks old. I wasn't planning on getting a Yorkie but my kids fell in love with her and that was it. My kids are older (21,16, 14 and 9 years old) so I am not worried about them with her, BUT we have a 3 year old golden retriever. I had wanted a playmate for her, but as I said we ended up with this Yorkie. I am scared to death since this dog is so small (2.6 lbs now). Will they ever be able to play together?? Does anyone here have a big dog along with a Yorkie?? I can't help but think I made a mistake.

08-25-2008, 11:33 AM	#3
trini&coco Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,340	Hi Blabby, first I want to say welcome to YT...you will find a wealth of information here and we are glad to have you I do not, but many other members here have larger dogs and a Yorkie. I am sure you will get some great advice from them. I would just say to be sure that your big girl takes it slow with her new little sister __________________ Shayley Pixie Gracie Coco Trini and Their Family We wub, wub, wub YT

08-25-2008, 11:33 AM	#4
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	It works out just fine, but right now while she's so young and tiny you will need to keep them totally seperated. Even when she's fully grown, you should not let her romp with the big guys free of a leash. Generally the larger dogs pick up on how gentle they have to be with the tiny ones, but even in play they can accidently step on the tiny guy and do some damage. __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

08-25-2008, 12:00 PM	#5
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	Hi and welcome to YT. Your little Yorkie needs to protected at all times from your bigger dog right now. They will learn how to get along and treat other, but for right now she is too fragile. I am more concerned about your feelings about this puppy. It is not a good idea to even get a puppy/or any other animal if the whole family is not fully commited to having anther family member. It is not fair to you , if it all falls on you to take care of the puppy, that you did not want in the first place. Children can be very convincing but, a puppy is like having anther child around the house. I just do not want you to resent the puppy and regret having her. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

08-25-2008, 12:21 PM	#6
KimberlySRN Twins=double the fun! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,981	Welcome to yorkie talk! I would say it is very possible for the two to get along. My boyfriend has a cocker spaniel and a Chihuahua and they are now best friends. At first when they are pups only let them be near each other when you are there. My BF would make his cocker lay down and let the puppy run. He taught Kobe the cocker "nice" so he calms down. Now they are brothers. they have to always be together. Just take it slow . __________________ Kim Anakin Bella

08-25-2008, 12:39 PM	#7
jazzismomma Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: midland Posts: 67	First off Welcome to YT. You will find lots of helpful and wonderful people here. I just wanted to say that we have a 2 yr old boxer (Sascha) and a 10 mo old yorkie (Jazzi) which only weighs 3lbs 4ozs and is full grown. Jazzi and Sascha play like nobodys business. Sascha has learned that she has to get on Jazzi's level to play and does alot of laying when they play. Sascha has to be reminded from time to time that she has to be easy because Jazzi is a little girl. We always supervise there play but things work out great and they are the best of friends. They play tug o war, chase the ball togather, and wrestle like wild women.... LOL I think that it is just very important to teach the larger dog that the yorkie is a little one and play must be gentle. I think with guidance and supervision your two will great friends also. Good luck and have fun! __________________ J@zzi'sMoMM@

08-25-2008, 12:40 PM	#8
KathyRad62 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 78	My first Yorkie was a little over 2 lbs. and came into our household that already had a 2 yr. old Samoyed that weighed 60 lbs. Gidget (the Yorkie) ended up being the boss and her favorite sleeping place during the day was to hop up, snuggle in and sleep atop Jingle Bells our Samoyed. The only problems I ever had were the fact that Gidget would nip at Jingles feet as she went outdoors to go potty -- cuz she was jealous! She was potty box trained. Other than that---they were best of friends for many years.

08-25-2008, 12:46 PM	#9
Onni YT Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 433	Welcome to YT! This is a great site for information. Lots of nice people. I have a 5-1/2 month old Yorkie 3 pounds and a 4 year old Yorkie 4.5 pounds and 4 other big dogs; a German Shepard 110 pounds Lab Mix 40+ pounds and a blue heeler mix 60+ pounds and a 22 pound Jack Russell. They all get along great all the bigger dogs are very gentle with the two Yorkies; that said I never leave the Yorkies alone with the big dogs only because the big dogs could hurt them without trying, just by playing to rough. Yorkies are awesome fur babies. Give it time and the Yorkie will have you and everyone else wrapped around her little paw! __________________ Tracye - Onni's, Bonnie Blue, and Bella's MoM Got Food? - http://www.gano.shelfreliance.com

08-25-2008, 12:50 PM	#10
momellon Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: northern ireland Posts: 22	yorkie and big dogs hi and welcome to yt,i have a yorkie got her when she was 9 weeks,i have a 13 year old jack russall a 12 year old border collie and a 11 year old rough collie,when we first brought the yorkie lulu home, they were not to happy so we took lulu every where with us,did't want to come home and find they had killed lulu,after 2 months we realised we were going to be able to leave her,they had all put her in her place at times i thought they had really hurt her but they never did,lulu is 2 years old now and they love playing with her the rough collie playes tug of war with her all the time,at 11 years old lulu has given her a new lease of life.Don't think you have made a mistake give her time to calm down which will come with age and your yorkie will become yours and your big dogs best friend hope this has helped you,just keep an eye on them for a while good luck momellon

08-25-2008, 12:53 PM	#11
NewYorkieMom52 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 201 Blog Entries: 1	lil dog big dog Ok so I dont have a big dog but my sister does. He has a great demeaner...he is a yellow lab. Anyway, Georgia and him hardly acknowledge each others existance. I guess since he can not romp around with her he does not care. when we play fetch in the front yard, he is so fixed on that ball that he does not pay attention to trampling her so I have to throw the ball to the right when georgia is on the left so that she is not in his direct line of fire! haha... And she never gets the ball she just runs along side of him barking...and like I said, he does not really acknowledge her. I dont know if this helps you with your decision to keep your dog, but I just wanted to tell you that they are able to be alone together and they get along great...but they dont play together...if that makes sense.

08-25-2008, 01:55 PM	#12
LadyMadonna51 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 162	I too have a 2 year old german shepherd and a 4 month old male yorkie . Karma is like his adopted mother . They do play and Wizzy heads for under the couch to get the advantage . I still watch over them .. and when I leave the house I kennel Wiz since we are still in housetraining mode. Dogs do not know their sizes . You do . You have to watch just for safety sake but they do get along if you have well socialized dogs . I love them both . Attached Thumbnails

08-25-2008, 02:29 PM	#14
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 3,510	I have a Staffordshire Bull Terrier with my little 3lb yorkie...My Staffy lived with a yorkie before...luckily he is gentle and obedient, he is very good with her, I just make sure he is not allowed to get too excitable around her (jumping up etc) It works out very well with them both..but i wouldn't say that they play together much..but then my staffy is now 8 years old so maybe not as playful as when he was younger. __________________ This Little Girl Has Stolen My Heart! Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell.. "I'm a Yorkiestalker"!

08-25-2008, 02:37 PM	#15
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	Alot of people have big dogs with little ones. I saw a giant schnauzer with a toy schnauzer at Petsmart the other day. The people that owned them were in line checking out and it looked so funny to see this huge dog with this little tiny thing. They seem to not have a problem. One of my schnauzer girls is larger and she is the one that Kayla (yorkie) has picked as her friend. Sometimes I thin we are more of a threat to these little ones than the bigger dogs. Like someone said they know how hard to play and bite and we can easily step on them or whatever. I think you will get more relaxed the more they are together. Until they get use to each other I would not leave the house without the little one crated and would supervise play. They will probably do great.