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xxmxaxrxyxx · 01-29-2008, 04:50 AM

I have a friend that has a slight problem. She suspect her yorkshire and maltese took part in the killing and had maybe even ate a piece of another small dog. And she doesn't know what she needs to do. She isn't sure if she needs to go put them down or what. She is torn up and confuse. And i don't have any idea on what to tell her. I can't imagine a yorkie or a maltese killing another dog to even think about them eating it.

Has anyone heard of such a thing or has an experience with this? Any advice I could give her would be appreciated. I myself am tore up from hearing this.

Dogs killing and eating dogs just doesn't sit well with me. The 2 dogs seems so friendly. I don't know what may have cause it or if it is even imaginable. Please help!

Bizzymammabee · 01-29-2008, 05:16 AM

Not sure of the whole situation there but she should keep a good eye on the dogs. Dog are decendents of wild animals and the pack instinct is still in them. So things can happen.

chachi · 01-29-2008, 05:21 AM

Oh that is so sad but I would definitely tell her not to put them down

Ellie May · 01-29-2008, 05:27 AM

Put them down? Why?

There is one thing that HAS to be checked into though for everyone's safety. Was the dog that was killed current on the rabies vaccine? If not this person might have to quarantine the two dogs... I would have her call a vet office that she trusts in her area and ask them what she needs to do. They should be able to answer questions like this. Make sure she trusts them though....

xxmxaxrxyxx · 01-29-2008, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Bizzymammabee

Not sure of the whole situation there but she should keep a good eye on the dogs. Dog are decendents of wild animals and the pack instinct is still in them. So things can happen.

true but the though of them eating another dog...kinda scary...but i will let her know that. thanks.

chattiesmom · 01-29-2008, 05:30 AM

You really have not provided enough details to know what was going on. If the dogs were running with a pack they could have and probably would have participated in whatever activities the pack was doing. I don't know much about the Maltese breed, but Yorkies are fierce little hunters. They do not have the save moral values that humans do and would see no wrong in killing another of their own kind.

If this was an accident and the two slipped out of the house/yard and met up with a pack, that is one thing. If this was a group of dogs that the Maltese and Yorkie generally run with, then my questions would be geared towards the owner.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 01-29-2008, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

Oh that is so sad but I would definitely tell her not to put them down

i told her that but she is fighting with herself...unsure of what is right and wrong...thanks for your help!

xxmxaxrxyxx · 01-29-2008, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

Put them down? Why?

There is one thing that HAS to be checked into though for everyone's safety. Was the dog that was killed current on the rabies vaccine? If not this person might have to quarantine the two dogs... I would have her call a vet office that she trusts in her area and ask them what she needs to do. They should be able to answer questions like this. Make sure she trusts them though....

well the 2 dogs are currently quarantine....but she is unsure if the dog that was kill was up to date on rabies shots or not. I asked her the same thing last night and she was so devastated that she really doesn't know.

if the other dog wasn't up to date on rabies but was not infected by rabies either would that hurt her 2 dogs? thanks.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 01-29-2008, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

You really have not provided enough details to know what was going on. If the dogs were running with a pack they could have and probably would have participated in whatever activities the pack was doing. I don't know much about the Maltese breed, but Yorkies are fierce little hunters. They do not have the save moral values that humans do and would see no wrong in killing another of their own kind.

If this was an accident and the two slipped out of the house/yard and met up with a pack, that is one thing. If this was a group of dogs that the Maltese and Yorkie generally run with, then my questions would be geared towards the owner.

what do you mean? run with? she really didn't give me much detail either...all I know is that she suspects her 2 dogs may have killed and eaten another small dog. from what she describe as to the sight she seen on the other dog she was traumatized by the sight of it.

chachi · 01-29-2008, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by xxmxaxrxyxx

i told her that but she is fighting with herself...unsure of what is right and wrong...thanks for your help!

I am sure she is struggling but you might tell her there have been instances on here where mother dogs have killed and eaten their own puppies. So other morbid things have happened with dogs. You really cant determine exactly why it happpens

xxmxaxrxyxx · 01-29-2008, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

I am sure she is struggling but you might tell her there have been instances on here where mother dogs have killed and eaten their own puppies. So other morbid things have happened with dogs. You really cant determine exactly why it happpens

that's true....all i know is that her 2 dogs were female and the one that got kill was a female. I don't know if that has anything to do with it or not. Dogs in heat..picking a fight? maybe...i dunno. thanks for the help!

Ellie May · 01-29-2008, 05:45 AM

These laws all depend on the state. The health dept. is probably checking the dead dog for rabies right now (they need brain tissue to do so). If the dog did not have rabies then there is a higher chance her dogs will be released. If the dog did have rabies then hopefully your friends dogs were vaccinated and after watching for symptoms and these two dogs not getting any, they could be released.

chachi · 01-29-2008, 05:45 AM

Were they all unspayed? If so it could be.

Bizzymammabee · 01-29-2008, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by xxmxaxrxyxx

that's true....all i know is that her 2 dogs were female and the one that got kill was a female. I don't know if that has anything to do with it or not. Dogs in heat..picking a fight? maybe...i dunno. thanks for the help!

Breeder that I know of had an alpha female and some other breeding females around. She went out and came back and there had to have been a fight because one of the females were dead.

So it could be a problem of them being bitchy and pmsing...shoot they are little women, could be an alpha situation that turned nasty and the pack mentality got going and they both hurt the other dog.

If the dog that was hurt was rabies negative then her babies should be fine.

bjh · 01-29-2008, 05:51 AM

Over the years I have heard several instances of Yorkies killing other Yorkies. One breeder told me a story that she had a beautiful little male and she let a friend of hers borrow him to breed to her female. Unfortunately the male and female were left alone and the female killed the little male. My advise is that if your have a dog that is aggressive toward other dogs then it should be kept away from other dogs, it does not matter the size. It just hurts to think that such sweet little dogs would do such a thing but it is just a fact of life. Sometimes it happens. People just need to know that is can happen and use caution when introducing new dogs or when keeping dogs in a pack environment.

01-29-2008, 04:50 AM	#1
xxmxaxrxyxx BANNED FROM SHOPPING!! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 10,029 Blog Entries: 6	Concern I have a friend that has a slight problem. She suspect her yorkshire and maltese took part in the killing and had maybe even ate a piece of another small dog. And she doesn't know what she needs to do. She isn't sure if she needs to go put them down or what. She is torn up and confuse. And i don't have any idea on what to tell her. I can't imagine a yorkie or a maltese killing another dog to even think about them eating it. Has anyone heard of such a thing or has an experience with this? Any advice I could give her would be appreciated. I myself am tore up from hearing this. Dogs killing and eating dogs just doesn't sit well with me. The 2 dogs seems so friendly. I don't know what may have cause it or if it is even imaginable. Please help! __________________ Kaine Kandie Tootsie Yoshiko MeiLing Kioko Tootsie Smokey \|\| Yoshi Mochi \|\| MeiLing Kacy \|\| Kioko is still searching for his Cinderella.

01-29-2008, 05:16 AM	#2
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,036	Not sure of the whole situation there but she should keep a good eye on the dogs. Dog are decendents of wild animals and the pack instinct is still in them. So things can happen. __________________ Beth mommie to Zoey & Toby Proud member of Petite Pups United! RIP Lulu. My world will never be the same without you. 12/31/07

01-29-2008, 05:21 AM	#3
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 22,524	Oh that is so sad but I would definitely tell her not to put them down __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-29-2008, 05:27 AM	#4
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,925	Put them down? Why? There is one thing that HAS to be checked into though for everyone's safety. Was the dog that was killed current on the rabies vaccine? If not this person might have to quarantine the two dogs... I would have her call a vet office that she trusts in her area and ask them what she needs to do. They should be able to answer questions like this. Make sure she trusts them though.... __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

01-29-2008, 05:30 AM	#6
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,570	You really have not provided enough details to know what was going on. If the dogs were running with a pack they could have and probably would have participated in whatever activities the pack was doing. I don't know much about the Maltese breed, but Yorkies are fierce little hunters. They do not have the save moral values that humans do and would see no wrong in killing another of their own kind. If this was an accident and the two slipped out of the house/yard and met up with a pack, that is one thing. If this was a group of dogs that the Maltese and Yorkie generally run with, then my questions would be geared towards the owner. __________________ *Yorkie Yummies Silk Step-In Harnesses * NapSaks Click on the links above for order information!**

01-29-2008, 05:45 AM	#12
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,925	These laws all depend on the state. The health dept. is probably checking the dead dog for rabies right now (they need brain tissue to do so). If the dog did not have rabies then there is a higher chance her dogs will be released. If the dog did have rabies then hopefully your friends dogs were vaccinated and after watching for symptoms and these two dogs not getting any, they could be released. __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

01-29-2008, 05:51 AM	#15
bjh Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Warren, Texas Posts: 2,610	Over the years I have heard several instances of Yorkies killing other Yorkies. One breeder told me a story that she had a beautiful little male and she let a friend of hers borrow him to breed to her female. Unfortunately the male and female were left alone and the female killed the little male. My advise is that if your have a dog that is aggressive toward other dogs then it should be kept away from other dogs, it does not matter the size. It just hurts to think that such sweet little dogs would do such a thing but it is just a fact of life. Sometimes it happens. People just need to know that is can happen and use caution when introducing new dogs or when keeping dogs in a pack environment.