[Julie1760]

I have a 4 1/2 year old Bichon and a 8 month old yorkie puppy.

Do you give the pups freedom in the house but keep the Bichons seperated in the house? I can't imagine a Bichon not having the freedom in the house. Bichons need to be with you all the time, they are very family/people dogs. Bichons need to blitz and burn up their energy.

I was worried about the interaction between my two. Chloe' is pretty good with Myah most of the time. She will growl and sounds like she is going to kill Myah, but is just putting Myah in her place.

They need to work out their pack order in your home, but won't be able to do that if they are seperated and only put together when the bichons are muzzled. I think the bichons are resentful of the new pups as they are getting special attention and the bichons are having to put a muzzle on when they are around.

I feel bad that you would think of getting rid of them just because you got new puppies. I know you family member are thinking this, but it isn't fair to the other two that have been part of your life for 7 years. You are in a tough spot right now. How much time a day are the Bichons with the family during the day? How much time a dary are you with the pups? Have you given the Bichon more attention since the pups are there or less time? If you are spending most of the time with the pups and not giving the Bichons attention...there is going to be resentment. Work with them to get used to each other first slowly and seperately. It will take time to get them used to the pups....ditch the muzzles and use leashes...even on the pups so that everything is equal. If anything...give more attention to the bichons.

Good luck!!!