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He is only 8 months and he dominates Haggis who is 7 years old.
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That isn't nearly so odd as you may think. He's an addolescent now, the puppy equivilent of a teenager. This is the age where he's going to start trying for dominance a lot. You should let them learn.
I add this advice with the special disclaimer that I am onbly repeating something I have read in a few places. It was written on some dog training pages that when two dogs go into a fight, one should let them do it. Its sounds aweful but that's really all it is. Rarely will either of the dogs be hurt. The exception is when a dog sees another dog as prey. In that event it's much more serious. But in a clear fight like this, over a treat or toy, I have read that your instinct to let them sort it out is correct. Otherwise they will keep doing that so long as you prevent the situation from resolving. Again, only something I have read online. I suggest you look into the subject of the doggy teens, dominance, agression, and the way to let them work these things out.
Good luck!