Congratulations. We had Wallace our 90 pound black lab for about a year and a half (rescued from the pound) before wee Ted came to live with us. At first I was nervous because of the size difference. Ted didn't seem to realize he was just a wee fragile man, but somehow Wallace Knew. Though they appear to be playing rough, it amazes me that Wallace senses Ted's fragility and seems to know just how far to go when they're playing. On the other hand, Ted has no respect for Wallace and will nip at his ears and annoy him endlessly and Wallace just takes it patiently. When he's had enough, he has a low growl he uses and Ted will either roll over on his back as to give in or slink away. They have become great pals. Every now and then Ted will have a reverse sneezing episode and Wallace immediately jumps to attention and checks him out to make sure he's okay. There are times when I make them stop roughhousing because I get nervous. When we leave the house, we separate them just in case they got bored started playing and Ted were to accidently get hurt because with the weight difference accidents could happen. You're in for some funny sessions. The only con I have noticed is that Wallace seems to get extra excited when we return home after being gone as if he feels he has to fight extra hard for that initial attention that he didn't before. Wallace was never allowed on the couch before but since Ted came along he is now included on the couch and the bed just like Ted is. It's so easy to spoil the little one so make a conscious effort to treat them equally on your part, and they'll work out the rest in "doggie language." Have fun. |