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Originally Posted by MilesDavis  Hi Everyone,
Just looking for any advice or feedback on this situation. My yorkie, Miles, is almost a year and a half now. My boyfriend got a Weimaraner puppy today. We do not live together, but the relationship is eventually heading that direction, so we want to be sure we get the dogs aquainted and comfortable with each other as soon as possible.
I REFUSE to put Miles in a bad situation, and ALL interaction with another dog will be monitored and I will be right there (yes, I'm extremely over-protective!). Does anyone here have experience with having a yorkie and a bigger dog? Any general advice would be appreciated. I would like for them to be able to get along, and I certainly don't want Miles to get hurt, or worse...
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The potential risk for disaster with two dogs who although one day may reside in the same home (when you marry)...do not live together there now. If these two dogs are not together 24-7 and able to grow up together...I'd be concerned.
In any case...you will need constant supervision for both dogs to avoid injury. Oddly enough it's not always the BIG dog either who instigates conflict. Since many Yorkies have the strange impression that they are bigger than life
they can often be the one to incite an innocent enough brawl.
My youngest daughter & her husband have two ginormous Neopolitan Mastiff's and although they are big babies...I wouldn't risk my girls welfare to even a gentle nip or the slightest misstep of their giant paws.
I, personally do not care to mix my Yorkies with BIG dogs but, that's just me. Having to constantly supervise and be nervous for the welfare of my dog is not worth the hassle.
Another consideration is simply the cost of repair for an injury should one be inflicted...a couple thousand $$$ could create a real financial nightmare for many a pet owner who is not prepared.
Since becoming a Foster Mom for YTNR...it's not uncommon to see & hear about pet owners abandoning or needing to surrender their beloved pets because they were overwhelmed when a Veterinary financial burden fell upon their shoulders.
My motherly advise to anyone adding a larger breed dog into the mix with a Yorkie...think very carefully first & be financially prepared with at least a couple $$ thousand in savings set aside!
Good luck to you & your babies!
