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Originally Posted by kjc  The problem is that Pitties can be sweethearts to people and at the same time be severely dog agressive. And, with the size difference, a Yorkie can elicite Prey Drive in any bigger dog. Any big dog can be dangerous to a Yorkie, due to the size of their mouth. One playful mouthing around the neck and if they get wound up, a quick shake, and the Yorkie is gone, forever. My Yorkie came nose to nose with a Kane Corso (sp). Far away I thought it was a pitbull, but as we drew closer, the person got smaller. This dog was awesome in appearance. Just like a pit, but 2 -3 times bigger. And my goodness, the muscles on this dog! And her head was huge! She was a sweetheart, but, no thank you, I won't be scheduling any playdates with her. I am not quite ready to let my Yorkie(s) go. |
Sorry, not done yet...
The Yorkie owner has to be aware of these traits in big dogs because you will never know in advance, what will set a dog off. Even if a dog has never attacked or biten, there can
always be a first time. And Yorkies are no angels either. They are more likely to instigate a fight because of their terrier disposition so they need to be watched closely. I'm sorry, I would never put mine in this type of danger. My neighbors' Golden Retriever looks at my Yorkie like Lunch! The owner says no. Sorry, not worth proving your dog is nice at the expense of losing my dog. After they walk on lead for a block they're okay, the lunch look leaves, but I would never allow them together without me on the end of my Yorkies leash. Never, Never, Never!
And unfair stereotype? How many children have Yorkies attacked and had to be hospitalized and stitched back together? Why does the Baltimore City Government now require special licensing (money)for Pit Bulls in the city and county? Why can't PB owners get home owners insurance as easily as Yorkie owners? Okay PB's make the news more. Why? Because Yorkies don't kill people or pets (at least not many pets, maybe rats or hamsters)(Prey Drive).
So, yeah, they can get along together, until they don't one day, for one nanosecond, and the Yorkie gets injured and/or killed, because no one saw it coming, or they didn't want to stereotype the PitBull?
Done now.