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Originally Posted by Love_Capone  I think it depends on your personality and lifestyle. Capone is almost 10lbs and I think he's still a small dog, but he can jump on and off my bed with me without fear. He runs and plays with my roommates lab and I love it. If he was tiny I wouldn't be able to trust Copper (the lab) with him. If you wanted a dog to carry around a lot and have time to watch very closely I think the little ones are so cute. Or you could go in between. Good luck. |
I think the statement about trusting the lab is really more about the LAB in question than the yorkie.
My 112 pound german shepherd plays ALL the time with my 5 pounder and they are the best of buddies. In fact, Fergus is the DOMINANT one! He leaps off my chaise and attacks Dante if he approaches our chair while we are "cuddling"! Its almost too funny---this teeny runt leaping up and snapping at the great big dog's muzzle or neck! (sad also, that my GSD is such a pushover!!)
We kept my fathers teeny weeny yorkie for the first 3 weeks he was home from the breeder. He was 2.2 pounds when we brought him home. He fit right into the pack. So, its dog specific, more than size or breed specific.
To this day Callum thinks he is a 40 pounder and acts like it!