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You've gotten some great advice so far. I'd like to add my 2 cents since I have two yorkies (10lbs and 4lbs) along with a 4-month old foster puppy who will be border collie size. I am considering adopting her, but the fit is crucial - she has to prove that she is safe with my yorkies.

My sister and her 11 year old labrador lives with us. And although the labrador is a sweetheart who just wants to chill and relax (lol), he does get snappy with my yorkies sometimes. Dogs will get snappy with each other if they live in the same house. The important thing is to find a dog who will snap, but not bite.

We all live in peace, but I am always worried about what COULD happen. And I can't wait to move into my own place so that I don't have to worry anymore. And this is a dog I have known for his whole life.

I'd never get a pitbull, regardless if I have small dogs or not. I'd never get any dog originally bred for fighting! My parents have staffies and they tore the labrador apart!! He had to go live somewhere else until we could take him. So, no. I really don't think that it is a good idea. Not if you want any peace of mind.

Telling your bf might be difficult, but simply explain to him the breed-specific issues that pitbulls have and the risks involved with not knowing a risky dog's genetic history. And then suggest a suitable breed which will work with yorkies. Not another terrier!