I LOVE Pits and am a total advocate for them. However, I'm not sure I would be comfortable living with one with a Yorkie unless major precaution was taken. That's not to say Pits can't be fabulous with little dogs. My aunt's pittie is 8yrs old and loves little dogs and is good with Jackson whenever they've been around each other. I am just not sure I'd want to live with them together if I had a choice due to their predisposition to dog aggression, which could strike at any time. You should be prepared to potentially crate & rotate.
Becoming a Pit Bull owner means greater responsibility than most other breeds. Because they already have a bad rep, you do not want to in any way compromise their name even more... so IMO, it takes a special person to own one and a lot of dedication.
8 Tips for Responsible Pit Bull Ownership | PitBulls Quote:
Many Pit Bulls interact well with many other dogs and sometimes other pets; so much depends on the individual dog's temperament, training and early and ongoing socialization. However, owners must be aware that the trait of aggression towards dogs and other animals (not towards humans) was bred in, and cannot be reliably trained away. Love cannot change the genetic make-up of your dog.
Many dogs were bred with a specific purpose; herding breeds tend to display nipping behaviors and scent-hounds follow their noses. Pit Bulls were originally bred for work that included bull-baiting and dog fighting. It is not the "hate" of other dogs that drives some to fight, but an "urge" that has been bred into them.
Your dog may not feel compelled to fight with other animals, but carelessness can possibly lead to a sudden, serious fight. Even two dogs who have been friends for years may fight if something triggers an instinct. With any breed, a calm pup could show animal aggression in the future; a dog may not mature and show his true temperament until age three.
In addition, most terriers have a strong prey drive, and often regard cats, rabbits and squirrels as targets. It definitely helps to socialize dogs from the start with many types of animals and find positive outlets for their energy drive. Early and ongoing obedience training is essential as well. A dog who has been raised properly, socialized and trained will be easier to handle.
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Good luck w/ what you decide
