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Originally Posted by Critter  we currently have 2 yorkies, they are such great boys. My husband has been looking into adopting a pitbull and we think we have found one. She has a great personality and has even been around yorkies with her current foster placement. Anyone out there have this type of breed with your yorkie. I am worried about the size difference and of course the "history" of the pit and what they have been known to do. The lady currently fostering says she hasn't seen any aggression and has had her for 6 months. Is there anything I should be considering?? |
Well yes a whole lot of things in my mind. How experienced are you and your husband with "serious" breeds? Are you prepared to do and keep up the obedience training with your pit? Are there laws in your county with respect to owning pits? Will your home insurance cover you, if you own a pitbull?
I too have known many sweet pitbulls, but also know their instincts can flash, and with their jaw and that locking mechanism, any medium to large size dog can be in trouble quickly. A yorkie would be dead!.
With what I know of this breed, I would never ever risk allowing the Yorkie and the pitbull to play out in the yard together, or even in the house.
I do not own pits, but a large breed called Black Russian Terriers. My male BRT is the only one I entrust to go out in backyard unattended with my Yorkie. My female is still very prey driven, and in her excitement she could step quite easily and quickly on my Yorkie.... and do damage.
So if you want this pittie, proceed with caution, be prepared as Britster said to crate and rotate, be commited to exercsing and obedience training with your pittie.