I think big dogs and little dogs can very well live together, but it really does just depends on your diligence, the breeds, the dogs themselves, etc.
A Husky is not a breed that comes to mind when being good with little dogs to be honest. Rottie's tend to be, in my experience, good with the little ones but again it just depends on the dog - some may not be. Dobermans are prone to same sex aggression, so prone that a good breeder will not sell a male dog to you if you already have a male. These are all very powerful breeds who do require a lot of your time. I wouldn't expect any of these breeds to live outside. They want to be a part of your family and very much bond with you. They will not be satisfied with being stuck in the backyard all day with no outlets, training, exercise.
Oddly enough, the biggest of the big tend to be the best with small dogs- Great Danes, English Mastiffs, etc. Of course there is always exceptions, and it does take training and socialization. Goldens always seem to be great as well, and Labs except for when they are puppies, they tend to be overly rambunctious.
Also, herders seem to dislike other bigger dogs and enjoy smaller dogs. But herders need jobs to do- and their mind kept busy.
Btw, Jackson is approx. 16lbs and I could never imagine leaving him outside by himself! |