[joeyyy2010]

Originally Posted by Teresa Ford

Question: I Want Big Dog to watch out for my Yorkies, what kind of dog would work ? I raised and trained Labs in the 1980s. They are wonderful,strong, active, obedient and very trainable. Labs make good family pets if you can spend the time training them until they out grow the long puppy stage. They shed like crazy too and need daily brushing. Labs need exercise, they love to play ball, frizbee, and swimming. Our Lab thinks she is small like the Yorkies. She wants on my lap !
Pups copy other dogs and what is acceptable for a small bob tail Yorkie, does not work out so well with a sweeper, swishing, tail and 80 pound wiggling butt of a Lab. Hubby has a Lab, Lily Girl. Honestly she is not the best fit with the Yorkies.
I would suggest a dog that is already grown might be a good option. Herding breeds seem to enjoy the guarding role and don't mind being different from the little dogs. Talk to people, study breeds before adding to your family. Best wishes and happy new year.

My lab is the snuggler too. I pick up Joey and he just lays at the foot of the chair or he'd, the lab will share my pillow or squash me if I'm in the chair. She was crate trained for this reason lol