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Originally Posted by gracielove  A Jack Russell can be a much more powerful and aggressive dog than a Yorkie. Their bone structure is heavier as is the body type. Observe this "playing" and see who is winning. Is the Jack Russell the aggressor? Is the Jack Russell on your bed at night? It could very well be that your Yorkie is worn out by bedtime and maybe even a bit fearful. Maybe separate them a few times a day and control that rough housing. Yorkshire are fearless and full of energy but they were bred to take on small rodents, not a dog heavier than themselves. Jack Russell Terriers were bred to kill rats in barns while the Yorkie were used to go into walls and holes after mice. These genetic traits are deeply engrained. Terriers are energetic but they definitely are not all the same. Has your Yorkie ever fallen off the bed? I would definitely not let them wrestle on the bed. I would give the Yorkie first dibs on the bed and let the Jack Russell sleep in a warm soft kennel. I known that could be an issue but there is something really wrong with your Yorkie and it could continue to get worse and effect his personality. |
My JRT is actually older but smaller than my Yorkie. Milo is 14lbs to Tas' 11lbs.
Still, Tas is a lot more energetic so all their play is supervised and when we arent home, we keep them separated just to be safe. While they love to play together, I did notice that Milo wears out a lot quicker, which I always knew he was active and playful but not obnoxiously so, and so we have started to separate them earlier at night. Milo will stay with me in the bedroom while Tas stays out playing w my husband later/longer. We did notice that Milo was getting aggravated to the point of aggression when Tas wouldnt stop trying to play. That seems to be helping, he did come to bed with me at some point last night.
Like everything else, where dogs are concerned, it takes time and patience and supervision but Milo & I have always been so attached, I think I got nervous quick and jumped the gun with my concern.
Thank you all!