Can YORKIES & a PITT BULL Live Together??? - Page 4 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Baby Madeleine · 01-25-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

i think a lot of people can't get past the myths.. but i was shocked to read in a magazine that the #1 biters... are Golden Retrievers, so its all about how firm you are with training... i'm sure no onet hought that Huskey would have killed the Yorkie in petsmart... you can't go by breed all the time...because if that were true then yorkie would all be yappy spoiled rotten biters

and we know that's not true

I agree

donnarod · 01-25-2008, 04:13 PM

I will not spend my time on this subject. Pitt Bulls need to be with Pitt Bulls.

YorkieShadow · 01-25-2008, 04:20 PM

We have a 7 year old pitt and a 8 year old Boxer and two 3 year old Yorkies. I do not let my Pitt and Boxer be in the same rooms with my bigger dogs, no matter how sweet they are it only takes one time , accidents happen and its best just not to give them a chance, they are so big and so strong and with these Yorkies attitudes it would only take one time and you would have a dead dog on your hands. No matter how sweet these bigger dogs are it still can happen. I would never let my bigger dogs go becaus ethey wa shere first, but they will never be in the same rooms togther. they are just to big for these small Yorkies even with playing.

Rae Rae · 01-25-2008, 04:27 PM

I agree with most people on here, it depends on the dog, how he was bred, trained, etc. Some pits can be really nice. My parents have a boxer and they are known to be really good dogs, but he can actually be mean and cannot be around people he doesn't know (he's great w/ smaller animals and dogs though). The other boxers we had were great with people though, so there's always an exception to any breed. I know of some pits that are really nice, but then you always hear these horror stories of them. Just make sure you are able to do all the training necessary, and if you are going to let them play together, don't leave them unsupervised. If I personally was going to get a pit I would have to do extensive research on the breeders lines, a lot of training, etc just to be safe, but I still probably wouldn't get one while I have my yorkies. Other breeds of larger dogs (such as boxers) I would get while I have my yorkies.

BubblPopElectrc · 01-25-2008, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donnarod

I will not spend my time on this subject. Pitt Bulls need to be with Pitt Bulls.

Yet you've responded -at least 5 times- saying the exact same thing almost every time.

kdlmon · 01-25-2008, 07:53 PM

I would agree with all of the posters that said it matters on how the dog was raised and their temperament. My sister has a pit/boxer who is quite possibly the sweetest dog I have ever met. Saying that, I would never leave Cooper alone with her. I know that the pit would NEVER hurt Cooper on purpose, but due to the difference in size anything can happen.

hha · 01-25-2008, 08:02 PM

German shepherds get a bad rap too...I have a shepherd, she's 1 1/2 and wouldn't hurt a flea..Now, she still has puppy in her, so I have to watch her, and I never let her out to play when the small dogs are out..the last time my son brought his yorkie over(gingers brother 6 mos and barely 3 lbs. the big dogs were outside playing, I opened the door to give my hubby the big dogs food, and my sons little yorkie got out, both big dogs(also have a golden retriever) came flying up to him, it scared me to death, but,all they did was sniff him and then ran off again..

charly · 01-25-2008, 08:10 PM

My niece has to yorkies, one is a female and the other is a male. Her husband just purchased a pitt. They play toghether well now. I have never been around a pitt. My daughter took Rockie over for play time and Rockie was growling at the pitt and of course the pitt growled back. My daughter immediately picked up Rockie. It sounds like my yorkie started that encounter.

klassygirl · 01-25-2008, 08:22 PM

regarding the post I copied below (I don't know how you all copy posts like you do so I did it this way)- you read the magazine wrong. You missed the word "least" lol. Golden Retrievers are known far and wide as the #1 "LEAST" likely to bite! I can't remember number 2 but i know labs are number 3.

think a lot of people can't get past the myths.. but i was shocked to read in a magazine that the #1 biters... are Golden Retrievers, so its all about how firm you are with training... i'm sure no onet hought that Huskey would have killed the Yorkie in petsmart... you can't go by breed all the time...because if that were true then yorkie would all be yappy spoiled rotten biters and we know that's not true
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SladesMommy · 01-25-2008, 09:11 PM

From the American Temperament Test Website:

http://www.atts.org/about.html

Percent of Breed that passed temperament Test (higher is better)

American Pit Bull Terrier- 84.1%
Beagle- 79.7%
Boxer- 84.5%
Chihuahua-71.4%
German Shepherd Dog-83.3%
Golden Retriever-83.8%
Miniture Poodle-76.6%
Mixed Breed 85.6%
Rottweiler-82.7%
Yorkshire Terrier-81.1%

So Pits actually scored higher than Yorkies on the Temperament Test.

hha · 01-26-2008, 01:14 PM

i think a lot of people can't get past the myths.. but i was shocked to read in a magazine that the #1 biters... are Golden Retrievers, so its all about how firm you are with training... i'm sure no onet hought that Huskey would have killed the Yorkie in petsmart... you can't go by breed all the time...because if that were true then yorkie would all be yappy spoiled rotten biters and we know that's not true

I find this hard to believe, we had one for 18 years, never bit anyone, infact, kids used to throw rocks at her, and she still wouldn't bite..she bit one person in her life, and that was me, and it's only because she got run over, and like a dummy I put my hand down and she was in pain..I have that scar to this day, which always reminds me of the best dog we ever had..We now have my sons golden retriever, again, would never bite anyone..

yorkiecrazy · 01-26-2008, 01:36 PM

I believe it's all in the training. Also the temperament of the puppy plays a big part.

eaglez28 · 01-26-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Peters

yes they can just because ignorance gives a certain dog breed a bad reputation doesn't mean it is true they prob are annoyed because the pup is bigger then them clumsy and wants to play all the time thats what puppys do they will outgrow it i would LOVe to have a blue pit myself!!

You got that right
The pup is bigger & clumsy & just wants to play!

I have the breeders phone number - he lives in Wilmer, Alabama (southeast) if you would like it - he had some Blue Pits left.

Your Yorkie & Rottie look at peace with each other.
Who is the older of the 2?

MrYorkiecrazy · 01-26-2008, 01:39 PM

"When raised with a firm but fair hand an APBT can make a wonderful family pet, however, APBTs can also be stubborn and prone to display aggression towards other dogs. Thus, they should not be the first choice of dog for a novice dog owner."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Pit_Bull_Terrier

Quote:

Originally Posted by donnarod

... Pitt Bulls need to be with Pitt Bulls.

Debate it all you want, but the facts are clear and you know them. We've all read the horrifying stories so many times - "He never displayed aggression before", "She was always the sweetest dog", etc.

Is your family/pets worth the risk???

eaglez28 · 01-26-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

to the OP, i say Yes. Pits are HUGE babies. I work for a vet and see tons of different breeds every day. You wanna know the breed most likely to bite? its the Lab. yup, that's right. I've been bitten by one and so has a co-worker. Pits are great dogs. I love them and if i could i'd definitely get one. They are big lovers, couch potatoes, and sleeping partners.

Pits aren't for everyone. alot of people are scared of them because of their bad rap. I wish people wouldn't jump to conclusions just because of what they've heard. More people have been bitten by labs and goldens then pits and rotties, but they don't make the news since they are "family dogs".

I have never ever been scared of any Dog Yet in my life.
I absolutely love all dogs - pures & mutts.
I actually wanted to be a Vet when i grew up - But had a Baby early in life & stayed home with him instead of going to college.
My brother has had both 2 Pits & 3 Rotties - he never had a problem with them.
So I have been around them before - I Just never had a large dog before.

01-25-2008, 04:13 PM	#47
donnarod "Owned" by Miss Tricksie Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 3,737	Can Yorkies and Pitt bulls live together I will not spend my time on this subject. Pitt Bulls need to be with Pitt Bulls. __________________ Donna, Tricksie and Peanut

01-25-2008, 04:27 PM	#49
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	I agree with most people on here, it depends on the dog, how he was bred, trained, etc. Some pits can be really nice. My parents have a boxer and they are known to be really good dogs, but he can actually be mean and cannot be around people he doesn't know (he's great w/ smaller animals and dogs though). The other boxers we had were great with people though, so there's always an exception to any breed. I know of some pits that are really nice, but then you always hear these horror stories of them. Just make sure you are able to do all the training necessary, and if you are going to let them play together, don't leave them unsupervised. If I personally was going to get a pit I would have to do extensive research on the breeders lines, a lot of training, etc just to be safe, but I still probably wouldn't get one while I have my yorkies. Other breeds of larger dogs (such as boxers) I would get while I have my yorkies. __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella

01-25-2008, 08:10 PM	#53
charly Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So Ca Posts: 2,376	My niece has to yorkies, one is a female and the other is a male. Her husband just purchased a pitt. They play toghether well now. I have never been around a pitt. My daughter took Rockie over for play time and Rockie was growling at the pitt and of course the pitt growled back. My daughter immediately picked up Rockie. It sounds like my yorkie started that encounter. __________________

01-25-2008, 09:11 PM	#55
SladesMommy Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 4,513	From the American Temperament Test Website: http://www.atts.org/about.html Percent of Breed that passed temperament Test (higher is better) American Pit Bull Terrier- 84.1% Beagle- 79.7% Boxer- 84.5% Chihuahua-71.4% German Shepherd Dog-83.3% Golden Retriever-83.8% Miniture Poodle-76.6% Mixed Breed 85.6% Rottweiler-82.7% Yorkshire Terrier-81.1% So Pits actually scored higher than Yorkies on the Temperament Test. __________________ GIGANTIC DOG CLOTHES SALE!!! <--- CLlCK!

01-26-2008, 01:36 PM	#57
yorkiecrazy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston area Posts: 2,672	I believe it's all in the training. Also the temperament of the puppy plays a big part. __________________ Jamie - Gracie's Katie's and Chloe's mom : Gracie 11-12-99 11-1-2012

01-25-2008, 04:20 PM	#48
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	We have a 7 year old pitt and a 8 year old Boxer and two 3 year old Yorkies. I do not let my Pitt and Boxer be in the same rooms with my bigger dogs, no matter how sweet they are it only takes one time , accidents happen and its best just not to give them a chance, they are so big and so strong and with these Yorkies attitudes it would only take one time and you would have a dead dog on your hands. No matter how sweet these bigger dogs are it still can happen. I would never let my bigger dogs go becaus ethey wa shere first, but they will never be in the same rooms togther. they are just to big for these small Yorkies even with playing.

01-25-2008, 07:53 PM	#51
kdlmon ☺Cooper☺ Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 775	I would agree with all of the posters that said it matters on how the dog was raised and their temperament. My sister has a pit/boxer who is quite possibly the sweetest dog I have ever met. Saying that, I would never leave Cooper alone with her. I know that the pit would NEVER hurt Cooper on purpose, but due to the difference in size anything can happen.

01-25-2008, 08:02 PM	#52
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	German shepherds get a bad rap too...I have a shepherd, she's 1 1/2 and wouldn't hurt a flea..Now, she still has puppy in her, so I have to watch her, and I never let her out to play when the small dogs are out..the last time my son brought his yorkie over(gingers brother 6 mos and barely 3 lbs. the big dogs were outside playing, I opened the door to give my hubby the big dogs food, and my sons little yorkie got out, both big dogs(also have a golden retriever) came flying up to him, it scared me to death, but,all they did was sniff him and then ran off again..

01-25-2008, 08:22 PM	#54
klassygirl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 38	regarding the post I copied below (I don't know how you all copy posts like you do so I did it this way)- you read the magazine *wrong*. You missed the word "least" lol. Golden Retrievers are known far and wide as the #1 "LEAST" likely to bite! I can't remember number 2 but i know labs are number 3. think a lot of people can't get past the myths.. but i was shocked to read in a magazine that the #1 biters... are Golden Retrievers, so its all about how firm you are with training... i'm sure no onet hought that Huskey would have killed the Yorkie in petsmart... you can't go by breed all the time...because if that were true then yorkie would all be yappy spoiled rotten biters and we know that's not true __________________ Layla 's Simon Member of the Snow Yorkie Club -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last edited by marcerella02 : Today at 05:23 PM.

01-26-2008, 01:14 PM	#56
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	i think a lot of people can't get past the myths.. but i was shocked to read in a magazine that the #1 biters... are Golden Retrievers, so its all about how firm you are with training... i'm sure no onet hought that Huskey would have killed the Yorkie in petsmart... you can't go by breed all the time...because if that were true then yorkie would all be yappy spoiled rotten biters and we know that's not true I find this hard to believe, we had one for 18 years, never bit anyone, infact, kids used to throw rocks at her, and she still wouldn't bite..she bit one person in her life, and that was me, and it's only because she got run over, and like a dummy I put my hand down and she was in pain..I have that scar to this day, which always reminds me of the best dog we ever had..We now have my sons golden retriever, again, would never bite anyone..