Can YORKIES & a PITT BULL Live Together???

[SladesMommy]

Originally Posted by MrYorkiecrazy

"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



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???

A large majority of the "pit bull" attacks are done by dogs that are chained up, confined to backyards with little to no socialization. Any dog that isn't properly socialized can be a ticking time bomb. Many of the dogs in the media reports are misidentified as pit bulls. People are quick to label anything that looks remotely like a pit particullarly in the case of an attack, as a pit bull, and often there is NO pit bull lineage in the dog whatsoever.

[Maxi]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

I personally would be wary of owning any big dog with my yorkies. I know a lot of people do it, but I'd always be afraid. A big dog could hurt a yorkie accidentally...not even being aggressive..just an accident.

I agree. I dont think that its just a pitbul issue. Any big dog might hurt a yorkie by accident by playing or stepping on it. My brother owns a pitbul who is a sweetheart! He is actually scared of any weird sound and runs away. He plays with neighbor's yorkie all the time. My Maxi never met his cousin because I am affraid that by playing he might accidently hurt him because he is a much bigger heavier dog not because he is a pitbul. Maxi sometimes plays with this big dog that my neighbor has but both of them are on the leash because her dog is big and heavier and jumps around and I constanly have to pull him away. Pitbuls with proper care could be the sweetest dog ever but what I would be concern is the playing part.

[ladyj]

The last pit bull horror story I heard happened in Knoxville. Two pits killed a woman who lived with them in the house. No one else was there, so no one knows what happened, but they attacked her and killer her inside the house. I know there are some nice pit bulls, but I would never have one and certainly not have one around my other pets or my family. There are too many other breeds to choose from.

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by eaglez28

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.

training is key, so if you have a firm grasp on training, and you can show your alpha dog in the house, then i say keep him. he'll probably just end up thinking he's a yorkie too. LOL you'll have a giant lap dog on your hands.

edit: sorry i meant "she" in reference to your pitty.
btw do you have pictures of her??

[SladesMommy]

Originally Posted by ladyj

The last pit bull horror story I heard happened in Knoxville. Two pits killed a woman who lived with them in the house. No one else was there, so no one knows what happened, but they attacked her and killer her inside the house. I know there are some nice pit bulls, but I would never have one and certainly not have one around my other pets or my family. There are too many other breeds to choose from.

Do you have a link to that story? I'm just curious to see what the circumstances and facts of the case were.

[red1973]

Just My Opinion, But I Have A Rottweiler And She Is Great With Tucker. He Is Like Her Puppy. I Do Watch Them When They Are Playing Though Just To Make Sure He Doesnt Get Stepped On, But I Think You Have An Advantage, The Pitt Is The Puppy So It Is All In How You Train Them. My Rott Is The Best Dog In The World, Hate To Say The Puppy Runs Close Behind!!!!! It Is In Your Hands How This Plays Out! It Is Sad What Bad Names These Dogs Get I Have Always Said You Never Hear Of A Yorkie Killing Someone. But Im Sure If They Were Big Enough ??????? It Is All In How They Are Raised And Their Disposition. You Will Know.

[eaglez28]

Originally Posted by kalina82

training is key, so if you have a firm grasp on training, and you can show your alpha dog in the house, then i say keep him. he'll probably just end up thinking he's a yorkie too. LOL you'll have a giant lap dog on your hands.

edit: sorry i meant "she" in reference to your pitty.
btw do you have pictures of her??

She actually is a lap dog allready - at night when all the Yorkies are relaxing, I have her sit & chew on her toys by me on the sofa.
But when she is a playful mood - they all bark, growl & snap at her.
We are still undecided whether we should keep her or not............

Sorry, i didn't take pictures of her yet. But she is a Beauty....
My son has her with him today & is spending the night at his girlfriends parents tonight. I will try to take pixs of her tommorrow when they come back.

I have been looking for a trainer here in town.
I will order Cesar Millan's training DVD combo if we keep her.

[genie]

I just want to say that pitt bulls can be very sweet and not intentionally hurt anyone or any animal, but their jaws are so strong that even a play bite can break a little ones neck. Just be careful and discourage any play biting. Good luck.

[eaglez28]

Originally Posted by genie

I just want to say that pitt bulls can be very sweet and not intentionally hurt anyone or any animal, but their jaws are so strong that even a play bite can break a little ones neck. Just be careful and discourage any play biting. Good luck.

I have started her with training on her play biting with me, I learned that Petsmart puppy Classes i had for the Yorkies.

[donnarod]

Sorry, I will not respond again.

[Boosted Panda]

Originally Posted by genie

I just want to say that pitt bulls can be very sweet and not intentionally hurt anyone or any animal, but their jaws are so strong that even a play bite can break a little ones neck. Just be careful and discourage any play biting. Good luck.

This is true, and also another thing that seems to be very breed specific with Pitt Bulls. When they feel threatened they bite and don't like to let go. They may not intend harm, but they ca cause damage. Like I said I was attacked by a Dog I knew for years, never once had any issues with him, one day he just broke through a wood fence and bit me on the back of the leg and started doing that dog thing with there head thrashing around. Luckily a neighbor saw this and sprayed the dog with something (I think it was brake cleaner) and the dog ran away. I had 35 stitches and it was hard to think a Dog I knew for years that was so sweet would just SNAP!

BTW: Anyone who send me PM's about how they work for vets so automatically they know everything about Dogs, and I don't because I don't work for a vet. Your immature PM's will be deleted. Gosh some people!

[bbrewser]

Yes, I think if you and everyone that will be interacting with the pitt(what was her name?) are confident that you can train her and you are all commited to be consistent with the training. I think you should definitely find a trainer that "specializes" in training pitts. I beleive that because of what they were bred for and their natural instincts they need a customized training plan. Ceasar Millan has some great ideas maybe email him and ask him what he thinks!!!!!

I have 3 big dogs btw 65 and 110# and my little 5# yorkie and she rules everyone. My shepard cross(female) beleives it is her job to keep her safe and does just that when they are out playing. Mind you my yorkie thinks she is too good to play with anyone and will not let them play if she doesn't feel like it!

[eaglez28]

Originally Posted by Boosted Panda

BTW: Anyone who send me PM's about how they work for vets so automatically they know everything about Dogs, and I don't because I don't work for a vet. Your immature PM's will be deleted. Gosh some people!

I didn't start this thread to harm people.
I JUST NEEDED SOME HONEST OPINIONS ABOUT THIS SITUATION THAT MY SON HAS PUT ME IN WITH THIS PIT BULL PUPPY!
I AM LISTENING AT EVERYONES EXPERIENCES GOOD & BAD......
So please don't send anyone ugly PM's about this!!!

Boosted Panda - I am so sorry about your bad experience with a Pit.

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by Boosted Panda

BTW: Anyone who send me PM's about how they work for vets so automatically they know everything about Dogs, and I don't because I don't work for a vet. Your immature PM's will be deleted. Gosh some people!

Sorry you're getting mean PMs...no reason for that No one knows EVERYTHING about dogs...not vets, not vet techs, NO ONE

[eaglez28]

Originally Posted by bbrewser

Yes, I think if you and everyone that will be interacting with the pitt(what was her name?) are confident that you can train her and you are all commited to be consistent with the training. I think you should definitely find a trainer that "specializes" in training pitts. I beleive that because of what they were bred for and their natural instincts they need a customized training plan. Ceasar Millan has some great ideas maybe email him and ask him what he thinks!!!!!

I have 3 big dogs btw 65 and 110# and my little 5# yorkie and she rules everyone. My shepard cross(female) beleives it is her job to keep her safe and does just that when they are out playing. Mind you my yorkie thinks she is too good to play with anyone and will not let them play if she doesn't feel like it!

Her name is SKYE.
I will try to email Cesar Millan - do you really think he will respond? (being so busy)

Glad to hear you have a yorkie & large dogs too.