Can YORKIES & a PITT BULL Live Together??? - Page 8 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

bjh · 01-27-2008, 08:49 AM

I certainly understand you dilemma. My daughter now has a pit bull, a collie, and a chihuahua. The pit gets along great with the other dogs and all the family members but he acts very aggressive if any strangers come to the house. They have to keep him locked up if company comes over. I think he was not socialized properly. I just could not live in fear wondering if my dog might attach a child or another person. The problem with any dog is that you don't know what kind of personality they will have once they are grown. Most Pits I have been around are very friendly.

YorkieRose · 01-27-2008, 09:22 AM

Be sure to check your Home Onwers Insurance policy...various breeds are not permitted or covered and you could be cancelled. Know your policy. Some Rottie, Dobie and Cane Corso etc have these problems.

yorkieaddict · 01-27-2008, 10:13 AM

It is were me... I would have to say no. It might be okay but I just would not be willing to chance it. Good luck to you and your decision.

donnarod · 01-27-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

she wasn't saying that a small dog can do the damage of a pit bull.. she was just saying that in HER expereince small dogs seem more agressive than any large dog she has encountered

I agree with that. I had a 10 lb. maltese that was mean and he bit me many times but I didn't have to have stitches.

Mybabyboymax · 01-27-2008, 11:45 AM

I personally wouldn't have a pitt bull with a yorkie. Then again I wouldnt have a pitt around my kids either.

donnarod · 01-27-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mybabyboymax

I personally wouldn't have a pitt bull with a yorkie. Then again I wouldnt have a pitt around my kids either.

I agree and if anyone wants to be sarcastic about my reply, please PM me.

ch774 · 01-27-2008, 12:07 PM

I want to add my 2-cents worth. Alphie my rescue yorkie once live with a lady who had a pit-bull. In the house and Alphie was always bitting him showing who was Olfa. Well she did not want to take a risk. She got rid Alphie. Gave him to someone who could not take care of him and a abusive husband. So with all of that I have Alphie who is loved Very much and has had his teeth cleaned gone to vet. Gone to groomer and sleeps with me and Jack. (other yorkie).

Runs all day and plays outside and inside.

Well that is all I wanted to say.

Good Luck

Cheryl

Boosted Panda · 01-27-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by donnarod

I agree and if anyone wants to be sarcastic about my reply, please PM me.

LoL! I think I got the PM because I am new

ladyj · 01-27-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by eaglez28

My son loves Pit Bulls because he has been around them all his life, loves the breed & has never had a bad experience with them.
Our friends had 2, my brother had 2 pits & 3 Rotts, my sons exgirlfriends parents have 1, ETC....

He was living with a girlfriend in Miss., bought the Pit Puppy - son & girlfriend broke up last weekend.
My son & pit puppy are back living with us now.
So you see, we are not looking to get a large dog - it's allready here! & we are undecided on whether we will let it live here or he will have to rehome it.

Yes, you obviously have to address the present situation with the pit bull living at your house. You will have to consider all the circumstances and do what is right for your family. Perhaps your son will move out again soon and take the puppy with him? I hope it works out well for everyone concerned.

eaglez28 · 01-27-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyj

Yes, you obviously have to address the present situation with the pit bull living at your house. You will have to consider all the circumstances and do what is right for your family. Perhaps your son will move out again soon and take the puppy with him? I hope it works out well for everyone concerned.

He has plans to save up some money & move out in about a year & take the dog with him???

eaglez28 · 01-28-2008, 06:01 PM

Here's a couple of pictures of Skye I took today.
Still have not decided whether to keep her or NOT?

kalina82 · 01-28-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by eaglez28

Here's a couple of pictures of Skye I took today.
Still have not decided whether to keep her or NOT?

OMG She is GORGEOUS! send her this way, i'll take her!!! LOL seriously she is beautiful. i hope you guys decide to keep her.

Baby Madeleine · 01-28-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by eaglez28

Here's a couple of pictures of Skye I took today.
Still have not decided whether to keep her or NOT?

What a cutie

gutu28 · 01-28-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by eaglez28

Here's a couple of pictures of Skye I took today.
Still have not decided whether to keep her or NOT?

WOW! She is GORGEOUS! Good luck with whatever you decide!

Nikki627 · 01-28-2008, 06:32 PM

Cujo's mom was killed by a pit bull.

He came up into her yard and killed her w/in a few seconds. So... I would obviously be hesitant.

It's a tough situation and I hope y'all can find a solution. I definitely wouldn't allow them to be alone together, though. Maybe ask your vet about it?

01-27-2008, 09:22 AM	#107
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yorkieaddict Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern Calif Posts: 877	It is were me... I would have to say no. It might be okay but I just would not be willing to chance it. Good luck to you and your decision. __________________ My belongs to Molly, Princeton and Pinky http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p...edium=text_url

01-27-2008, 11:45 AM	#110
Mybabyboymax Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,859	I personally wouldn't have a pitt bull with a yorkie. Then again I wouldnt have a pitt around my kids either. __________________ Its SummerTime!

01-27-2008, 12:07 PM	#112
ch774 No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 415	Pit Bull I want to add my 2-cents worth. Alphie my rescue yorkie once live with a lady who had a pit-bull. In the house and Alphie was always bitting him showing who was Olfa. Well she did not want to take a risk. She got rid Alphie. Gave him to someone who could not take care of him and a abusive husband. So with all of that I have Alphie who is loved Very much and has had his teeth cleaned gone to vet. Gone to groomer and sleeps with me and Jack. (other yorkie). Runs all day and plays outside and inside. Well that is all I wanted to say. Good Luck Cheryl

01-28-2008, 06:01 PM	#116
eaglez28 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 1,313	Here's a couple of pictures of Skye I took today. Still have not decided whether to keep her or NOT? Attached Thumbnails __________________ IT'LL COST Nothing To Dream & EVERYTHING NOT TO!!! Kim Scruffy Lexi Kylee Stormy Reesie Tyke http://www.myspace.com/eskindsyorkies

01-27-2008, 08:49 AM	#106
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	I certainly understand you dilemma. My daughter now has a pit bull, a collie, and a chihuahua. The pit gets along great with the other dogs and all the family members but he acts very aggressive if any strangers come to the house. They have to keep him locked up if company comes over. I think he was not socialized properly. I just could not live in fear wondering if my dog might attach a child or another person. The problem with any dog is that you don't know what kind of personality they will have once they are grown. Most Pits I have been around are very friendly.

01-28-2008, 06:32 PM	#120
Nikki627 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 34	Cujo's mom was killed by a pit bull. He came up into her yard and killed her w/in a few seconds. So... I would obviously be hesitant. It's a tough situation and I hope y'all can find a solution. I definitely wouldn't allow them to be alone together, though. Maybe ask your vet about it?