Can YORKIES & a PITT BULL Live Together???
 

Can Yorkies & a Pitt Bull live together?
 

No, No, I know that people love pitbulls but I would NEVER have one in my home, much less living with Yorkies. They are too unpredictable and Yorkies want to play with them. Please don't do that.
Just my opinion but you will get many more.

i think what is important to find out is the disposition of the parents are... because puppies are sweet... but if the parents had aggression then chances are good this puppy might have a bit of that... i don't know much about pit bulls but i do know that some of the dog's attitudes depend on the parents...

If raised probably, I would think so.

I think Brooke (stedmansmommy) has a pit bull (mix maybe?) in addition to her Yorkies so maybe you can help you out. :)

Just ask Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer. :D But the Pitt Bull MUST MUST MUST be calm and submissive to everyone, including the yorkies. Pit Bulls are dogs bred to fight, and they have that tendency, but can be calm submissive dogs if they are taught to be. The Dog Whisperer is on the National Geographic channel. I would watch that and you will get some good ideas of how to train him right.
~Melody

oh i agree... i read his book Be the Pack Leader and he says you have to deal with the dog breed... and you are right.. he needs to be submissive to everyone.

NO!!!!!!:thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown :

have you had a bad expereince?

We had a pitbull years ago...His name was Homer.....He was probably the best dog we have ever had....I never had a qualm about him at all....We miss him terribly....And then we also had a girl named Annie that was the meanest nastiest little girl I ever saw....I totally believe that each dog is different...And training...training...training is the most import rule of thumb...

I would check with a trainer and a vet and get their opinions...And then follow your instinct....lol...Alot of help huh...

Joyce

HI, I have two Yorkies fixing to be eight. I also have six red nosed pitts. We have raised the pitts to be submissive to the Yorkies. We have even gotten our pitts at the age of two and they still submit. My male yorkie is even very agressive towards them and they just shrug it off. It is really cute to watch the pitts roll over on their backs in front of the yorkies. My male is four pounds and my pitts range from 35 to 85lbs. It is all in how you raise them. Good luck.

The pup is from Breeder Charlie Ricketts in Alabama. He owns 7 Pitt Bulls.
My son met the Father but not the mother to the pup.
She is from WatchDog Kennel BloodLines
Straight from their website:
Our pitbulls are bred for intelligence, loyalty, companionship and watchdog capabilities. From the finest bloodlines both coasts have to offer.

You are so right!! I own both seasons on DVD and watch them frequently to fresshen up my being the pack leader.:)

oh so great that you know that!! then i think it is all about firm trianing.. if you haven't seen anything by Caesar Milan you should watch an episode.. i'm not gung ho on all that he says but his fundamentals are great.

I had spoken to my Vet today.
All of the Pitts they have seen are calm except one that was trained as a watchdog.

I called the Trainer I had for the Yorkies - but she moved out of state.
I have another trainer to contact this weekend.

This one is Blue color with bright blue eyes, 3 white paws & white on her chest.

Thanks for your honesty, kim

I wouldn't, but each to his own. I always think about the owners who end up dead. That is just me. I would never put my yorkie at risk.

I have seen Cesar Milan a few times awhile back.
We will be on the lookout for his show.

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 :p and we know that's not true :)

Can Yorkies and Pitt Bulls Live Together
 

What ever you decide to do, Good Luck.

My sister works for the USPostal Service...Been there going on 19 years...She says she is more concerned with Chihuahuas and the like than she is of rotts and pitts....And that alot of the other carriers agree with her....

Thought that was interesting....


Joyce

Very interesting Indeed!!!

Can Yorkies & Pitt Bulls Live together
 

Don't want to be sarcastic, JUST COMMON SENSE!!!!:confused: :confused: :confused:

Just found this on Ceasar Milans website:

MASTERING LEADERSHIP DVD COMBO series 1 & 2
PEOPLE TRAINING FOR DOGS & BECOMING A PACK LEADER
for $39.99
http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/products/msdvds.php

They actually do very well with little dogs..The neighbors have a pit bull and a little 4 pound pom, that pom rules the pit bull..

Can Yorkies @ a Pitt bull live together
 

There is NO WAY a small dog could do the damage that a pitt bull could do,.
Hope you don't learn the hard way.

i dont't hink she was making that claim

i really don't know about this... our fee-fee was killed by a pitbull so I am highly biased... I know it's really only up to the owner, but maybe the pit breeds have some kindda innate nature that make them wanna attack other dogs or people... i definitely will be very careful about this if i were you...

oh my god that must have been just horrible. i'm so sorry about fee fee..i think you are right. it's all about the owner but maybe there is something innate.. just like yorkies have an innate need to chase small animals :)

Can Yorkies @ a Pitt bull live together
 

What???

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 would personally never own a pitt bull. I don't believe they are all aggressive, but many of them are. If someone really wants a pitt, they need to go through a reputable breeder that breeds for a gentle termperament. When you take a chance on a breeder that doesn't care or purposely breeds aggressive dogs, your chances of getting a dog with aggressive tendencies will be greater (I guess this is true with ANY beed..not just pitts). I also don't think a pitt is for everyone. This is a very strong breed and they need a lot more training than your average dog requires - so a pitt owner must be committed to strict training and continually working with their dog.

I can't help but be wary of any pitt I meet at first...I don't know that dog and I do know that breed has a bad rap. however, I am usually wary with a lot of larger breeds, especially around my yorkies. I'm not a fan of the bully breed look...I prefer cutesy little dogs with long hair...if I owned a large dog, it would be a long haired breed. But like I said, I'm afraid to own any big dog with my little yorkies

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