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08-19-2008, 09:38 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alabama
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| When are they old enough to play with the "big" dogs? Rowdy's 14 weeks and we are starting puppy class on Sept.7th and I would like to get him socialized with some other puppies before then. My best friend has a rat terrier/pitt bull (Riley) that's 1 yr and a weimeranier (sp?)/who know what (Dixie Lee) that's 17 weeks. Her two play rough with each other, but would they be more gentle with Rowdy? They are both REALLY sweet dogs and Riley is much more like a rat terrier than a pit so the breed thing doesn't really bother me its just the size. He's not tinie tiny...we already 3 lbs, but I know they are still a lot bigger. Rowdy and Champ (my 8 year old yorkie) play great, but then again Champ's only 5 lbs. What are your opinions about letting yorkie babies play with bigger breed puppies? |
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08-19-2008, 09:44 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX
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| I have no problem with mine playing with bigger dogs, however, it takes a lot more watching to keep them safe. The age of the other dogs would be a bigger concern for me. I don't think they would know to play gentle with Rowdy. The 17 weeks absolutely not, the 1 yr old, perhaps, but that's still pretty young for him to be able to control himself. I doubt they'd try to hurt him on purpose and I'm sure Rowdy could stand his own ground, but for me it just wouldn't be worth the risk. They are big and tough in their own minds, but their bodies really are very fragile.
__________________ If you think dogs can't count, put 3 biscuits in your pocket, then give him only 2. Gracie Ruth & Boo & Yogi & RIP Annie B. & Bonnie Lane |
08-19-2008, 09:53 AM | #3 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: north syracuse ny usa
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| Make sure you watch them around bigger dogs, some of the big dogs that Sam has been around I think they think he is a stuffed animal and they try to pick him up..Makes me alittle nervous.
__________________ Nancy Mom to Sam & Lola |
08-19-2008, 10:34 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | I say never, they can socialize on leashes. |
08-19-2008, 11:15 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetts
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| Tucker loves big dogs! Well, he thinks he is one, so... We started going to the dog park when he was about 4.5 months old and he loves it. He's always leader of the pack and we've never had a problem with big dogs (knock on wood). I am always very watchful and close to him when he is playing with larger dogs, though. Just keep an eye out and if anything makes you uncomfortable, that's it, Rowdy's done. I think it's important to trust your gut.
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08-19-2008, 11:21 AM | #6 |
YT Addict | If you notice my sig. I have 4 pits. My yorkies play with them everyday. I just keep a close eye on them and make sure nobody is being to rowdy. I havent had any problems. I know lots of ppl on here will say not to let bigger breeds play with the smaller dogs but you just have to use your own judgement.
__________________ Bruno & Baylee My big Pit Babies Simba Lefty Lolli Windsor "There are NO bad dogs....Just bad owners!!" |
08-19-2008, 12:00 PM | #7 |
My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca.
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| Mine are fully grown and I still won't let them run loose with a large dog. Even in play a large dog can do some major injuries to a little one simply by just stepping on them. I wouldn't do that to your baby. Keep him safe and out of harms way.
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08-19-2008, 12:25 PM | #8 |
YT 1000 Club Member | ya..this has happened with KiKi....I think it's a great idea to socialize them as early as possible...new people and new animals of all kinds....have fun!
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