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phfgkl · 12-12-2008, 12:18 PM

The pack leader in this family is ME..and that's the way it has to be. Mine know when I mean business..

shelbyy73 · 12-14-2008, 09:31 PM

I don't think it will matter all that much. My dad has a mutt (shih tzu/toy poodle/collie mix) and two jack russells which are littermates and they get along just fine. Never heard them argue, just playingg. So I'd say they'll get along just fine. Just be sure to introduce the yorkie to them very slowly and watch that they don't snap at him/her.

LilMissy · 12-14-2008, 09:44 PM

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I have heard that with an [COLOR=green! important][COLOR=green! important]older [COLOR=green! important]dog[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR], it is a good idea to introduce a new pup to give them a little more "zip".

I couldn't agree with this more! Our pug dog Tang was seriously almost on her death bed. We got Missy and all of a sudden Tang has so much spunk! She isn't sleeping all the time...she wants more attention. She even plays with Missy. It's great! Tang has spondylosis and I was worried that she wouldn't even make it until Christmas, but since Missy's arrived, she seems to have a whole new outlook on life.

jnasworthy · 12-22-2008, 09:33 AM

I have a 6yr yorkie, a 10yr lab and a 2 yr old toy poodle. We adopted a 9 month old shih tzu two weeks ago and they all get along wonderfully. My shih tzu and yorkie are already the best of friends

Valeria Morriso · 12-22-2008, 10:01 AM

I can't offer any advice about littermats, however, I can about shihzu's (sp). My son and daughter in law have a litte shihzu, Jack. He and LuLu are the best of friends. The only thing I have to watch is they were introduced when they were younger and now he has put on more weight than her....so I have to watch to make sure he doesn't overpower her. They absolutely love each other.

12-22-2008, 09:33 AM	#19
jnasworthy Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ny Posts: 16	I have a 6yr yorkie, a 10yr lab and a 2 yr old toy poodle. We adopted a 9 month old shih tzu two weeks ago and they all get along wonderfully. My shih tzu and yorkie are already the best of friends __________________ Handle every stressful situation like a dog, if you can't eat it or hump it, pee on it and walk away

12-22-2008, 10:01 AM	#20
Valeria Morriso Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cottondale, AL USA Posts: 246	:) I can't offer any advice about littermats, however, I can about shihzu's (sp). My son and daughter in law have a litte shihzu, Jack. He and LuLu are the best of friends. The only thing I have to watch is they were introduced when they were younger and now he has put on more weight than her....so I have to watch to make sure he doesn't overpower her. They absolutely love each other. __________________ Proudly owned by LuLu, Papi, and Dixie RIP Annabelle and Sasha--Mommy Loves You!

12-12-2008, 12:18 PM	#16
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12-14-2008, 09:31 PM	#17
shelbyy73 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington,PA,USA Posts: 10	I don't think it will matter all that much. My dad has a mutt (shih tzu/toy poodle/collie mix) and two jack russells which are littermates and they get along just fine. Never heard them argue, just playingg. So I'd say they'll get along just fine. Just be sure to introduce the yorkie to them very slowly and watch that they don't snap at him/her.