Originally Posted by Bravo916 (Post 2655265)

As far as behavior rules all 4-legged creatures in my house are subject to the same regulations. :D

Because of the size difference between my Dobe and my Yorkies, for their safety, I do not allow them to run together. Play is fine but my Dobe knows that he is not allowed to run around with them so he will lay down and play that way.

When we go to the park, the Dobe gets to run off leash first with the Yorkies in my arms and then after he is on leash the little ones get their turn.

With a bigger dog all it takes is one mis-step to cause a potentially life-threatening injury to the little guys. Keeping this rule keeps everyone safe.

I know its a bit different from what the OP set out to find but just thought I'd share it with all of you that have major size differences between pets. Hope this helps!

Originally Posted by yorkie_mama22 (Post 2655004)

It drives me bonkers about my couch, I bought it two years ago and it is starting to look like hell, it's suede and I even had it sprayed specially but that seems to have worn off now since I am always cleaning it it up from the bone residue they leave on it when they want to chew THEIR bones on MY couch lolol. Stormy is so small so she usually likes to lounge on the pillows so she's up even higher and the other dog likes to try laying on the couch as well but it gets cramped. I thought I would at least put a blanket down and give them a "spot". But I think I will go ahead and get a big comfy bed for the corner of the room next to the couch so maybe the other dog can lay on there. She likes to spread out alot and sure takes up space!

I joke about the bed that we will need a king size because sometimes my daughter sneaks in and I am running out of room with a big man next to me, a yorkie on my pillow and a bullie at my feet AND a toddler laying side ways just isn't that comfortable some nights :p

We are replacing all the carpets as we speak so it's easier to maintain with two dogs and I just washed all the couch cushions and dreading putting them on tonight.

Originally Posted by Mardelin (Post 2655278)

I personally know reputable breeders that breed yorkies as well as dobes, though not together. A story was told to me by one such breeder about when her yorkie puppies had got out of their playing area, which created a major noise explosion at her house. What was to her amazement is that dobes kept them safely cornered so, that she could put the pups back in their safe zone. It's all in how you train and handle them.

Originally Posted by yorkie_mama22 (Post 2655481)

Our "big" dog is still a pup so I am anal about play, because of the size difference it just takes one step or "play" bite to cause injury and I am a huge worry wart when it comes to Stormy after all that has went on with her. They play pretty good so far. As far as rules go they have the same ones but about the furniture is what I am having a difficulty with. lol I'm going to try some of the suggestions I've read and hopefully we can come to something both myself and hubby are comfortable with. The bullie is "his baby" and Stormy is my baby so we are both bumping heads when it comes to the comfort of our babies lol