I'm glad the Husky will be happy. I hope it works out for you! :thumbup: Going into things too quickly can sometimes led to situations such as this.

Another thought -- why not a medium sized dog, or a gentler large dog? Australian Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Sheltie, or a type of Spaniel. There's a TON of really good all friendly Retrievers up for adoption on petfinder all the time.

That is completely true. My sister has a husky and she attacks every bird, rabbit, groundhog etc. that comes into her yard. Not to mention they shed A LOT! Hopefully everything works out with your neighbor. He obviously knows about the breed since he has one himself. You weren't doing anything wrong by trying to find a new home for Prince. You were protecting your little ones from being hurt acidentally.

Sorry you are in a position to feel the way you do about him but it's understandable. It was still nice of you and you are a good wife to consider your husband's wants. A husky is just not the dog to bring in to a home shared with yorkies. The fact that he was rehomed a few times & is already an adult doesn't help either, poor baby..

There are several members & people who have been able to have a larger breed with their yorkies but as already stated, the larger breed has to be researched first to be sure it is a good fit. But you're like most of us & all animal lovers that it would have been hard to say no!

I hope the neighbor is able to take him, sounds like a good fit! You all can still even see him so that's good too! I hope it works out & your babies can go back to what they're used to! Good luck!

just look at is this...if you guys wouldn't have taken the huskie...it probably wouldn't have found your nieghbor..and that may be the perfect home for him!!! So because of u guys...the dog was able to find its perfect home!!

(newbie here --wave--)

I have a sheltie along with our new yorkie. Now my sheltie is older, he is 9, and is smaller for his breed, less than 20 pounds, but I still have to watch him not to play too rough. When they both play fetch Jasper (sheltie) will plow over Satchmo (yorkie) to get to the ball first.

Jasper has TONS of energy still and he sheds sheds sheds (I do not have dust bunnies, I have dust dinosaurs and they have to be caught and herded to the garbage daily). I think it would be easier to have the yorkie first and sheltie second, simply because Jasper is so very eager to please, but we are all dealing well here. He didn't like the new baby at first but he was NEVER selfish - he shared toys, water, food and crate without being nasty - "treats" were his only cutoff (the puppy was NOT getting his ice cube - Jasper loves ice)

The below write up is RIGHT on the money if compared to my guy. He is very vocal (if you aren't used to it, it can be annoying) and he is busy herding all the time. Jasper is no stroller dog, but he travels well and thinks that anyone who can throw a tennis ball is his bff.
Shetland Sheepdog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Good Luck with Prince and in finding a manly dog for your spouse!

Amy

I would be afraid to ever leave them alone in the same area with him. Huskies really need to be in the country where they can have a wide range to run in. They require lots and lots of exercise and are famous for digging out of their pens and also I have read about them attacking small dogs as prey, so just be very careful.

I just now saw this, so I think you will be very happy!:D

Well I just came home from school to find "Prince" returned to our backyard. : ( Apparently he used the bathroom in the house and I guess not much patience with accidents apparently. Now I don't know what to do. : ( He is such a sweet sweet dog. I had so prayed it would work. Now back at square 1 I guess.

Awe im sorry it didnt work out:(.....
here is a link i found for a husky rescue in your state
Southeast Region Siberian Husky Rescue Groups

[QUOTE=Infinniti;3156049](newbie here --wave--)

I have a sheltie along with our new yorkie. Now my sheltie is older, he is 9, and is smaller for his breed, less than 20 pounds, but I still have to watch him not to play too rough. When they both play fetch Jasper (sheltie) will plow over Satchmo (yorkie) to get to the ball first.

Jasper has TONS of energy still and he sheds sheds sheds (I do not have dust bunnies, I have dust dinosaurs and they have to be caught and herded to the garbage daily). I think it would be easier to have the yorkie first and sheltie second, simply because Jasper is so very eager to please, but we are all dealing well here. He didn't like the new baby at first but he was NEVER selfish - he shared toys, water, food and crate without being nasty - "treats" were his only cutoff (the puppy was NOT getting his ice cube - Jasper loves ice)
The below write up is RIGHT on the money if compared to my guy. He is very vocal (if you aren't used to it, it can be annoying) and he is busy herding all the time. Jasper is no stroller dog, but he travels well and thinks that anyone who can throw a tennis ball is his bff.
Shetland Sheepdog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Good Luck with Prince and in finding a manly dog for your spouse!


a sheltie should not shed unless it gets wet. my grandmother breeds shelties and i have lived with them my whole life until i got my yorkie i think a sheltie would be a great idea but they still need exercise, a fair bit. the good thing with a shelties is you can get it as a pup and it will learn to heard your babies and will always be careful with them (what good is a herding dog if it kills the lambs) shelties wear made to have a very soft mouth so it would be a good match another dog you might think on is a Boston terrier or a pug most men find them manly and they are small enough to not be a problem however if you are looking for a larger dog you will have to get a puppy to make sure it is gentle with your dogs

I really appreciate this link. I am going to talk to my husband tonight about contacting them.

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Thanks to both of you for the info. : ) I know that before we even consider getting any other breed we will be researching a ton like we did with the yorkies. I will not alow him or me to jump into something again just cause he likes the look.

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I don't mean to attack you in any way but it seems as though you've went through quite a few dogs this year? Perhaps you should enjoy what you have and forget about adding dogs to your home. It's never good to be rehoming them often.


My hubby needed his "manly" dog too and I am sure some will think she is dangerous or a "bad"breed. She really is a good dog, only 40 lbs so she isn't huge. She does very well with the yorkies and lets them boss her around. As for keeping them seperate. I ALWAYS crate my big dog in a crate when we are not home and yorkies have free fun of the house. At night all 3 sleep in 1 crate together because they like too, and we've never had an issue.

Really think about it before you decide on another dog, the newness wore off and I am in charge of all 3 when I really didn't want a big dog! I swear I wanna get rid of her sometimes because bigger dogs = bigger clean ups lol

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I do understand what you are saying. I rehomed Roscoe with my aunt that fell in love with him and spoils him rotten. Her dog died a few years back and she had never wanted to get another until she fell in love with him. I would not have done that with anyone else, but he was staying in the family and I could see him all the time. I really wanted everyone to be happy.
Karlee, I got when the owner was pretty desperate to find her a home. After getting her home, it was very apparent she had not been socialized with other dogs at all and was extremely aggressive. My mom and dad fell in love with her and after my mom retired she had became depressed and Karlee brought her out of that. They love each other so much and Karlee needs to be an only dog. We still try to socialize with the others, but it still isn't as good as we would like.
I honestly tried to do what I thought was best for everyone. I felt like they fit so well with these family members and that they filled a need each of them had. I hope that you don't think I'm a bad person or owner. I really love animals and want what is best for them. My husband and I have both agreed that he will be happy with the "sissy" babies and forget about the big dog issue. I do know that I jumped into this way too quickly and I regret that so much. I just want my husband happy just like I am with the yorkie babies.

I really have no good advice to offer. This would stress me out as well. I do wish you guys the best and keep us posted!

I bet this is a terrible situation. My hubby also wants a big dog but all of these responsibilities would be on me and I am not willing to take that on, you are a better women than me! LOL. I know the feeling though, I would just be nervous because he hasnt grown up with your lil guys and doesnt realize his size. It will take some time for you all to adjust... good luck to you!

I can't give you much advice but sure hope you will find a solution for all of you.
My hubby always had big dogs, GSD and Setter, and first he wasn't impressed when I said I wanted a small dog. But once he saw Merlin he just fell in love and now he just spoils him rotten. Now he thinks it was the perfect choice.
We had someone over the other day and he has a Husky and told us he killed racoons, porcupines, birds and that small dogs don't like his. Boy, was I relieved he didn't bring his dog over!
Good luck :aimeeyork

We have a "Bigger" dog as well in addition to our Yorkie. He weighs about 50lbs I guess. He is a German Sheppard mix. We got him from the shelter and he is the best dog ever! He was first in our home. Rusty (our yorkie) came in years later. Sometimes Stedman gets very excited and starts playing to rough and I just have to say No and he will stop or I will separate them. Usually though it is Rusty beating up on Stedman, climbing all over him, chewing his ears, licking his face, etc etc. Every once in a while Rusty gets stepped on in mid play and he will let out a little yelp but then he is back to attacking Stedman with full force. Stedman is very gently and docile though and pretty much lets Rusty do what he wants to him. He is older though (7) and is pretty much in the lazy stage of his life.

We like to say Rusty is a German Sheppard on the inside and Stedman is a yorkie ;)

Good luck with whatever you choose to do. Sometimes time is the only thing you need to make it work.

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Nooooo I don't think you are a bad person or owner at all!! I wasn't sure the story behind the rehomes but now I fully understand your reasonings! Sometimes it just doesn't work out. I had to rehome two dogs in my past as well and I know that they were much better off in their new homes, one of which I still hear from almost 3 years later! They still email me and send me pictures and I am welcome to come visit her when Im in the area (4 hours away) You sound alot like me!

Glad to hear your hubby has decided to love what he's got! lol My hubby thought yorkies were such sissy dogs but now he loves them so much and brags about how "sweet" they are to everyone LOL :rolleyes: