Will my Yorkie get along with a bigger dog?

[hnybun128]

Originally Posted by Alvi

I want to get another doggie and he should get along with my Yorkie, which I usually keep in my garden when it's not cold outside since he's not a Toy Yorkie.
My partner suggested Rottweilers and Dobermans since he's a bit paranoid about some things that have happened in our neighborhood however I'd rather go for a Husky since I find them way prettier and winters here reach even -10F / -23C.

But still, this whole idea seems crazy to me, this Yorkie is my first dog and before having him I was basically scared of any dog. I just lost the fear on mid sized dogs and I might get a huge one... I was also thinking about a golden retriever, which my partner might not agree on since he's smaller.

I do like the idea of getting a puppy also as a friend of my Yorkie and I don't know how that could work out, I have a dog trainer and I will ask him. However I don't want him to think that I'm getting another dog because I got bored of mine or something, I don't know why I'm getting paranoid about what he is going to think about this idea.

I think you've received some great suggestions already, so I don't have much to add except to mention that if your partner is concerned about things that happened in your neighborhood, you couldn't ask for a better watch dog than a yorkie! While it's true they may not make great guard dogs, there is no way anyone could get anywhere near my home without my yorkies letting me know!

[Alvi]

Originally Posted by Lilymo

Did you know that Yorkies don't have fur like other dogs, theirs is more like human hair without an under coat. It concerns me that a yorkie is being left outdoors. 11lbs is not heavy. THey don't have the means to keep themselves warm. Just
A thought

Originally Posted by gracielove

Why do you want a dog at all since you leave it outside all the time? Do you live outside? I'd say you already have one too many dogs. A Yorkie of any size belongs inside with it's people. I would never put it outside with any large dog unsupervised.
If your boyfriend is afraid of robbers you can tell him that a large dog is not going to prevent break ins. Especially when the dog is outside.

Oh my god what a response to this thread! Thanks for all the advice! No I am not the puppy killer/abandoner he can go inside/outside whenever he wants and that is only when someone's at home. (He has his own puppydoor) He usually hangs out with us anyway. My concern on getting another dog was not loosing his liberty if actually got a "Guard dog". (which I probably won't get)
The weather is great for now, and he won't melt nor freeze outside and he always sleeps at home since he has his own bed next to ours, even if he usually sleeps with us

Originally Posted by concretegurl

Also a harness should be used attached to the leash, other wise the fragile throat can be crushed. Collapsing trachea.

He has been taught to walk on a leash already, he doesn't pull on it anyway but I am too afraid of walking him without one. He was trained with a harness and he still has one but he doesn't really feel comfortable with it.

[kjc]

I got the wrong impression from your first post, too. Sorry. Glad you cleared that up.

[Alvi]

Originally Posted by kjc

I got the wrong impression from your first post, too. Sorry. Glad you cleared that up.

Yeah, I forgot to add some details.

I am aware of the size of my Yorkie, he is my life, but I let him be a dog. Even if we're all biased about this, we need them more than they need us. This breed is more than a hundred years old and it hasn't always lived in first world homes with fancy breed-specific food and cute toys, clothes and treats, they were ratcatchers and they probably were taught to do that in an ugly way.
In comparison to many Yorkies I treated him like a normal first-world dog and that doesn't mean abandoning him. I always go for long walks with him so he releases his huge amounts of energy, I always taught him what to do and what to avoid doing, with treats, not violence or such. And I've always showed him my affection, he once again, my life. But that doesn't mean he is my owner, I am his owner.
Maybe some of you might keep them more time inside than some cats and wash them with fancy conditioners but he is my buddy and I don't really care about his looks but just being a healthy Yorkie which he is.
I never neglected him and I never will, that's why I am on this forum and I ask tons of questions. Sorry for the rant, I just feel you thought I was such an awful owner, which I'm not.

[kjc]

Originally Posted by Alvi

Yeah, I forgot to add some details.

I am aware of the size of my Yorkie, he is my life, but I let him be a dog. Even if we're all biased about this, we need them more than they need us. This breed is more than a hundred years old and it hasn't always lived in first world homes with fancy breed-specific food and cute toys, clothes and treats, they were ratcatchers and they probably were taught to do that in an ugly way.
In comparison to many Yorkies I treated him like a normal first-world dog and that doesn't mean abandoning him. I always go for long walks with him so he releases his huge amounts of energy, I always taught him what to do and what to avoid doing, with treats, not violence or such. And I've always showed him my affection, he once again, my life. But that doesn't mean he is my owner, I am his owner.
Maybe some of you might keep them more time inside than some cats and wash them with fancy conditioners but he is my buddy and I don't really care about his looks but just being a healthy Yorkie which he is.
I never neglected him and I never will, that's why I am on this forum and I ask tons of questions. Sorry for the rant, I just feel you thought I was such an awful owner, which I'm not.

I'll be honest, I thought you were an uninformed owner, not 'awful', being a 'first time Yorkie owner'. But I can see now, I am wrong.

I agree, too, I know my dogs would be happier outside more, but the mosquitoes have gotten so bad here the past 3 years we don't go out much anymore. Hopefully soon it will cool down and the bugs will die off, and we can spend more time outside, without getting eaten alive!

BTW: Your pup looks great, happy and healthy! And handsome too!

[navillusc]

Your Yorkie is adorable...love his expression!

[mamaj]

My puppy plays with a pitt bull and jack russel every day.

[kjc]

Originally Posted by mamaj

My puppy plays with a pitt bull and jack russel every day.

I am a wimp, that would make me very nervous.

[valkyrie]

Our other dog, Ginger, is a viszla (talk about high energy!) Baci, my 7 month old yorkie, plays with her every day and they get along famously. She's even tolerant of him trying to hump her; she just shoos him away while I tell him he's not enough dog for her We're all looking forward to the neuter in a couple of months, especially Ginger and the cat.

[kjc]

Originally Posted by valkyrie

Our other dog, Ginger, is a viszla (talk about high energy!) Baci, my 7 month old yorkie, plays with her every day and they get along famously. She's even tolerant of him trying to hump her; she just shoos him away while I tell him he's not enough dog for her We're all looking forward to the neuter in a couple of months, especially Ginger and the cat.

My Peek A Boo humps one of our cats too (actually, I think he's tried all 3), and he's been neutered for at least 13 years! I tried redirecting him when he does it, so I'm seeing less of this behavior now, lol.

[Alvi]

Originally Posted by kjc

I'll be honest, I thought you were an uninformed owner, not 'awful', being a 'first time Yorkie owner'. But I can see now, I am wrong.

I agree, too, I know my dogs would be happier outside more, but the mosquitoes have gotten so bad here the past 3 years we don't go out much anymore. Hopefully soon it will cool down and the bugs will die off, and we can spend more time outside, without getting eaten alive!

BTW: Your pup looks great, happy and healthy! And handsome too!

I got overwhelmed with so many responses since my last post. I just came back with my little Haik from a really Pleasant weekend road trip I took with him to a friend's house outside the city without checking any websites or phone calls and boom, the thread exploded

[kjc]

Originally Posted by Alvi

I got overwhelmed with so many responses since my last post. I just came back with my little Haik from a really Pleasant weekend road trip I took with him to a friend's house outside the city without checking any websites or phone calls and boom, the thread exploded

Oh that happens sometimes, lol. Glad you had a nice weekend trip!

[nanahas3]

When we got Laddy our son had a beautiful boxer and Belle was wonderful with Laddy and their new baby also . Since she was stolen he has gotten a puppy named angel (another boxer ) She is also great with both my furkids. I used to be afraid of boxers because I thought they would be more pitbull like but they are the sweetest girls ever. I was very nervous at first and all their time together was supervised. I would research the bigger dogs for temperment and then go with my heart. I can tell you love your furbaby and would do all possible to keep him safe.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

We had a Great Pyranees who loved my Yorkies. He was a big tough guy that turned to mush with the girls. I never worried that he would hurt them. However, when he went into play mode I had to watch him. He would jump and bounce around playing. I had to worry about him stepping on one of them. So in my opinion, I think big dogs can get along fine with Yorkies but you just have to be careful! I agree with nanahas3, check the temperament of the breed first. A carefully selected pup would be a wise choice.

[SHELLYDAWN]

Hello,

I have a Rottweiler who weighs a whopping 135lbs. I just purchased a yorkie just over a week ago. They love eachother. Milly doesnt like to go outside unless Tank (my Rottweiler) is with her. They play together all the time. Maybe I am just lucky to have such a gentle giant. Milly tries to get into Tanks mouth while he eats, jumps at his tongue while he's panting. . Still, he has no reaction to it. Just turns his head back and forth to get away from her...lol.

Here are a couple pics of my little and not so little babies.

http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/...4/c01b28e3.jpg

http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/...4/c78e7969.jpg

Just wanted to share

Shelly