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Good Mates for a Yorkie? Hi, I am new here and I currently own a Yorkie, she is the cutest dog ever. I named her Ariel after the mermaid. I am thinking about getting a Shiba Inu, I know these dogs can be mildly aggressive. Does anyone think, for any specific reason, why I would not be able to train this Shiba to not eat the Yorkie? <--- Not joking. |
If you don't have serious dog training skills I would suggest getting a breed that is much more easily trained and also one that does not have such aggressive instincts. Those dogs need a lot of exercise daily besides someone that can control their aggression. They are well known for their tendency to have aggression toward other dogs. |
Hi and welcome!! I looooove your little girl’s name!! I love the Little Mermaid!! Do you have any pics? Why do you want to get a big breed? The problem with getting a big breed is you are going to have to work non stop to train the bigger breed to live with your Yorkie. I know a lot of people that have big breeds and small breeds and it works, but it is a lot of work. Esp with a breed like the Shiba. Love that breed, but I wouldn't recommend them with a smaller breed- Now if you said Boxer, Golden or Lab I would be Ok with it. However those breeds as well are still big, lots of power and they will needs training to. I wouldn't recommend leaving (Shibu and Ariel) them alone, play time will have to be watched as well… What makes you want a Shibu? |
if your yorkie is the cutest thing ever why not get another yorkie, I have no idea how big the dog you are thinking about getting is, but if you want a mate where they can roll on the floor and play and chase each other, don't you think it is easier with a dog around the same size. If you get a big puppy it is going to be hard to keep the bigger dog from hurting the yorkie just by accident. There are people here that have both big and small but a lot of times they had the larger dog first, so when they got the puppy the dog was trained, older and calmer. So many people that have yorkies think they are better in pairs, but not pairs with 60 lb differences. It's like letting your toddler go play football or soccer with a junior high team,I doubt many parents would let their child do that so why subject your yorkie to that. |
Shiba Inu are around 25 lbs. on average. Their temperament is not a good match for a yorkie. They have a strong prey drive, are know to be dog aggressive, and have high training and exercise requirements. Wouldn't advise this breed combo at all. |
i have been told Maltese's are good with yorkies, i bigger breed would have to be introduced slowly :) but make sure that it is a smart breed :) |
There is no way I would have a dog with a strong prey drive with a small breed dog like a yorkie |
I wouldn't recommend this combo either....they can be very aggressive towards other dogs...and with a yorkie with the attitude that we all love...not a good idea. |
I have to agree with everyone else. I wouldn't recommend this breed combo either. |
1 Attachment(s) Here is a picture of Ariel, I am discussing the other dog breed with my boyfriend. Maybe I can talk him into another Yorkie and he can still get the Shiba and we will just have to limit the interaction between the three. |
Not a Shibu Ino with the Yorkie... not in any respect the ideal combination. |
If your boyfriend really cares about you and your little dog he will research the breed he wants and decide on a non prey driven dog. Yorkies are attacked quite frequently by prey dogs that see the little furry thing as a toy to chase and shake. They do not distinguish between a squirrel and a fluffy dog. One shake is all it takes. There is no way you could continually keep them apart in the same household. A young Shiba Inu would be constantly wanting to play and interact. The play would be deadly through. Maybe you read about a certain young actress whose Yorkie was killed by her own bull dog that has lived there for at least 2 years?Up until that day it was just fun and games. If you love your little dog then do the right thing for her. |
I live with my mom right now. Katie Scarlett and her Maltese, Mollie, get along great! |
Sounds like the BF either wants a larger dog, or has his heart set on a shiba inu. So...could be hard to change his mind. Hope not, tho. |
I definitely don't think a shiba inu is a good match for a yorkie. Why not try something that doesn't have the prey drive? What about a golden? |
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Below is some info I pulled up, I am sure there is much more out there, I am glad this thread was started because the grand daughter of one of my neighbors has this type of dog and she brings it over to visit. I did not plan for that dog to have any interaction with Lola but now I know to be much more careful. Temperament Sometimes, the Shiba tends to show dog aggression. This is more prevalent between female Shibas and is influenced by the breed's strong prey drive. The Shiba Inu is best in a home without other small dogs or young children, but consistent obedience training and early socialization can make all the difference. The breed also interacts fairly well with cats.[2] From the Japanese breed standard: esame Shiba Inu A spirited boldness, a good nature, and an unaffected forthrightness, which together yield dignity and natural beauty. The Shiba has an independent nature and can be reserved toward strangers but is loyal and affectionate to those who earn his respect. They can be aggressive toward other dogs. |
If you want a little larger dog why don't you try a Border Collie. They are very sweet, active dogs. I know a few people that have Borders and Yorkies. They get along great. |
more info, is your BF experienced with dogs, this one sounds like a handful to train, but very important to train as well. do you have a fenced yard? it says not to have it off leash and don't take it to dog parks since it is dog prey driven Shiba Inu | Temperament & Personality |
your yorkie is very cute, if she is not big enough for your BF I will be happy to take her off your hands:D Lola loves other dogs and will not hurt her. |
Thanks for all the replies everyone, it's a great place to come for advice. Look's like the BF and I have a lot of things to discuss. |
My brother has a Shiba Inu and he does not like my yorkie pup. The Shiba Inu is 11 years old and gets along great with my mom's maltipoo but he's always growling and tries to bite my Yorkie. I had another yorkie that passed away not too long ago and he hated him too. |
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