A Yorkie/Husky mix... - YorkieTalk.com Forums

AmandaG · 12-26-2005, 10:31 AM

...and I don't mean breeding them together!

My apartment-mate for this fall is considering purchasing a Husky in the next few months (yes, it would be okay with the landlord. He is an animal lover himself!) However, he will not get one unless we know that it would coexist well with a Yorkie. Does anyone have any input on Yorkie/Husky relations? I know that Yorkies can live harmoniously with some larger breed dogs, and that many of you do own larger dogs, as well. I have not heard anything about Huskies, though. What do you think?

MeganS · 12-26-2005, 11:08 AM

Yorkies get along great with large breed dogs, though I have no personal expieriance with Huskies. I think it would all work out if you got him/her from a responsible breeder and make sure they've been well sociallized (sp). If you get him/her as a puppy, remember that they're just like our yorkie puppies and will want to jump and play rough too. The only difference is you have to be more careful with their playfullness, because they are so much bigger. Good luck!

cheryl000 · 12-26-2005, 11:24 AM

Make sure that he doesn't get a full grown one. Raising them together as puppies might be okay. But huskies do have a high prey instinct and can be very rough. I would do my best to keep them seperated honestly.

lilbumbleybees · 12-26-2005, 11:47 AM

you can't base it off the breed itself. that's like saying, "would a brazlian person get along with an asian person?" It's all about the individual personality of the dog itself. Personally,. my yorkie gets along great with all types of big dogs since he comes to work with me a lot. So long as the husky is purchased as a puppy and brought up with the yorkie, you'lltypically have no problems.

AmandaG · 12-26-2005, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cheryl000

But huskies do have a high prey instinct and can be very rough.

That was what I was hoping not to hear...

AmandaG · 12-26-2005, 11:58 AM

And in response to lilbumbleybees, I know that I won't know exactly how the two dogs will interact without actually having them interact, but there are certain traits and characteristics that breeds tend to exhibit, and I would like to know about them beforehand. If I find out that Huskies truly do have high prey insticts like cheryl000 stated, I will make sure that I do not live with someone who has one!
But thank you for taking time to repspond to my question, I really appreciate it.

amyann · 12-26-2005, 12:40 PM

Now my good friend has a Huskie mix. She feels bad for the rabbits that were killed by her dog. The breed does have high prey instincts. Anything that's small and moving fast is irresistible and they rarely stand a chance.

Don’t get me wrong. I love her dog. She is always very sweet, loving and gentle with people and other dogs (including a little 3 lbs Maltese). She had never try to hurt anyone or any dog including the tiny Maltese. So, yes, they can live peacefully together but I would prefer a baby Huskie not an adult just in case. However, I would supervise the play just because puppy play-bite a lot. I want to make sure neither of them bites hard.

AmandaG · 12-26-2005, 12:52 PM

Oh wow! Thank you amyann, your reply has helped me a lot. If getting a Husky is something he really wants to do, I will make sure that the two animals are well socialized together, and that the Husky is purchased as a puppy! I gather that Huskies are smart enough to differentiate between prey and another family member. If anyone else has anything to add, I would be grateful to hear it!

cheryl000 · 12-26-2005, 01:05 PM

http://www.windsortribune.com/module...ticle&sid=3359

I just ran across this... how sad for the yorkie

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AmandaG · 12-26-2005, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cheryl000

http://www.windsortribune.com/module...ticle&sid=3359

I just ran across this... how sad for the yorkie

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That IS very sad!

I'm not at all finished researching this (heck, I just began!) This story does scare me, but the dogs involved did not live in the same house, or know eachother. It seems obvious that Huskies are preying animals, but like I stated above, I hope that is only when the animals are not a part of their own family.
The person who wants to purchase the Husky has wanted one his entire life. However, his living situations until now have prevented him from getting one. It really is his dream dog, so I want to try and make this happen for him. He is so considerate though, and would not get one if I find out it really would not work out to own the two breeds at the same time. Thanks again for the information.

cheryl000 · 12-26-2005, 01:25 PM

My husband had wanted a husky. I advised against it and we got a pug instead. But I did read that you should get the small dog first. But do raise them as puppies together.
For everyone else, I know you do not want to have a husky for say 5 years with it being the only pet and then get a small pet or have a baby.
This is one where a husky hurt a baby
http://www.lex18.com/Global/story.as...48499&nav=EQlp
Here is one where a siberian husky killed a baby
http://washingtontimes.com/upi/20050...0844-2164r.htm
dog attacks in general:
http://www.dogs-r-it.com/dog-attacks...01_archive.php

You don't hear much in the news about dogs attacking eachother, because I guess it's not big enough news. But I suppose you can compare the types of dogs who would hurt the babies to the ones who would hurt a small yorkie. I have even found an article where a bulldog killed a baby.
I just hope that whatever your roomate decides has your yorkie's best inrests in mind.

AmandaG · 12-26-2005, 01:29 PM

WOW. Those stories are horrible!

amyann · 12-26-2005, 03:54 PM

I read all the links on the attacked listed here and it was horrible. I remember it was more a year ago there was a kid attacked by a Lab (can't recall which state though). We got too many cases of pit bull attacks right here locally - not just kid; an adult was killed a few years back.

I personally don't think Huskies are bad to be around small dogs or kids. Hey, even lab attack sometimes. What we don't know is what causes the attack. Why was it that the dog and baby interaction wasn’t supervised? Don't get me wrong, I am certainly not trying to point finger here. I am just saying as dog owners (or being own by dog in my case), we have the responsibility to make sure that the dog is well socialized and is safe for kids to be around him/her. We need to keep in mind that adding a new born is hard on the dog emotionally and we need to keep an eye on things at all time. Otherwise, they should be separated until someone can watch them. Dog and kids can not be left alone unless the dog has been proven trustworthy. They need to earn the right to be around kids or puppies.

A friend of my added a German Shepard puppy to her family a few years back. At the time her boy was in kindergarten and her girl was a still a baby. She can not be happier with the dog 'cause he is always guarding the kids. When they are out playing, the dog actually run the kids up should they wonder too far (in his eyes) away from the family. They supervised the dog-kids interaction for a long times of course. And they make sure the kid knows how to be around a dog.

Even with my 4 lbs Yorkie, I train her not to bit no matter what. I make sure she won't react if you drag her by the tail, grab her ears, pock her body, take stuff out of her mouth. You know, just in case (not all kids are gentle with her). Puppy and kid are a lot alike. They don't know much of anything until we take the time to educate them. So we must. It's our job as their parents. Though something it’s uncontrollable, too many tragedies happened when it could have been prevented and that's just sad.

Anyway, I do think Yorkies and Huskies puppies can live together peacefully and they would have fun too - given they are trained to be gentle (with both dogs and people). Huskies are not aggressive dogs - they just hunt. So does Yorkies. Terrier hunts too. Yorkies use to be vermin hunters, remember? That doesn't means they will look at each other as prey especially when they are family members.

Again, supervision and training are the keys. I am sure you would take all the precaution to make sure your baby is safe. If you and your roommate shall decide to get a Huskie, it would help if you can take your baby along to pick out the puppy. Who knows? They might make friends with each other right on the spot.

yorkieusa · 12-26-2005, 04:05 PM

These are two young people who will be living in an apartment. How can the pups be separated in an apartment environment when both people are gone?

AmandaG · 12-26-2005, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkieusa

These are two young people who will be living in an apartment. How can the pups be separated in an apartment environment when both people are gone?

Doors.

12-26-2005, 10:31 AM	#1
AmandaG Delilah's Momma Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,406	A Yorkie/Husky mix... ...and I don't mean breeding them together! My apartment-mate for this fall is considering purchasing a Husky in the next few months (yes, it would be okay with the landlord. He is an animal lover himself!) However, he will not get one unless we know that it would coexist well with a Yorkie. Does anyone have any input on Yorkie/Husky relations? I know that Yorkies can live harmoniously with some larger breed dogs, and that many of you do own larger dogs, as well. I have not heard anything about Huskies, though. What do you think? __________________ Delilah loves Boss! Macey 12/18/04-12/05/05

12-26-2005, 11:08 AM	#2
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	Yorkies get along great with large breed dogs, though I have no personal expieriance with Huskies. I think it would all work out if you got him/her from a responsible breeder and make sure they've been well sociallized (sp). If you get him/her as a puppy, remember that they're just like our yorkie puppies and will want to jump and play rough too. The only difference is you have to be more careful with their playfullness, because they are so much bigger. Good luck! __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

12-26-2005, 11:47 AM	#4
lilbumbleybees YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,339	you can't base it off the breed itself. that's like saying, "would a brazlian person get along with an asian person?" It's all about the individual personality of the dog itself. Personally,. my yorkie gets along great with all types of big dogs since he comes to work with me a lot. So long as the husky is purchased as a puppy and brought up with the yorkie, you'lltypically have no problems. __________________ Liz Little Lotte , Bouncer, Lilli , Yodi

12-26-2005, 11:58 AM	#6
AmandaG Delilah's Momma Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,406	And in response to lilbumbleybees, I know that I won't know exactly how the two dogs will interact without actually having them interact, but there are certain traits and characteristics that breeds tend to exhibit, and I would like to know about them beforehand. If I find out that Huskies truly do have high prey insticts like cheryl000 stated, I will make sure that I do not live with someone who has one! But thank you for taking time to repspond to my question, I really appreciate it. __________________ Delilah loves Boss! Macey 12/18/04-12/05/05

12-26-2005, 12:52 PM	#8
AmandaG Delilah's Momma Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,406	Oh wow! Thank you amyann, your reply has helped me a lot. If getting a Husky is something he really wants to do, I will make sure that the two animals are well socialized together, and that the Husky is purchased as a puppy! I gather that Huskies are smart enough to differentiate between prey and another family member. If anyone else has anything to add, I would be grateful to hear it! __________________ Delilah loves Boss! Macey 12/18/04-12/05/05

12-26-2005, 11:24 AM	#3
cheryl000 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: none Posts: 1,495	Make sure that he doesn't get a full grown one. Raising them together as puppies might be okay. But huskies do have a high prey instinct and can be very rough. I would do my best to keep them seperated honestly.

12-26-2005, 12:40 PM	#7
amyann YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CO Posts: 272	Now my good friend has a Huskie mix. She feels bad for the rabbits that were killed by her dog. The breed does have high prey instincts. Anything that's small and moving fast is irresistible and they rarely stand a chance. Don’t get me wrong. I love her dog. She is always very sweet, loving and gentle with people and other dogs (including a little 3 lbs Maltese). She had never try to hurt anyone or any dog including the tiny Maltese. So, yes, they can live peacefully together but I would prefer a baby Huskie not an adult just in case. However, I would supervise the play just because puppy play-bite a lot. I want to make sure neither of them bites hard.

12-26-2005, 01:05 PM	#9
cheryl000 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: none Posts: 1,495	http://www.windsortribune.com/module...ticle&sid=3359 I just ran across this... how sad for the yorkie (

12-26-2005, 01:25 PM	#11
cheryl000 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: none Posts: 1,495	My husband had wanted a husky. I advised against it and we got a pug instead. But I did read that you should get the small dog first. But do raise them as puppies together. For everyone else, I know you do not want to have a husky for say 5 years with it being the only pet and then get a small pet or have a baby. This is one where a husky hurt a baby http://www.lex18.com/Global/story.as...48499&nav=EQlp Here is one where a siberian husky killed a baby http://washingtontimes.com/upi/20050...0844-2164r.htm dog attacks in general: http://www.dogs-r-it.com/dog-attacks...01_archive.php You don't hear much in the news about dogs attacking eachother, because I guess it's not big enough news. But I suppose you can compare the types of dogs who would hurt the babies to the ones who would hurt a small yorkie. I have even found an article where a bulldog killed a baby. I just hope that whatever your roomate decides has your yorkie's best inrests in mind.

12-26-2005, 01:29 PM	#12
AmandaG Delilah's Momma Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,406	WOW. Those stories are horrible! __________________ Delilah loves Boss! Macey 12/18/04-12/05/05

12-26-2005, 03:54 PM	#13
amyann YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CO Posts: 272	I read all the links on the attacked listed here and it was horrible. I remember it was more a year ago there was a kid attacked by a Lab (can't recall which state though). We got too many cases of pit bull attacks right here locally - not just kid; an adult was killed a few years back. I personally don't think Huskies are bad to be around small dogs or kids. Hey, even lab attack sometimes. What we don't know is what causes the attack. Why was it that the dog and baby interaction wasn’t supervised? Don't get me wrong, I am certainly not trying to point finger here. I am just saying as dog owners (or being own by dog in my case), we have the responsibility to make sure that the dog is well socialized and is safe for kids to be around him/her. We need to keep in mind that adding a new born is hard on the dog emotionally and we need to keep an eye on things at all time. Otherwise, they should be separated until someone can watch them. Dog and kids can not be left alone unless the dog has been proven trustworthy. They need to earn the right to be around kids or puppies. A friend of my added a German Shepard puppy to her family a few years back. At the time her boy was in kindergarten and her girl was a still a baby. She can not be happier with the dog 'cause he is always guarding the kids. When they are out playing, the dog actually run the kids up should they wonder too far (in his eyes) away from the family. They supervised the dog-kids interaction for a long times of course. And they make sure the kid knows how to be around a dog. Even with my 4 lbs Yorkie, I train her not to bit no matter what. I make sure she won't react if you drag her by the tail, grab her ears, pock her body, take stuff out of her mouth. You know, just in case (not all kids are gentle with her). Puppy and kid are a lot alike. They don't know much of anything until we take the time to educate them. So we must. It's our job as their parents. Though something it’s uncontrollable, too many tragedies happened when it could have been prevented and that's just sad. Anyway, I do think Yorkies and Huskies puppies can live together peacefully and they would have fun too - given they are trained to be gentle (with both dogs and people). Huskies are not aggressive dogs - they just hunt. So does Yorkies. Terrier hunts too. Yorkies use to be vermin hunters, remember? That doesn't means they will look at each other as prey especially when they are family members. Again, supervision and training are the keys. I am sure you would take all the precaution to make sure your baby is safe. If you and your roommate shall decide to get a Huskie, it would help if you can take your baby along to pick out the puppy. Who knows? They might make friends with each other right on the spot.

12-26-2005, 04:05 PM	#14
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	These are two young people who will be living in an apartment. How can the pups be separated in an apartment environment when both people are gone? __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel