English Bulldog vs.Yorkshire Terrier - YorkieTalk.com Forums

ColesMommy01 · 08-03-2013, 03:12 PM

So I'll be bringing my new furbaby home in a little over a week... 11 days to be exact...I have OCD lol. My question is: What to do with my bulldog? She's not food/dog/toy aggressive. She only has her hackles raised when my son is being put on punishment/scolded because she feels he is HER baby lol. She's a very sweet dog who just happens to think she weighs 5 lbs instead of 50

(she doesn't like when we talk about her weight hehehe). So far my bulldog has had free access to our home until the past 2 weeks I sectioned off our kitchen so she could get used to the Idea of not being able to go in(this is where the puppies x pen, bed,food,toys and crate are located). But she is still a BIG STURDY dog and does not know her own strength. My neighbors dog is pretty small and kept getting in our yard a few months ago and she would play with their puppy, let her eat/drink out of her bowls, and whine when we put the puppy in a crate til our neighbors came by to pick her up. At that time their pup had to be 4lbs or less. I know I have to supervise them regardless...but is there anyone who has a larger dog then brought home a smaller have any pointers? I could let one of my friends on base keep her for few days until the puppy is adjusted...would that work? I've only boarded her once when we were visiting my in-laws who are anti animals in home and I dont think she liked the experience(she knocked me over trying to get to me when picking her up). I really don't want to "kick my dog out" even if it's just for a day or two. Any advice will be appreciated

Sandysbabies · 08-03-2013, 05:10 PM

I have a mini schnauzer (Lexie) and 3 yorkies. Lexie is use to smaller dogs but we still have to be careful with her because when she gets to playing she can just step on them and hurt them. Mine are so use to her by now though, they learn to stay out of her way. I would just introduce your new baby real slow and watch them real close. Some of these larger dogs are not mean, just don't know their strength. They could really hurt a little one. Good luck.

tcrockett · 08-03-2013, 05:13 PM

I have both an English bulldog and a yorkie. The bulldog came first. From day 1 the bulldog has treated the yorkie as if he were her baby. I hope your transition goes well

Sadie_Mae · 08-03-2013, 08:23 PM

I am sure it will go better than you expect. I have a black lab mix dog and my Yorkie who we have had for 2 weeks. Sadie thinks she is 50 pounds just like Diogie but Diogie just let's her do what ever she wants to do to include chewing on her tail. I was pretty nervous as Diogie is 8 years old and has primarily been an only pet. It's gone so much better than I could have imagined.

CouversMom · 08-03-2013, 09:05 PM

My sister has a bulldog, and she does pretty well with my two. She is very interested in them, so I am always there to supervise. I wouldn't send your bulldog away, I would just be super cautious with the two of them and get them used to each other. Keep your yorkie in the kitchen when you can't watch them.

Good luck! Oh, and congratulations!!

08-03-2013, 03:12 PM	#1
ColesMommy01 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: where there's no good sushi Posts: 1,423 Blog Entries: 1	English Bulldog vs.Yorkshire Terrier So I'll be bringing my new furbaby home in a little over a week... 11 days to be exact...I have OCD lol. My question is: What to do with my bulldog? She's not food/dog/toy aggressive. She only has her hackles raised when my son is being put on punishment/scolded because she feels he is HER baby lol. She's a very sweet dog who just happens to think she weighs 5 lbs instead of 50 (she doesn't like when we talk about her weight hehehe). So far my bulldog has had free access to our home until the past 2 weeks I sectioned off our kitchen so she could get used to the Idea of not being able to go in(this is where the puppies x pen, bed,food,toys and crate are located). But she is still a BIG STURDY dog and does not know her own strength. My neighbors dog is pretty small and kept getting in our yard a few months ago and she would play with their puppy, let her eat/drink out of her bowls, and whine when we put the puppy in a crate til our neighbors came by to pick her up. At that time their pup had to be 4lbs or less. I know I have to supervise them regardless...but is there anyone who has a larger dog then brought home a smaller have any pointers? I could let one of my friends on base keep her for few days until the puppy is adjusted...would that work? I've only boarded her once when we were visiting my in-laws who are anti animals in home and I dont think she liked the experience(she knocked me over trying to get to me when picking her up). I really don't want to "kick my dog out" even if it's just for a day or two. Any advice will be appreciated Attached Thumbnails

08-03-2013, 09:05 PM	#5
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	My sister has a bulldog, and she does pretty well with my two. She is very interested in them, so I am always there to supervise. I wouldn't send your bulldog away, I would just be super cautious with the two of them and get them used to each other. Keep your yorkie in the kitchen when you can't watch them. Good luck! Oh, and congratulations!! __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

08-03-2013, 05:10 PM	#2
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	I have a mini schnauzer (Lexie) and 3 yorkies. Lexie is use to smaller dogs but we still have to be careful with her because when she gets to playing she can just step on them and hurt them. Mine are so use to her by now though, they learn to stay out of her way. I would just introduce your new baby real slow and watch them real close. Some of these larger dogs are not mean, just don't know their strength. They could really hurt a little one. Good luck.

08-03-2013, 05:13 PM	#3
tcrockett YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Toano Posts: 1	I have both an English bulldog and a yorkie. The bulldog came first. From day 1 the bulldog has treated the yorkie as if he were her baby. I hope your transition goes well

08-03-2013, 08:23 PM	#4
Sadie_Mae Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fort Riley, KS Posts: 38	I am sure it will go better than you expect. I have a black lab mix dog and my Yorkie who we have had for 2 weeks. Sadie thinks she is 50 pounds just like Diogie but Diogie just let's her do what ever she wants to do to include chewing on her tail. I was pretty nervous as Diogie is 8 years old and has primarily been an only pet. It's gone so much better than I could have imagined.