Yorkies and Huskys

[DBlain]

Originally Posted by Rainbows

Huskies are running dogs, don't get one unless you plan on taking it for a ton of walks and it has a lot of room to run in. They also bark like crazy, too many people get them for their looks without knowing that they are high energy and need someone who is physically fit to take them outdoors often. They get neurotic and very stressed if you dont. They are best kept in packs of other huskys, they play rough and have teeth like a wolf the yorkie would probably end up in bad shape.

that was the situation with the husky that killed my Reggie, the wife grew up with Huskies but they lived in Northern MI on a big piece of property. Now she lived in a neighborhood with small yards. Her kids kept her to busy to properly interact with the Husky, as an adult she found out how much they shed and did not like all that hair in the house, plus the Husky was not happy in the house. So they built a dog run in the backyard, some dog run, it was not very big yet they expected the dog to spend the majority of her time in it. Well the dog's main mission in life became about digging out of the pen, over and over again. They spent more time trying to secure the pen then time exercising the dog.

So having a false sense of security about living on a dead end cul de sac, I used take Reggie out on the front lawn to potty. (no leash) Well unfortunately for me, we walked out shortly after Simba got out of her pen and wound up in our cul de sac. Reggie was a feisty yorkie ready to take on dogs twice his size so he ran toward the Husky as she ran toward him and after just a few shakes on Reggie's neck I was rushing my first dog, the one that shared my bed and I loved with all my heart dripping in blood to the vet. I will never forgot those blue eyes looking up at me as I was kicking her to get her to drop Reggie. It was almost like she was confused on what she did wrong. Unlike a Pit that might turn on me, this dog had no desire to even a growl at me. Having walked the neighborhood on a regular basis I was surprised to find out this dog belonged to people so close by, I knew the owners and their kids yet never even knew they had this dog, because she was never walked. I also found out that they often found small dead animals in the husky's pen so I am assuming that she thought Reggie was something along the lines of a squirrel.

I am glad that you seem to have come to the conclusion that the Husky for many reasons would not be the right dog to add to your family.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by DBlain

that was the situation with the husky that killed my Reggie, the wife grew up with Huskies but they lived in Northern MI on a big piece of property. Now she lived in a neighborhood with small yards. Her kids kept her to busy to properly interact with the Husky, as an adult she found out how much they shed and did not like all that hair in the house, plus the Husky was not happy in the house. So they built a dog run in the backyard, some dog run, it was not very big yet they expected the dog to spend the majority of her time in it. Well the dog's main mission in life became about digging out of the pen, over and over again. They spent more time trying to secure the pen then time exercising the dog.

So having a false sense of security about living on a dead end cul de sac, I used take Reggie out on the front lawn to potty. (no leash) Well unfortunately for me, we walked out shortly after Simba got out of her pen and wound up in our cul de sac. Reggie was a feisty yorkie ready to take on dogs twice his size so he ran toward the Husky as she ran toward him and after just a few shakes on Reggie's neck I was rushing my first dog, the one that shared my bed and I loved with all my heart dripping in blood to the vet. I will never forgot those blue eyes looking up at me as I was kicking her to get her to drop Reggie. It was almost like she was confused on what she did wrong. Unlike a Pit that might turn on me, this dog had no desire to even a growl at me. Having walked the neighborhood on a regular basis I was surprised to find out this dog belonged to people so close by, I knew the owners and their kids yet never even knew they had this dog, because she was never walked. I also found out that they often found small dead animals in the husky's pen so I am assuming that she thought Reggie was something along the lines of a squirrel.

I am glad that you seem to have come to the conclusion that the Husky for many reasons would not be the right dog to add to your family.

Donna, I missed your first post. I am sorry you suffered losing Reggie in such a tragic way.

[Ellex]

Ashton goes on long walks daily because I love being outdoors, my husband and I also take him hiking on our free time as a family activity and I take him to the beach weekly, we also live in a house with a fenced in backyard with enough room to play, so I know what kind of dog I would have gotten into and as for the barking, I love the fact that they howl. I just think their looks are a plus. I'll have to keep looking at other breeds because after what everyone has said, I don't feel comfortable and just thinking about it is stressing me out. Thank you so much ladies! And please let me know if your little ones has a big brother or sister && what kind of breed they are.

[bailie]

Originally Posted by Ellex

I little while after i posted this i looked up to see if everyone else had already asked this question, and i saw this one post about someones roommate wanting to get a Husky the responses were very mixed but a lot of people had posted stories about Huskys hurting others creatures and a
I'm also looking at Labs and German Shepherds. Maybe i'll just get a bird :P lol.

Hi , I have a German shep, he has just turned 1yrs old and 3 yorkies . He is very close to them all, he tries to round them up lol, but I've always to watch them when they play as Frazer thinks he is as small as they are Good luck on what ever breed u choose.

[Ellex]

Originally Posted by DBlain

that was the situation with the husky that killed my Reggie, the wife grew up with Huskies but they lived in Northern MI on a big piece of property. Now she lived in a neighborhood with small yards. Her kids kept her to busy to properly interact with the Husky, as an adult she found out how much they shed and did not like all that hair in the house, plus the Husky was not happy in the house. So they built a dog run in the backyard, some dog run, it was not very big yet they expected the dog to spend the majority of her time in it. Well the dog's main mission in life became about digging out of the pen, over and over again. They spent more time trying to secure the pen then time exercising the dog.

So having a false sense of security about living on a dead end cul de sac, I used take Reggie out on the front lawn to potty. (no leash) Well unfortunately for me, we walked out shortly after Simba got out of her pen and wound up in our cul de sac. Reggie was a feisty yorkie ready to take on dogs twice his size so he ran toward the Husky as she ran toward him and after just a few shakes on Reggie's neck I was rushing my first dog, the one that shared my bed and I loved with all my heart dripping in blood to the vet. I will never forgot those blue eyes looking up at me as I was kicking her to get her to drop Reggie. It was almost like she was confused on what she did wrong. Unlike a Pit that might turn on me, this dog had no desire to even a growl at me. Having walked the neighborhood on a regular basis I was surprised to find out this dog belonged to people so close by, I knew the owners and their kids yet never even knew they had this dog, because she was never walked. I also found out that they often found small dead animals in the husky's pen so I am assuming that she thought Reggie was something along the lines of a squirrel.

I am glad that you seem to have come to the conclusion that the Husky for many reasons would not be the right dog to add to your family.

I am so sorry this happened to you. I can't begin to fathom what that must have felt like. I cry at the smallest yelp ashton makes for whatever reason. I know huskys need a lot at attention and the fact that you didn't even know they had a dog shows that they weren't giving him or her what they needed and everything I've read does say that outside of what they consider their pack, is just prey. I wish your story had a better ending but after reading that, I'd never bring in a husky in Ashton's life time. I thank you for sharing and again, I am so sorry to hear that happened to your baby

[Ellex]

Originally Posted by bailie

Hi , I have a German shep, he has just turned 1yrs old and 3 yorkies . He is very close to them all, he tries to round them up lol, but I've always to watch them when they play as Frazer thinks he is as small as they are Good luck on what ever breed u choose.

I've seen YouTube videos of GS playing with yorkies and they seem great. I actually started talking to someone who just had a litter and the parents and puppies were all raised with her three small boys hand feeding them, with cats, and with bunnies, she said the mom grooms her sons bunnies which is super cute. The only problem is she's not a breeder. I found her on craigslist. The mom has papers but the dad doesn't. Any advice? Should I just find an actual breeder?

[bailie]

Originally Posted by Ellex

I've seen YouTube videos of GS playing with yorkies and they seem great. I actually started talking to someone who just had a litter and the parents and puppies were all raised with her three small boys hand feeding them, with cats, and with bunnies, she said the mom grooms her sons bunnies which is super cute. The only problem is she's not a breeder. I found her on craigslist. The mom has papers but the dad doesn't. Any advice? Should I just find an actual breeder?

Yes a good breeder, as these dogs do suffer with lots of illness , and wud advise u on insurance to , my lot are brilliant together

[Ellex]

Originally Posted by Ellex

I am so sorry this happened to you. I can't begin to fathom what that must have felt like. I cry at the smallest yelp ashton makes for whatever reason. I know huskys need a lot at attention and the fact that you didn't even know they had a dog shows that they weren't giving him or her what they needed and everything I've read does say that outside of what they consider their pack, is just prey. I wish your story had a better ending but after reading that, I'd never bring in a husky in Ashton's life time. I thank you for sharing and again, I am so sorry to hear that happened to your baby

One more question, when they have to be left home alone, do they all stay out together or do you put them in a creat? My biggest fear is leaving him out alone, and coming home to a dead Yorkie :/ I assume that once I have the other dog and she's trained, I'd feel more comfortable but until then, my mind worries.

[Teegy]

Husky's at the dog park have never been nice to my dogs, so I vote nay on that one. I had to step in and put the owner and the dogs in check

[bailie]

Your better goin on to a gsd forum that covers your country and you will learn who is good breeders and who to stay away from also you will learn a lot about the breed , good luck

[Ellex]

Originally Posted by bailie

Your better goin on to a gsd forum that covers your country and you will learn who is good breeders and who to stay away from also you will learn a lot about the breed , good luck

I'll do that! Thank you do much.

P.s- what insurances do you have for them? Or would I find that on the other forum as well?

[Ellex]

Originally Posted by Teegy

Husky's at the dog park have never been nice to my dogs, so I vote nay on that one. I had to step in and put the owner and the dogs in check

Go girl! I would have done the same.

[bailie]

Originally Posted by Ellex

I'll do that! Thank you do much.

P.s- what insurances do you have for them? Or would I find that on the other forum as well?

I'm with pet plan, I've crate trained Frazer , he hated it at the start but now he love his crate, I don't close the door on it no more he has the full run of the house now, but when I go out I put the 2 tiny yorkies in my bedroom as I worry incase Frazer sits on them , he likes to jump on the settee and snuggle too, but my big yorkie has the run of the house with Frazer as gino is a BIG TEAPOT yorkie lol and he is the boss as yorkies are lol

[BlueBelle]

Originally Posted by Britster

Honestly, no. I wouldn't be comfortable with a Husky personally. I have met some that are obviously fine with other dogs, but it wouldn't be something I'd seek out. They do have a predatory instinct and a way about them that makes me nervous. I am pretty knowledgeable about dog behavior and body language and whenever I've watched dogs at the dog park.... Huskies and Pit Bulls make me the most nervous (as far as other DOGS go, not humans).

Besides simply prey drive (which a lot of dogs have, even yorkies)... Huskies are known for 'Predatory Drift'... Predatory Drift is a sudden, and drastic change in a dog's demeanor that is characterized by behaviors associated with hunting small prey. The term is most often used to describe a medium to large dog who has suddenly and uncharacteristically targeted a smaller dog as prey (dinner). Predatory Drift is NOT Aggression, but it can mean injury or death for small dogs. And it happens SO fast!

Predatory Drift happens when the larger dog's instinct to hunt are triggered.
These instincts can be triggered when play escalates or gets too much like the real thing (an out of control chase game). It can happen when a small dog gets scared or injured and squeals or wriggles in a way that makes them look like prey.

I think large dogs and small dogs can live fine together with the right owners and the right dogs. But A Husky wouldn't be a breed I'd "choose" to live with a small dog. I dogsat one, and I used to always bring Jackson w/ me, and this was the one dog I would not allow to be loose with Jackson (who is good with other dogs, and 17lbs, so not 'tiny'). I never trusted the Husky's demeanor towards him, even though they walked fine on leash together. And I've dogsat for Labs, Rotties, etc...

Off topic but what a beautiful picture of Jackson in you avatar.!

[Britster]

If you want a bigger, maybe more 'guard dog' type... take a look into English Mastiff, Dogue De Bordadeux or Great Dane, maybe. "Gentle giants". As puppies, they do need to become aware of their size. But most Mastiff-type dogs I know are great with small dogs, and they don't require a ton of exercise like some breeds.

German Shepherds are iffy, in my experience. Again, lots of BYBs and GSDs with shaky temperaments. They can be wonderful with dogs they live with, but often have reactivity with other dogs. Jackson is a big Yorkie and he's not a fan of most GSD's play styles. GSD's are also a lot of work, they really thrive on training and need quite a bit of exercise.