dutch shepherd new puppy
 

since we spayed her a couple days ago we were thinking of a new puppy preferably dutch shepherd because I use to have them and they are sweet any ideas how to introduce them? we will go with my yorkie to see which one she likes :) p.s its in a couple of weeks

Your girl who was lethargic, losing weight, not drinking water, pale gums and eyes on April 15 was spayed in the last couple of days? How is she doing? I hope this is a good sign that she recovered quickly.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...p-pleaase.html

If your parents did not want to bring her to the vet, I have to question why/how you would bring another dog into your life.

I'm sorry, I missed your update on the other thread. I see you were able to get her to the vet for antibiotics. Happy to hear she is doing well.

Regarding a second dog, keep in mind the responsibility and cost of vet care and food.

How many dogs do you have now? If your parents where unwilling to want to take a sick dog to the vet what makes you think getting another is a good idea?

they did but they didn't know the whole story and what was happening ith her the doc. said shes really in good condition and we were thinking of getting another dog she is the only dog that I have

In addition to the added responsibility and cost of a second dog, also consider that the Dutch Shepherd has a high prey drive. This can be a dangerous combination with a little furry Yorkie, and will require advanced training and a lot of supervision.

Perhaps you should wait until your Yorkie gets over her fear of dogs. If she is afraid of dogs in a dog park how threatened will she feel when there is a large dog in her home. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/4404027-post1.html I really think it would be wise and wait until things are more stabilized with your Yorkie. As Kristen stated the Dutch Shepard has a high prey drive and you state your Yorkie's attitude caused other dogs at the park to react aggressively.

I think at the very least I would wait until the yorkie is fully grown, so maybe you have some chance to teach the bigger dog to play nice while before it gets massively bigger than the yorkie. I couldn't handle having a dog that much larger than Yumi, especially one with high prey drive. I would be a nervous wreck, and the poor puppy would be completely traumatized by me.

As you now know, puppies are a LOT of work. What worries me was/is your parents' firm hesitation to take your yorkie to the vet, from your other thread. Are you sure they are willing and able to provide the needed care for yet another dog? Puppies are EXPENSIVE, especially when things go wrong.

I have not read your other threads, but imo, getting a new puppy with a current dog that is not well-trained is well quite frankly risky/dangerous for all involved.

First new puppies of any breed require/need a lot of attention, a lot of training, do you have the time to do this, as well as to train your current dog?

Second do you have a plan in place to safely keep one from the other. At all times? Is your current dog crate and or Xpenned trained?

Is your whole family willing to crate and rotate as necessary to keep each dog safe from the other?

When your little Yorkie is out with the puppy 100% of the time their interactions need to be supervised by you, and you need to be ready at a moments notice to step in or intervene.

Now the question is; are you prepared to do this for the lifetime of both dogs?? Why do I ask this you say? Because what happens if this new puppy actually has a high prey drive that you are un-successful in teaching this new pup that your Yorkie is not and will never be prey to them? Are you prepared to exercise separately for their lifetimes, crate at least one of them at night, or keep them separate from each other at night?

I have one new BRT puppy that is tracking to a high prey drive as well as a working drive. She is constantly monitored and corrected from playing with Razzle, for at this point in time there is no safe way she can play with him. No safe way for my Yorkie. She and Razzle are both crated overnight and our senior male is allowed free roam.

This is an example of the commitment you should be prepared to make when bringing in another dog particularly a large breed dog with a known high prey drive into your home and heart.

This does not address the additional financial costs involved but there are many.

I found this site about the Dutch Shepherd. I really don't think they would be my choice for a companion for my Yorkies. Also they need lots of exercise both mental and physical.

Dutch Shepherd Information and Pictures, Dutch Shepherds

I have a question. Why do you want another dog right now? I would work with your little one first. You said that you were having a problem with your sweet pup when you took her to a dog park. I would work with her first to get her used to other dogs. You may put her into a situation at either she might get hurt or killed.

Then when you start looking for a new pup talk to reputable breeders of the type of dog. Make sure you are talking to reputable ones. They will really give you their opinion.

I hope you take the opinions of the ladies here and put your girl first. She sounds like she has had a rough time with things. And I think she needs just you right now to train her and get her to a point were she will accept other dogs

we discussed it and I mentioned things that might be risky and they said that a smaller dog like another yorkie so she can play and get more socialized before we get into any big dogs

My husband has a German Shepard that just loves little baby balls of fur. He mothered three kittens who suckled on his fur and slept close to him every night so of course bringing a little baby Yorkie into the family, I knew, would be easy. He's doing great with our new little one and if anything he's made the transition more comfortable for our new addition. Darla misses her litter mates and mommy so she was quick to cuddle up with out German Shepard, Buckwheat. More than anything it depends on the temperament of the dog not the size of the dog as to if they'll be aggressive or not. I have been around dogs my entire life but this is my first Yorkie. That said, I do however agree with all the other gals that the timing just isn't right for a new puppy. That's not to say that later on you can't get a new puppy but give it time. All good things come to those who wait.

I am glad to hear you have decided to wait. I would research long and hard before adding a large breed dog with a Yorkie. Also your little one needs your undivided attention for a time until it aquires the social skills it will need to interact with other pets.