Need another dog for my yorkie. Need help Picking out which breed. - YorkieTalk.com Forums

LiL_Teddy · 10-14-2007, 06:29 PM

I have a 4 month old yorkie male and i want to get another puppy. I want a bigger dog. Kinda like a protector or something. plus i like big dogs. I think my yorkie teddy might be a big one though. he is 4 months old and a little over 6 1/2 pounds. These are the puppy breeds im thinking about buying in the next week or so.

Blue Pitbull
Rottweiler
English Bulldog

around 8 weeks old for either one.

also would it be better to get a boy or a girl?

Isabel · 10-14-2007, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LiL_Teddy

I have a 4 month old yorkie male and i want to get another puppy. I want a bigger dog. Kinda like a protector or something. plus i like big dogs. I think my yorkie teddy might be a big one though. he is 4 months old and a little over 6 1/2 pounds. These are the puppy breeds im thinking about buying in the next week or so.

Blue Pitbull
Rottweiler
English Bulldog

around 8 weeks old for either one.

also would it be better to get a boy or a girl?

I vote english bulldog... the other breeds are too much of a guard dog for me... and too strong and big for me to handle feeling secure...

hha · 10-14-2007, 07:01 PM

We have 3 inside dogs and 2 outside dogs(ones ours and ones our sons), Golden retrievers are great with other dogs and kids, and so is our shepherd..as long as they come as a puppy to you now, you should be okay..

Gracie2006 · 10-14-2007, 07:01 PM

I would opt for the bull dog. I would fear the other two might be too aggressive for your little Yorkie.

hha · 10-14-2007, 07:02 PM

and as far as male or female? Well, is your little guy going to be neutered? if not, I would get a female, if he is neutered or going to be, then you could get a male..I would never own two unneutered males.

Anna Banana · 10-14-2007, 07:08 PM

How about you just do some research on different breeds of dogs that might go well with your family. I think that getting a large-breed, potentially aggressive dog within the next week without thinking it through, could end badly...

I love all three of those breeds, but I would never let my Wobie near them, especially unsupervised.

sweetr72 · 10-14-2007, 07:14 PM

My vote is for a Rotti..they are awesome dogs!!

Dawn

love_me_cody · 10-14-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetr72

My vote is for a Rotti..they are awesome dogs!!

Dawn

same here!!!

dcapper · 10-14-2007, 07:39 PM

What about a Schnauzer or a Border Collie. Those Collies are amazing. I don't think I'd trust a Rotti or a Pitbull around a Yorkie. My Yorkie was torn apart by a boxer.

MyFairLacy · 10-14-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hha

and as far as male or female? Well, is your little guy going to be neutered? if not, I would get a female, if he is neutered or going to be, then you could get a male..I would never own two unneutered males.

Just want to add that if he to be unneutered and you get a female, be sure to get her spayed..

crystalsmom · 10-14-2007, 07:47 PM

It depends on your lifestyle. If you like to jog or even walk alot the English Bull Dog would not be for you.

The breeds you mentioned will take alot of training to control and it is better to buy a security system for protection if you are not aware of what a large dog like at least two of these involve.

There is a good book "Good Dog, Bad Dog" that tells the good points of each breed and the bad and believe me they all have them. This might help you make your decision. Good Luck

oopsmyhalofello · 10-14-2007, 07:50 PM

I think as long as you research your breed and make an educated decision on what is right for your family and lifestyle then you would be ok with just about any type of breed. We have 2 labs, 1 tiny boston terrier and my yorkie.

A Boston terrier is a great "tough" looking dog and a great mix with a yorkie

yorkiekist · 10-14-2007, 09:45 PM

Go for the English Bulldog!!! The other two are bad news for toy dogs and other people. I dont know how many times I have gotten calls that a German Shepherd, Rottie, Pit bull, or Jack Russle killed the family Toy breed and they want another one. The only thing you need to worry about an Englis Bulldog is it stepping on the Yorkie.

NewYorkieMom52 · 10-16-2007, 08:15 AM

I loved my rottie. She had a great temperment and demeanor. I sent her to Old Towne School for Dogs to be trained when she was about 11 weeks old and from there she was just great! Alot of people fear Rotties because of their size but I think dogs are like children, it's about how parents raise them. Rotties are highly trainable dogs, that is why police, border patrol and security use them alot. They love to work. Ever since ours was trained we would walk her and use all the commands she learned so she felt like she was working. haha!

The only con to owning a Rottie is the teething stage can be very destructive to your house and furniture.

As far as having a big dog and a yorkie. I would suggest that you just let the yorkie have its time to establish her comfort and rank in the house. A good year and then introduce a rottie as a puppy. Because the rottie will be on the yorkies territory and not vice versa. So the yorkie will be the alpha dog.

mtzisgodmother · 10-16-2007, 08:59 AM

they are really smart...very affectionate...and EASY to train......

10-14-2007, 06:29 PM	#1
LiL_Teddy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 4	Need another dog for my yorkie. Need help Picking out which breed. I have a 4 month old yorkie male and i want to get another puppy. I want a bigger dog. Kinda like a protector or something. plus i like big dogs. I think my yorkie teddy might be a big one though. he is 4 months old and a little over 6 1/2 pounds. These are the puppy breeds im thinking about buying in the next week or so. Blue Pitbull Rottweiler English Bulldog around 8 weeks old for either one. also would it be better to get a boy or a girl? Last edited by LiL_Teddy; 10-14-2007 at 06:33 PM.

10-14-2007, 07:01 PM	#4
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	I would opt for the bull dog. I would fear the other two might be too aggressive for your little Yorkie. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

10-14-2007, 07:08 PM	#6
Anna Banana YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,025	How about you just do some research on different breeds of dogs that might go well with your family. I think that getting a large-breed, potentially aggressive dog within the next week without thinking it through, could end badly... I love all three of those breeds, but I would never let my Wobie near them, especially unsupervised. __________________ Anna and Wobie

10-14-2007, 07:47 PM	#11
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	It depends on your lifestyle. If you like to jog or even walk alot the English Bull Dog would not be for you. The breeds you mentioned will take alot of training to control and it is better to buy a security system for protection if you are not aware of what a large dog like at least two of these involve. There is a good book "Good Dog, Bad Dog" that tells the good points of each breed and the bad and believe me they all have them. This might help you make your decision. Good Luck __________________

10-14-2007, 07:50 PM	#12
oopsmyhalofello Just Pawz Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Liverpool, NY Posts: 1,827	I think as long as you research your breed and make an educated decision on what is right for your family and lifestyle then you would be ok with just about any type of breed. We have 2 labs, 1 tiny boston terrier and my yorkie. A Boston terrier is a great "tough" looking dog and a great mix with a yorkie __________________

10-14-2007, 07:01 PM	#3
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	We have 3 inside dogs and 2 outside dogs(ones ours and ones our sons), Golden retrievers are great with other dogs and kids, and so is our shepherd..as long as they come as a puppy to you now, you should be okay..

10-14-2007, 07:02 PM	#5
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	and as far as male or female? Well, is your little guy going to be neutered? if not, I would get a female, if he is neutered or going to be, then you could get a male..I would never own two unneutered males.

10-14-2007, 07:14 PM	#7
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	My vote is for a Rotti..they are awesome dogs!! Dawn

10-14-2007, 07:39 PM	#9
dcapper Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 372	What about a Schnauzer or a Border Collie. Those Collies are amazing. I don't think I'd trust a Rotti or a Pitbull around a Yorkie. My Yorkie was torn apart by a boxer.

10-14-2007, 09:45 PM	#13
yorkiekist YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HOT, HOT, HOT AZ Posts: 3,150	Go for the English Bulldog!!! The other two are bad news for toy dogs and other people. I dont know how many times I have gotten calls that a German Shepherd, Rottie, Pit bull, or Jack Russle killed the family Toy breed and they want another one. The only thing you need to worry about an Englis Bulldog is it stepping on the Yorkie.

10-16-2007, 08:15 AM	#14
NewYorkieMom52 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 201 Blog Entries: 1	Rottnluv I loved my rottie. She had a great temperment and demeanor. I sent her to Old Towne School for Dogs to be trained when she was about 11 weeks old and from there she was just great! Alot of people fear Rotties because of their size but I think dogs are like children, it's about how parents raise them. Rotties are highly trainable dogs, that is why police, border patrol and security use them alot. They love to work. Ever since ours was trained we would walk her and use all the commands she learned so she felt like she was working. haha! The only con to owning a Rottie is the teething stage can be very destructive to your house and furniture. As far as having a big dog and a yorkie. I would suggest that you just let the yorkie have its time to establish her comfort and rank in the house. A good year and then introduce a rottie as a puppy. Because the rottie will be on the yorkies territory and not vice versa. So the yorkie will be the alpha dog.

10-16-2007, 08:59 AM	#15
mtzisgodmother Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: eastern shore Posts: 333	boston terrier!! they are really smart...very affectionate...and EASY to train......